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Nov 21, 2014 · Whitecaps FC 2 will feature first-team players from Vancouver’s MLS team, players signed to USL contracts by Whitecaps FC 2, and players from Vancouver’s Residency program. USL allows teams to carry as many as five Academy (aka Residency) players on their roster.
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Whitecaps FC 2 was the farm club of the Vancouver Whitecaps that was established on November 21, 2014. Whitecaps FC 2 began competing in the 2015 season , in the USL . [92] On November 27, 2017, the Whitecaps dissolved their reserve side in favour of affiliating with 2018 expansion club Fresno FC . [93]
On November 17, 2017, the Whitecaps announced they were disbanding WFC2 and entering an affiliation agreement with USL expansion team Fresno FC. On December 6, 2021, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC were named as one of 21 clubs that would field a team in the new MLS Next Pro league beginning in the 2022 season.
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Vancouver 86ers
In 1986, a professional soccer team was again launched in Vancouver. The club was initially going to be named Vancouver United, but that name was rejected for sounding too British. The name Vancouver 86ers was chosen instead to commemorate the founding of the city of Vancouver in 1886, the founding of the team in 1986, the Expo 86 hosted by Vancouver that year, the Canadian national team's first World Cup qualification,and the 86 people who contributed $500 each to fund the new team as the We...
Vancouver Whitecaps
In 2001, the team began to use the old Vancouver Whitecaps moniker (signifying both the 'white caps' of the nearby mountains, and the waves of the Pacific Ocean). In 2003, the name was again changed, albeit only slightly, to Whitecaps FC, which encompasses the men's, women's, and youth development teams within the organization.At this time, the Whitecaps logo changed slightly in colour (the light teal-green was replaced with a brighter blue) and the word "Vancouver" was dropped from the image...
The Whitecaps and Major League Soccer
In May 2008, the Whitecaps announced plans to move to BC Place stadium once renovations were completed. Following the announcement, MLS commissioner Don Garber commented "there is no doubt the market for professional soccer exists in Vancouver, as we saw last November when nearly 50,000 fans attended the exhibition match between the Los Angeles Galaxyand the Whitecaps". On July 24, 2008, the MLS announced they were seeking to add two expansion franchises for the 2011 season. One day later, th...
This is a complete list of seasons for the CSL and USL club. For a season-by-season history including the current Vancouver Whitecaps FC MLS franchise, see History of Vancouver Whitecaps FC. For solely MLS results, see List of Vancouver Whitecaps FC seasons. ^ 1. Avg. attendance include statistics from league matches only. ^ 2. Top goalscorer(s) in...
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Rivalry Cups 1. Cascadia Cup 1.1. Winners: 2004, 2005, 2008 2. Voyageurs Cup (USL) 2.1. Runners-up: 2005, 2007 Other 1. Nations Cup 1.1. Winners: 2006
Mascot
The Whitecaps' mascot was named Winger. He is a bird who wears a Whitecaps jersey and carries a large drum to encourage the crowd. He often uses signs to get fans in the grandstands to cheer.
Fans
The Whitecaps have an independent supporters group known as the Southsiders. Founded in 1999, the group is named for their preferred seating area in the south end of Swangard Stadium. The Southsiders, once described as a "rabid supporters group", identify themselves as Canada's oldest supporters association for professional domestic soccer.[citation needed] The group originally called themselves "The Carlsberg Crew," named for the beer companythat sponsored Swangard's beer garden. The name wa...
Rival clubs
The Vancouver Whitecaps have two historic rivals, the Pacific Northwest Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders. These three teams competed in the yearly Cascadia Cup through 2008. In 2009, the Cup involved only the Whitecaps and Timbers because the Sounders were replaced by an MLS team of the same name. The Whitecaps also competed on a yearly basis with the Montreal Impact and Toronto FC for the Voyageurs Cup or Canadian Championship. The winner of this series advances to the CONCACAF Champion...
Last November, Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced the launch of their very own USL side: Whitecaps FC 2. You might’ve heard of it, but maybe not quite sure what it is, or what all the fuss is about. With that in mind, here’s a little primer to help you familiarize yourself with the league. What is it?
The Whitecaps FC are now the seventh club in the MLS to own a USL Pro team and it is expected that all MLS clubs will either field their own team or have an affiliate in USL Pro by next season.
