Time goes by fast because the Vancouver Whitecaps will begin their season in less than two weeks. Wasn’t the game against Minnesota United yesterday? In the last few months, there have been some changes to the Whitecaps organization. Players such…
Vancouver Whitecaps striker Tosaint Ricketts announced has announced his retirement after a playing career that spanned 14 years and included clubs in eight different countries. “As I look back on my soccer career, I can’t help but feel a sense…
The Vancouver Whitecaps broke into Major League Soccer in 2011. March 19, 2011, was their first game. You probably remember that game and you probably were even in that game. It was a sunny day with clouds in the sky.…
Vancouver Whitecaps centre-back Florian Jungwirth has announced his retirement after a 15-year playing career spanning two continents. But his time with the Whitecaps is not over. The club has named Jungwirth to an assistant coaching position with the first team.…
Time for another edition of Avid Thoughts, where I ramble on about whatever is happening in the world of sports. Well, if you are a Vancouver Canucks fan, it hasn’t been great. It hasn’t been great for a long time…
The Vancouver Whitecaps now have a week and a half under their preseason belts. That training has brought players kept on from last season, new signings, MLS SuperDraft picks and invitees together not only to fight for a spot in…
Time for another edition of Avid Thoughts where I write a weekly (not really) column on the Vancouver Canucks, the NHL, the Vancouver Whitecaps, soccer and whatever else is happening in the world of sports. If you are new here,…
The 2023 MLS SuperDraft will be known as the one where clubs did not want their pick. Of the 29 picks in the first round, 16 were chosen by clubs that received their pick order by virtue of trade. The…
On Tuesday, Vancouver Whitecaps fans got a Christmas present. No, it wasn’t a new signing, those will come in January. The club announced their 2023 regular season schedule. Let’s break down the Whitecaps’ schedule. Starting at home It made sense the Whitecaps…
The Vancouver Whitecaps had some news on Monday afternoon. It was announced that the club did not exercise the options for several players. Those were goalkeeper Cody Cropper, defenders Florian Jungwirth, Marcus Godinho and Jake Nerwinski, midfielder Leonard Owusu and…