VANCOUVER WHITECAPS & MLS NEWS
“Football will overcome” challenges in Vancouver Whitecaps’ squad of united nations – AFTN
If things prove challenging in the upcoming Major League Soccer season, Vancouver Whitecaps are ready to make a play for any new League of Nations that may be set up in the current political climate.
Vancouver And Dos Santos Embark On A Complete Rebuild – Flo FC
The sheer volume of their tear-down moves is staggering: They declined the options of eight players, let four out-of-contract or loan players walk, traded four to other MLS teams, mutually agreed to part ways with two, loaned Anthony Blondell to Chile and transferred a certain teenage prodigy to Bayern Munich. New manager Marc Dos Santos walked into British Columbia, saw a mess of chemistry issues and regressive soccer and decided to nuke everything.
New-look Whitecaps slowly adapting to fresh identity under new coach – Edmonton Journal
A team that once relied on counterattacks and long balls is now looking to smother its opponents on offence and defence, but there’s a long learning road ahead for the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Whitecaps trade Vancouver snow for California sun with latest training trip – CTV
Russell Teibert can’t wait to get back to training with his Vancouver Whitecaps teammates — even if the field is covered with snow.
LA Galaxy preseason match vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC canceled due to inclement weather – LA Galaxy
The LA Galaxy announced today that the club’s preseason exhibition match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 16 at Orange County Great Park has been canceled due to inclement weather that has made the field unplayable.
Don Garber to stay MLS commissioner through 2023 – NBC Sports
The man who’s overseen Major League Soccer’s dramatic growth in revenue will stay in the job a while longer.
FC Dallas signs Edwin Cerrillo as its 24th Homegrown Player – Sportsday
FC Dallas has announced Edwin Cerrillo as the 24th Homegrown Player in team history. The 18-year-old had been linked with a professional contract for some time and has impressed through the preseason.
Concacaf Champions League to be streamed live on Yahoo Sports platforms – MLS
Games will be available for viewing on the Yahoo Sports app on iOS and Google Play, as well as at YahooSports.com. Verizon holds exclusive English language rights to distribute multiple Concacaf tournaments in the United States, as well as rights to distribute on digital and mobile devices in Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Toronto FC GM Ali Curtis: ‘We’re close’ to adding new players – Sportsnet
Ali Curtis has a lot on his plate these days. Curtis, a 40-year-old native of Philadelphia, has hit the ground running ever since being named Toronto FC general manager on Jan. 4.
Atlanta United: George Bello’s time to shine – MLS Multiplex
After impressing supporters in the 2018 season, George Bello’s time to shine is now as Atlanta United takes on a match-heavy 2019 season.
Worse Than Ever? Adidas 2019 MLS Authentic vs Replica Kits – Footy Headlines
The 2019 Major League Soccer season will kick off on March 2 2019. League-wide supplier Adidas released one new jersey for each club, including many awesome looking kits. If you are intending to buy the jersey of your favorite club or one you especially liked, you have to be aware that the jersey you wanted to buy will not look like the one worn by the players – the reason for that is that the authentic and replica MLS jerseys are very different.
Seattle Sounders become North America’s 1st carbon-neutral pro soccer team – MLS
The club announced on Thursday that their 2019 operations will make no net contribution to atmospheric carbon dioxide, thanks to a thorough review of every department in the organization, the help of a local sustainability consulting group and some ecologically-minded service projects. They’re the first pro soccer team in North America to do so.
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BC SOCCER NEWS
KEYSA Soccer registration in full swing for 2019 – Cranbrook Townsman
There may be snow on the ground, but the Kootenay East Youth Soccer Association (KEYSA) is gearing up for the 2019 season.
Kelowna v. Mexico soccer match a success – Kelowna Captial News
Soccer players from the Okanagan returned to Mexico for a week of sun, sand and old-timer soccer. This was the second time the men played in the 60-years and over category in Ixtapa and Zihuantanejo, Mexico.
Power Soccer in BC – SportAbility BC
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BC Soccer hosts its second Technical Director Diploma Course – BCSA
Registration is now open for the BC Soccer Technical Director Diploma held at the FORTIUS Sport & Health Complex in Burnaby February 22-23, 2019.
Pacific FC now accepting memberships for 2019 Canadian Premier League season – Pacific FC
Join Vancouver Island’s new CPL club! Become a Member of Pacific Football Club for first access seat selection and tickets.
PHOTOS: 2018 BC Provincial Cup Parade of Champions – BC Soccer Web
See the winners from the 2018 BC Provincial Cup.
Becoming a BC Soccer Referee – BCSA
Whether you are an experienced referee new to British Columbia or if you are new to the discipline of refereeing BC Soccer Assoc. has a clinic and a pathway for you. The minimum age to become a referee is 12 years old (small sided) and 14 years old (11-a-side). Please enjoy the short video showcasing some Referee programs that BC Soccer offers and continue below for more on how to become a referee in BC!
Free Physiotherapy Clinical Trial for Achilles Pain at UBC – UBC Centre for Hip Health & Mobility
Do you have Achilles pain? Interested in free Physiotherapy? If yes, join our clinical trial to look at the effectiveness of intramuscular stimulation (IMS), a form of acupuncture therapy, in treating Achilles tendon pain.
The BC Soccer Web Guide to Empire Field – BC Soccer Web
Empire Fields and Plateau Sports Park is the lofty and formal name given to Vancouver’s newest addition to the soccer scene. Yet, anyone who’s ever kicked or carried both kinds of footballs around these parts knows the place by heart.
Introducing BC Soccer Web Syndication – BC Soccer Web
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Send your Soccer News to BC Soccer Web! – BC Soccer Web
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CANADA SOCCER NEWS
Canadian youth international Luca Gasparotto joins York 9 FC – Sportsnet
York 9 FC has signed former Canadian youth international defender Luca Gasparotto.
Small-town dreams: York9 FC’s Morey Doner emerges from soccer wilderness – Canadian Premier League
York9 FC fullback Morey Doner has the kind of story that’s hard to come by in Canadian soccer. The 25-year-old grew up in Collingwood, Ont., a town of about 21,000 people nestled between the ski-hills of Blue Mountain and cold, deep waters of Georgian Bay.
Valour FC adds Croatian midfielder – Global
With their first training camp less than three weeks away, Winnipeg professional soccer club added some more international talent on Thursday.
Bradford City to make decision over signing of free agent defender – The 72
Bradford City are making a decision whether to sign Canadian free agent defender David Edgar, after impressing manager David Hopkin during training.
Foot Soldiers Ready for CPL Season and Renewing the Battle of Alberta – Last Word on Soccer
Last Word On Soccer had the chance to interview Sean Clarke from Foot Soldiers Supporter Group (Cavalry FC) about the upcoming season.
MetroStars Q&A: All your arena soccer questions answered – Waking the Red
The Mississauga MetroStars are now at the halfway point of their inaugural Major Arena Soccer League season, so I decided to host a Mississauga MetroStars/ arena soccer Q and A on Twitter.
USL & LOWER DIVISION NEWS
In possible long-shot bid, Indy Eleven owner takes soccer stadium idea to Indiana lawmakers – Indy Star
The Indy Eleven asked lawmakers Thursday to fund a $150 million, 22,000-seat soccer stadium, but the proposal could be a long shot at this point.
SPEEDY, SEASONED MLS STRIKER SIGNS WITH INDEPENDENCE – Charlotte Independence
The Charlotte Independence professional soccer team announced the club has signed veteran striker Dominic Oduro, pending league and federation approval. In his 16-year MLS career, the Ghanaian international has scored 63 goals, added 32 assists and appeared in 346 regular-season matches.
LA Galaxy II sign defender Michael Gallagher – LA GAlaxy
LA Galaxy II have signed defender Michael Gallagher to a USL contract, pending league and federation approval, the club announced today. Gallagher, 24, joins Los Dos after two seasons with Real Monarchs SLC.
USL Championship Goalkeepers to Watch in 2019 – USL
Here are 10 goalkeepers that are going to be looking for big seasons in the upcoming USL Championship campaign, with experienced, award-winning veterans joined by two young standouts that should command attention this year.
NWSL & WOMEN’S WORLD SOCCER NEWS
W-League grand final: Sydney FC aim to take game to Perth Glory – The Australian
Stop Sam Kerr and you stop Perth Glory. That has been the common thread leading up to the W-League grand final between Sydney FC and Perth Glory at Kogarah Oval today, but Ante Juric is not about to buy into it.
Westfield W-League 2019 Grand Final predictions: Duggan forecasts five-goal thriller – W-League
Who could possibly predict the outcome of the Westfield W-League 2019 Grand Final after a season of endless twists and turns?
Chelsea and Arsenal to face off in Women’s FA Cup fifth round – Evening Standard
Holders Chelsea face Arsenal in the fifth round of the Women’s FA Cup on Sunday, in a repeat of last year’s final.
The inspiration driving Australia’s young indigenous footballers – FIFA
Through the program’s scholarships, local children have the opportunity for a life-changing opportunity to pursue education and football opportunities in Sydney. Former Australia captain Craig Foster and Socceroos great Tim Cahill have been among those to actively lend their support.
Logarzo and Harrison join NWSL side Washington Spirit – FFA
Westfield Matildas Chloe Logarzo and Amy Harrison have joined National Women’s Soccer League outfit Washington Spirit, the club has confirmed.
Defining off-field success for each NWSL team in 2019 – The Equalizer
The National Women’s Soccer League offseason is slowly, mercifully nearing its conclusion. Believe it or not, preseason kicks off in less than three weeks.
Liz Angeles, more than just a player – FIFA
If four years ago you had told Lizbeth Angeles that she would end up making a living from football, she would undoubtedly have laughed at you. At that time, she was 24-years-old and there was not even a professional women’s league in Mexico.
WORLD SOCCER NEWS
European Soccer Weekend: What to watch in main competitions – National Post
Thanks to a five-game winning streak, Real Madrid has closed the gap on Barcelona from 10 to six points in recent weeks and the second-place side hosts struggling Girona on Sunday.
Europa League: Inter wins, Betis equalizes late, Benfica tops Galatasaray – NBC Sports
In the shadow of the start of Champions League knockout stage play, the Europa League has also begun the elimination stage of its competition, and it’s already provided plenty of fireworks.
FA Cup: Five fifth-round ties to look out for this weekend – BBC Sport
It’s FA Cup fifth-round weekend, with all eight ties played to a finish on the day after replays were abolished to ease fixture congestion.
‘CONDUCTOR’ TUCHEL TAKES PSG TO SAINT-ETIENNE – Ligue 1
Fresh from their Old Trafford exploits, Paris Saint-Germain face another big test on the road on Sunday night as they return to Ligue 1 Conforama action against AS Saint-Etienne at the Stade Geoffroy-Guichard.
UEFA investigates Ramos over possibly intentional booking – London Free Press
UEFA is investigating reported comments by Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos that he intentionally got a yellow card to provoke a favourable Champions League ban.
Declan Rice’s switch shows why dual nationalities should be respected – The Guardian
Many people believe it is about picking a country and sticking with it but when your heritage is dual it is tricky.
Chile join South American bid for 2030 World Cup hosting – Inside World Football
Chile are to join Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay in bidding to stage the 2030 World Cup in what, if successful, would be the first ever four-nation joint hosting.
Flamengo plays 1st match since academy fire that killed 10 – London Free Press
Nearly 30,000 fans, many with white balloons, banners and flags, attended the state championship match.
Trading places: Palermo sold again in prep for another big money investor – Inside World Football
Italian Serie B club Palermo has been sold for the second time in three months.
Sportswashing and the tangled web of Europe’s biggest clubs – The Guardian
The game is about glory, a wise man once said. For many years it has been about money, too. Right now an updated version of Danny Blanchflower’s famous quote would point out something else: that the game is also about politics and placement, about soft power, about presenting a face to the world. As the Champions League knockout stage kicks in, this element of Big Football is primed once again to take the main stage, the executive arm of a sport that has never looked so tangled.