VANCOUVER WHITECAPS FC vs. COLORADO RAPIDS
MLS MATCHDAY #17
SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2019, 7:00 PM
BC PLACE, VANCOUVER, BC
TV: TSN 1 RADIO: TSN 1040 ONLINE: TSN DIRECT
DC United vs. New York City FC | 2019 US Open Cup Preview – MLS
One Eastern Conference team with three U.S. Open Cup titles in their trophy case will meet an Eastern Conference foe coming off their first-ever USOC win when D.C. United host New York City FC Wednesday night at Audi Field.
U.S. Open Cup: Goals a-plenty as Atlanta, Minnesota advance – NBC Sports
The first two quarterfinal berths in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup were earned Tuesday with 3-2 away wins.
Orlando City SC vs. New England Revolution | 2019 US Open Cup Preview – MLS
Orlando City SC will look to book a ticket into the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals for the third time overall and second in a row when they host a New England Revolution squad that has reached the final eight in four of the last six years when the Eastern Conference foes square off at Exploria Stadium in the Round of 16 Tuesday night.
Saint Louis FC vs. FC Cincinnati | 2019 US Open Cup Preview – MLS
After defeating Louisville City in the fourth round, FC Cincinnati will get reacquainted with another former USL foe when they meet host Saint Louis FC in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16.
Inter Miami refutes report claiming Beckham selling MLS club shares – NBC Sports
After all the delays, obstacles, and promise, David Beckham may not wind up overseeing a minute of Inter Miami CF. Yes, really.
Chicago Fire Vs Real Salt Lake: Time to save the season – MLS Multiplex
The Chicago Fire started off with plenty of hope in 2019, but now they find themselves in a must-win situation versus Real Salt Lake on Saturday.
PACIFIC FC & BC SOCCER NEWS
PACIFIC FC vs. FC EDMONTON
CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE MATCHDAY #8
SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019, 3:00 PM PT
WESTHILLS STADIUM, LANGFORD, BC
Whitecaps Academy Report: U-17s open playoffs with a 3-1 victory against San Diego Surf – Whitecaps FC
Kicking off the Development Academy Playoffs, the 10th ranked Whitecaps FC U-17s, part of the BMO Academy System, defeated the 18th ranked San Diego Surf 3-1 on Tuesday evening in Oceanside, California.
OFC’s scoreless draw knocks them down – Kelowna Daily Courier
Okanagan FC missed a chance to move up in the standings, and instead find themselves on the outside of the playoff picture.
UBC Okanagan soccer season gets early start – Kelowna Capital News
The UBC Okanagan soccer crews have gotten the first taste of what the upcoming season will hold.
Kelowna United in victory, and defeat – Kelowna Daily Courier
With only seconds left in the final game of the season, forward Tanner Peters of Kelowna United’s under-18 boys team scored on the Kelowna United U17 boys on Sunday at CNC.
Vernon Kal Tire uses second-half blitz for soccer win – Vernon Morning News
Five second-half goals lifted Vernon Kal Tire to a 7-2 win over Kelowna Mind Smart in Capri Insurance Okanagan Oldtimer’s 45+ Men’s Soccer League action at MacDonald Park.
Candidates now being invited for BC Soccer Assoc. Board of Directors – BCSA
BC Soccer is now accepting candidate applications for its Board of Directors for terms commencing November 2019. Elections for these positions will be held at the Annual General Meeting on Saturday November 2nd .
Power Soccer in BC – SportAbility BC
We believe that everyone deserves an opportunity to participate in physical activity. We currently have programs in Vancouver, Surrey, Nanaimo, Penticton, and are still looking to expand. We are always looking for more athletes, officials, volunteers, and sponsors. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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
You can now add BC Soccer Web news to your website simply by adding our new RSS Feed! Find out more.
Send your Soccer News to BC Soccer Web! – BC Soccer Web
BC Soccer Web is the hub for soccer in British Columbia. We want to share your soccer news with the entire province, and you can help by letting us know! We want your match reports, club news, league standings, and info on upcoming tournaments and clinics. Whether you submit links to existing news on the web, or your own original writing, we want to share it with the soccer community in B.C.
CANADIAN PREMIER LEAGUE & CANADA SOCCER NEWS
2019 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
CANADA vs. NETHERLANDS
GROUP E / MATCHDAY #3
THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 2019, 9:00 AM PT
REIMS, FRANCE
Sinclair: Dutch rematch a step up for Canada – FIFA
It’s déjà vu for Canada as they once again face the Netherlands in the FIFA Women’s World Cup group stage. These two teams met four years ago, drawing 1-1, and then – as now – both qualified for the last 16.
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Canada vs. the Netherlands by the numbers – Sportsnet
The Netherlands have made incredible leaps in women’s soccer over the last four years, with 2015 marking the team’s FIFA Women’s World Cup debut.
Canada’s Christine Sinclair mingles with Dutch fans ahead of World Cup showdown – Delta Optimist
Wandering around Reims on an off-day, Canada captain Christine Sinclair couldn’t help but run into visiting Dutch fans ahead of Thursday’s Group E showdown at the Women’s World Cup.
2019 CONCACAF GOLD CUP CUP
CANADA vs. MEXICO
GROUP D / MATCHDAY #2
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2019, 7:00 PM PT
DENVER, COLORADO
TV: TSN 1, 4, 5 ONLINE: TSN DIRECT
Canada ready for Mexico at 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup – CSA
Building on an impressive attacking display in its opening 4:0 victory over Martinique, Canada’s Men’s National Team is preparing to face Mexico in its second group stage match at the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup on Wednesday, June 19 at Broncos Stadium, in Denver, Colorado.
Canada has the pieces to go toe-to-toe with Mexico in Gold Cup – MLS
Three years ago, Canada very nearly caught Mexico completely off guard – but that won’t happen again on Wednesday night.
Cavalry FC hopes to continue perfect CPL season in Halifax – Canada.com
It’s been a magical start to soccer life for Cavalry FC. So much so that after just six games in the inaugural Canadian Premier League season, Calgary’s professional soccer squad is already on the brink of earning the spring season title.
Fine Lines podcast: How far can Canada go at Women’s World Cup? – Sportsnet
On this week’s edition of Fines Lines, hosts Dan Riccio and J.J. Adams chat with Toronto Star reporter Laura Armstrong about Canada’s performance thus far at the FIFA Women’s World Cup..
Grp A, rd 2: Mexico and Canada battle for group supremacy – Inside World Football
Day 5 and the Concacaf group rotation starts again with Group A, the high scoring Mexicans and Canadians, and the altitude of the Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado.
Toronto FC’s Jonathan Osorio: Canada shouldn’t fear Mexico at Gold Cup – Sportsnet
After the Canadians blanked Martinique 4-0 in their tournament opener at the Rose Bowl last weekend – their largest victory ever at the continental competition – the Reds will face a significantly sterner test on Wednesday night when they take on Gold Cup favourites Mexico in Denver.
Valour FC coach looking for net gains – Winnipeg Free Press
Valour FC has played nine games between Canadian Premier League play and cup competition, but the battle to be the team’s starting goalie is still underway.
USL & LOWER DIVISION NEWS
USL Championship Gameday Report: June 18, Week 16 – USL
Western Conference leader Phoenix Rising FC picked up its sixth consecutive win and further solidified its place at the top when it beat Reno 1868 FC, 3-0, thanks to goals from Adam Jahn, Solomon Asante, and Joey Calistri at Greater Nevada Field on Tuesday night.
Week 6: Bellingham Extends Conference Lead, WA Premier Blanks PacNW – EPLWA
Three cross conference games went to Cascade Conference teams as Yakima, Oly Town and Bellingham each knocked off Rainier Conference opponents. Meanwhile, the one conference game this week went to Washington Premier as they kept the highest scoring team in the league off the board and tightened up the Rainier standings after week six.
2019 FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP NEWS
Women’s World Cup: Marta sets record, Kerr scores four – NBC Sports
The missions were clear for Australia and Brazil as Group C play concluded Tuesday at the Women’s World Cup in France: Don’t lose.
Jamaica 1-4 Australia: I’d pay to watch Sam Kerr, says Reggae Girlz coach Hue Menzies – BBC Sport
Jamaica coach Hue Menzies said he would “pay to watch” Sam Kerr after she scored all her team’s goals in a 4-1 win against his side to send Australia into the Women’s World Cup last 16.
Olympic failure fueling USA ahead of Sweden reunion – FIFA
Some of the greatest lessons in life come from our greatest failures. While the US women’s national team has the mentality to always look forward, players also retain images of past defeats – because they are fueled by the emotions those image stir.
Women’s World Cup: England focus before Japan is on topping group, says Neville – BBC Sport
Manager Phil Neville says England are focused on topping Group D at the Women’s World Cup even though finishing as runners-up could mean a more favourable draw further down the line.
Nikita Parris: ‘Lyon are irresistible because they’re the best’ – The Guardian
“The Champions League is one trophy that I need to win,” says Nikita Parris on her move from Manchester City to the six-times champions Lyon, which was confirmed by the French club’s new coach, Jean-Luc Vasseur, on Tuesday.
Report finds US Women’s team has out-earned US Men over past 3 seasons – Inside World Football
The United States women’s national soccer team (USWNT), in dispute with their national federation (USSF) over equal pay and conditions, generated more revenue than the men’s side in the three years after their 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup win according to analysis of US Soccer’s audited accounts for the past three years.
FIFA rethink: Iranian women’s protest is social not political – Inside World Football
FIFA has admitted it was wrong that two fans were ejected from a Women’s World Cup match for wearing T-shirts calling for Iranian women to be let into stadiums. The supporters were forced to leave Saturday’s match in Grenoble between Canada and New Zealand because they wore t-shirts carrying slogans and messages relating to the enforcement of hijabs.
WORLD SOCCER NEWS
Al-Khelaïfi parachutes in Leonardo to bring results and dismantle PSG’s ‘star’ culture – Inside World Football
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi has said that his club needs an “electroshock” to get back on track after a disappointing season marked by problems in the dressing room.
Joao Felix: Atletico Madrid keen to sign Portuguese forward from Benfica – BBC Sport
Atletico Madrid are keen to sign Benfica forward Joao Felix but face stiff competition from other clubs, BBC Sport understands.
USMNT 4, Guyana 0: Takeaways from a promising Gold Cup opener – Yahoo Sports
It was far from perfect. Not always dynamic. And certainly not definitive proof of progress or a full-fledged turnaround. But the U.S. men’s national team’s first competitive game under head coach Gregg Berhalter ended with four goals, three points, and enough encouraging individual performances to satisfy a fan base starving for positivity.
Brazil frustrated by VAR during goalless draw with Venezuela – Four Four Two
Brazil saw three goals disallowed by Video Assistant Review as they were held by Venezuela to a goalless draw in their Copa America clash.
Manchester United should sell Paul Pogba even if they make a loss – The Guardian
Talk of increasing the French midfielder’s wages to ensure he stays at Old Trafford is silly and misses the point.
Nikola Vlasic: CSKA Moscow set to sign Everton midfielder in £14m deal – BBC Sport
Everton midfielder Nikola Vlasic is set to join CSKA Moscow on a five-year contract in a deal worth around £14m.
Late Aaron Wan-Bissaka own goal gives France Under-21s victory over England – Four Four Two
Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s injury-time own goal sunk the 10-man England Under-21s as France – who missed two penalties – scored twice at the death to snatch victory at Euro 2019.
Chinese club reportedly offers $15M contract to Newcastle’s Benitez – NBC Sports
It would be peak Newcastle United of recent seasons to lose their coach to a squabble over the sort of players the manager wants to sign.
In pictures: Ten players to watch at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations – France 24
The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off June 21 in Egypt and runs through July 19 showcasing the continent’s biggest football stars. France 24 takes a look at ten of the top players to watch during the tournament.
Platini ‘hurt’ by French probe into 2022 World Cup vote corruption – Inside World Football
Former UEFA chief Michel Platini was released in the early hours of Wednesday after having been questioned by French anti-corruption authorities over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
‘We never got that money’: the inside story of Bury’s road to financial ruin – The Guardian
As the club face a winding-up petition, we show how loans, a car park and a collapsed business helped drive them to the brink.