pulsar Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 http://www.vancouversun.com/Prospect+franchise+coming+Vancouver+looking+good/1387908/story.html there was also basically a confirmation on the ticker on The Score. Have heard nothing else though. EDIT: Just found this: http://www.tsn.ca/soccer/story/?id=271087&lid=headline&lpos=topStory_soccer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calgary Boomer Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Is it possible that MLS is leaking this news in order to put the heat on Portland and St Louis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulsar Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 If that were true that is plain evil. Toying with our emotions like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I'd say they could be coming to Vancouver to try to jumpstart negotiations if they've hit a snag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VPjr Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 ^ i seriously doubt that there are any snags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I hope fans can show up at the Four Seasons tommorow morning. We'll start singing and chanting loudly in the lobby and wave flags and the hotel guests will wonder what the hell is going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnie Monster Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I've just been booked on CKNW tomorrow morning at 6:10 am. I'm guessing the media advisories went out this morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Way to go! Hell this is exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Johnnie Monster I've just been booked on CKNW tomorrow morning at 6:10 am. I'm guessing the media advisories went out this morning! Nothing yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Richard I assume you work in media? I say it's gonna be in Seattle Thursday before the game. Ask any media you know in Seattle what they know. You may have some angles with them. KING 5? KOMO 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulsar Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 quote:Originally posted by spiral I hope fans can show up at the Four Seasons tommorow morning. We'll start singing and chanting loudly in the lobby and wave flags and the hotel guests will wonder what the hell is going on What time are the festivities getting started? As a recent addition to the southside ( Not 'caps games though ) i only know a few songs so i am out of practice. You guys sing and i'll add body mass.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 quote:Originally posted by spiral Richard I assume you work in media? I say it's gonna be in Seattle Thursday before the game. Ask any media you know in Seattle what they know. You may have some angles with them. KING 5? KOMO 4? You should visit www.bcsoccerweb.com more often Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I understand something has been agreed to regarding the Portland bid. I think they'll announce both in Seattle Thursday. Garber is here to sign final contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piltdownman Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Richard You should visit www.bcsoccerweb.com more often Do you really want that to be spammed as well? Good luck getting BC sports Blog of the year again, once he found out how to comment there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancouversoccerman Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Actually, Spiral should get himself a blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Maybe Spiral should just blog off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footy Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Spiral the viral ..the ultimate worm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strisce Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Whitecaps announcement (with Garber) confirmed for tomorrow at a downtown Vancouver hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT5 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 quote:Originally posted by spiral source? Unless you reveal your sources for all the s**t you talk about, you aren't allowed to ask for anyone elses sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 be nice to see the Premier there along with Mayor Robertson also looking forward to Dupont getting the Stadium naming rights but that will be held for another time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiral Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Province jumping on board: http://www.theprovince.com/Whitecaps+become+Major+League+Soccer+franchise+2011/1399075/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachRich Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 Presser was announced on CKNW for Wed AM. Didn't get the time or location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco07 Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 The Sun Confirms it?: http://www.vancouversun.com/Sports/Whitecaps+expected+announce+they+will+join+2011/1398865/story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strisce Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I've heard 10am (could be later), at BC Place or the Pan Pacific. Beckham presser was at the Pan Pacific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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