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CASCADIA CUP  / MLS MATCHDAY # 28

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Episode 297 – The AFTN Soccer Show (All Or Nothing – Vancouver v Seattle preview show) – AFTN
Last year’s playoff series with Seattle Sounders was a massive letdown for Vancouver Whitecaps supporters. The team’s performance over the two legs was simply not good enough, and the lack of attacking desire in the home leg in particular was a major disappointment.

What’s at stake: ‘Caps, Sounders have plenty to play for on Saturday at BC Place – Whitecaps FC
“It’s the biggest game of the year.” Those were the first words out of Russell Teibert’s mouth on Tuesday when asked about Saturday’s marquee matchup against Cascadia rivals Seattle Sounders FC.

TFC’s next assignment: Stopping Zlatan Ibrahimovic – Sportsnet
Although the LA Galaxy are going through some turmoil at the moment – Sigi Schmid stepped down as coach on Monday, and the California club is on the outside looking in when it comes to the playoff picture – Ibrahimovic has made a big impact during his first season in MLS.

Clément Bayiha and Mathieu Choinère: the connection remains – Montreal Impact
It had been a while since midfielder Clément Bayiha, now an Ottawa Fury FC player, had shared the pitch with his friend and former teammate, Mathieu Choinière, who just recently signed a first team contract with the Bleu-blanc-noir.

Orlando City to host 2019 MLS All-Star Game – MLS
MLS announced on Thursday that Orlando City Stadium will host the 2019 MLS All-Star Game presented by Target, “in recognition of Orlando City Soccer Club’s emergence as a preeminent organization, Orlando City Stadium’s stature as one of North America’s elite soccer venues, and the overwhelming support of soccer fans in the community since the club’s MLS debut in 2015.”

Open Letter From the Vancouver Southsiders Board of Directors – Vancouver Southsiders
As the newly elected Board of Directors of the Vancouver Southsiders we believe that dialogue, honesty and transparency are fundamental in building relationships. We take this seriously and will work hard to regain the trust of everyone involved in this situation.

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BC SOCCER NEWS

Thomas Gardner enjoying college life and already making his mark at UBC – AFTN
Thomas Gardner and the UBC Thunderbirds already seem like a perfect match. The former Whitecaps midfielder has already been a shining light for an unbeaten Thunderbirds team, as they look to bring their 14th U Sports national championship back to Vancouver, and their first since 2013.

5-0 shutout pushes SFU men’s soccer win streak to five games – SFU
Another dominant performance from the number three nationally-ranked Simon Fraser University men’s soccer team has them sitting at a perfect 5-0-0 record just over two weeks into the season.

Canada West Women’s Soccer Preview – Regina @ UNBC – UNBC
The third-year was a Payne in the opposition’s rear end on Canada West opening weekend, scoring twice against UBCO, and registering five shots the next day against TRU. Using speed and a tremendous work rate, expect the Kitimat product to be a focal point for the Timberwolves attack.

WEEKEND PREVIEW: Cascades soccer teams seek results on the road – UFV
The University of the Fraser Valley soccer teams look to be road warriors this weekend as they embark on out-of-province road trips.

T-Birds look to extend winning streak through Prairie division – UBC
The UBC Thunderbirds embark on some tough travel to open week three of the Canada West season with a couple of contests through the prairie division. Starting with a matchup against the Saskatchewan Huskies on Saturday, September 15 at 11:00 a.m. PT before a quick turnaround to meet the University of Calgary Dinos on Sunday, September 16 for a 1:00 p.m. PT kickoff.

Vikes soccer teams hope to weather Alberta storm – Times Colonist
It might be a little wet, which is to be expected on the West Coast, when the University of Victoria Vikes (1-2) take on respective Alberta visitors Calgary Dinos (1-1) and Lethbridge Pronghorns (0-2) in Canada West women’s soccer today and Saturday, with both games at 5 p.m. at Centennial Stadium.

Powell River soccer club ready to face tougher teams in higher division – Powell River Peak
Few expect Powell River Villa SC to dominate the upcoming Vancouver Island Soccer League season as the team did last year when it won Division 3A with a record of 14 wins, 2 losses and one tie.

16 CapU Blues named National Scholars – Capilano U.
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) has announced the 2017-18 list of CCAA National Scholars, and 16 Capilano University Blues student-athlete have won the prestigious award.

2018 Vancouver Futsal Winter Jamboree – Vancouver Futsal
Vancouver Futsal is excited to host our 8th annual Winter Youth Futsal Jamboree! Held on Saturday the 22nd. The Vancouver Futsal Winter Jamboree hosts 150 to 200 teams yearly, it is exciting to see Futsal becoming an integral part of youth development!

PHOTOS: BC Provincial Men’s A Cup: BCT Rovers Tigers Utd. 5, Langley Utd. 2 (XT) – BC Soccer Web
Exclusive photos for BC Soccer Web by Bill Currie.

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

Canada looks to build on youth momentum on road to the FIFA U-20 World Cup – CSA
Canada have their roadmap to the FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019. It all starts this November when Canada will have to finish at the top of Group D to emerge from a 35-nation first-round group phase at the 2018 Concacaf Men’s Under-20 Championship.

Men’s soccer leave Toronto on top of OUA standings – The Charlatan
The Ravens men’s soccer team proved to be tough competitors during their double header against the University of Toronto Varsity Blues and the Ryerson Rams this past weekend.

Smiley, Sanchez friendship forged on soccer pitch – PEI Guardian
Soccer brought Sam Smiley and Nacho Sanchez together. That friendship, quickly forged as youngsters, continued to grow, along with their skills. They compete against each other and were teammates as teenagers and now they are mainstays and leaders for the UPEI Panthers.

Dinos women’s soccer opens conference schedule on new field closer to campus – The Gauntlet
The Dinos women’s soccer team opened their season of conference play on a brand-new field over the weekend.

CCAA 2017-18 National Scholar Award recipients – CCAA
The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association is pleased to announce the National Scholar Award recipients for the 2017-18 season.

CCAA Play With Pride Week – CCAA
Last season the United Soccer Coaches Association’s LGBT Coaches and Allies Advocacy Group created “Play With Pride Week.”

De Rosario headlines new pro arena soccer team in Mississauga – Waking the Red
At the age of 40, Canadian soccer legend Dwayne De Rosario can’t seem to hang them up for good. He was unveiled as the marquee player at the announcement of a new professional arena soccer club in Mississauga, Ontario on Wednesday.

BURLINGTON BAYHAWKS CRUISE TO U-17 GIRLS ONTARIO CUP TITLE – Ontario Soccer
The U-17 Girls Ontario Cup final featured Saltfleet Stoney Creek taking on the Burlington Bayhawks at the Ontario Soccer Centre in Vaughan.

Barrie’s soccer season is now year-round – Barrie Today
The BSC have announced that they have reached an agreement with the Barrie Sports Dome located at 99 Hanmer Street .