DJT Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 From Vancouver Whitecaps: WHITECAPS ANNOUNCE MEN’S PROSPERA PRE-SEASON ...The Whitecaps FC and Prospera Credit Union bring pro soccer to Lower Mainland communities. Vancouver, BC – The Whitecaps FC, along with Prospera Credit Union and Insurance Agencies, announced the release of the Whitecaps Men’s 2004 pre-season schedule today, featuring six games played in local communities throughout the Lower Mainland. The first pre-season game kicks off at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 27th at South Aldergrove Park. “Prospera has long supported the Whitecaps and soccer in British Columbia. We are very excited to continue working with them to bring professional soccer to so many Lower Mainland communities,“ says Director of Soccer Operations, Bob Lenarduzzi. “Working together with partner youth soccer clubs, we believe that these games offer a great opportunity to connect with local soccer communities and build stronger relationships at the grassroots level.” Over the six game pre-season schedule, the Whitecaps battle rival club, the Seattle Sounders in back-to-back games. The first game of the back-to-back series will be played in Bellingham at Civic Stadium on April 10th, followed by a second meeting on April 18th in Chilliwack at The Landing. The Whitecaps will also play pre-season games in Tsawwassen, North Vancouver and at Trinity Western University. Details on all pre-season games are outlined below: Whitecaps Men’s 2004 Pre-Season schedule March 27 Whitecaps Vs Aldergrove U18’s 2:00pm @ South Aldergrove Park April 3 Whitecaps Vs Trinity Western University 3:00pm @ Trinity Western April 7 Whitecaps Vs Pacific Coast Soccer League All-Stars 7:00pm @ Brandrith Park (Tsawwassen) April 10 Whitecaps Vs Seattle Sounders 7:00pm @ Civic Stadium (Bellingham) April 18 Whitecaps Vs Seattle Sounders 5:00pm @ The Landing (Chilliwack) April 24 Whitecaps Vs Abbottsford Storm 2:00pm @ Kinsmen Stadium (North Vancouver) The Whitecaps Men open their 2004 regular season, April 30th versus the Edmonton Aviators at Swangard Stadium. Season tickets are on sale now from just $99. For more information on ticket packages, visit whitecapsfc.com or call 604 669-WAVE (9283). Whitecaps Communications Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettermirror Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 i am stoked they are playing the sounders in my hometown, chilliwack. the landing holds maybe 2000 people. it nearly sold out for the matches with the rangers last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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