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Vancouver Rise announce Shannon Woeller as first player in club’s history
Vancouver Rise FC have their first player, Canadian international defender Shannon Woeller. Woeller, 34, was born in Vancouver and began her career with the Vancouver Whitecaps in the now-defunct USL W-League. After the Whitecaps women’s team ceased operations in 2012, Woeller went on to an extensive European career, playing in the United States, Norway, Iceland, […]
Vancouver Whitecaps owners initiate process to sell the club
The Vancouver Whitecaps are up for sale. That’s the official message that was released by the club today. The current ownership group—Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, Jeff Mallett and Steve Nash—said the decision was not taken lightly. They have retained the services of Goldman Sachs to ensure the sale and transition of ownership. In January 2024, […]
Canadian Soccer in 2024: A Year of Triumphs, Trials, and Transformation
Canadian Soccer had quite a year. There were ups, downs, and controversies—lots to be proud of and ashamed of. In a pivotal time for Canadian soccer, the game is still growing. In fact, progress is showing. According to the Canadian Youth Sports Report in 2023 via the CBC, soccer is the top choice of sport […]
Gauld on 2024 Whitecaps: Lessons, Sartini’s Exit, What’s Next
It’s safe to say Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Gauld had a solid 2024 season. The Scottish midfielder scored 17 goals and got 16 assists in 40 matches in all competitions. Those were career-high numbers for Gauld. He even managed to get his first senior call-ups in over a decade for the Scottish national team and […]