Richard Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Tuesday afternoon: Whitecaps alert media to major soccer announcement The Vancouver Whitecaps have called a media conference for what they describe as 'a major announcement about the future of soccer in Vancouver and British Columbia' for Wednesday morning in Vancouver (March 18). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 quote:Originally posted by FCB You seriously think that the final contract and the check is signed. Come on, it does not work like that. I'm pretty sure it does work like that. They don't ever make anything public unless it's official, it would be too embarassing for the league if it fell apart afterward. They only make these announcements when they're 100% sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackTheBlizzard Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I'll preface this by stating that I'll be very surprised if there is no franchise announcement at this news conference and very much hope there is, but people maybe should be aware that MLS announced Cleveland as a conditional franchise to be added in 2005 along with Chivas USA only for it to all subsequently unravel when the anticipated stadium deal failed to materialize. That's probably more relevant in a Portland context, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazlo_80 Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 If they make the same mistake twice I'd be seriously shocked. They must've learned from the past. This has to be a done deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Full-Time Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 For those who want to listen to it, can do so with TEAM 1040am or if you are outside Vancouver at http://team1040.ca/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Gian-Luca http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090317.w-brunt18/BNStory/GlobeSportsSoccer Brunt smacks down the critics. Brunt is a genius as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allison A Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Word is Portland Timbers and MLS representatives have scheduled an announcement for 9:30am Friday at the downtown Portland Hilton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTL_4_LIFE Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I can finally say that i believe all the news/rumores of Vancouver in MLS. As a Canadian im very proud but as a Montreal supporter, "fken lucky bastards". Montreal's time will come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew W Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 quote:Originally posted by BringBackTheBlizzard I'll preface this by stating that I'll be very surprised if there is no franchise announcement at this news conference and very much hope there is, but people maybe should be aware that MLS announced Cleveland as a conditional franchise to be added in 2005 along with Chivas USA only for it to all subsequently unravel when the anticipated stadium deal failed to materialize. That's probably more relevant in a Portland context, however. And of course there was the San Antonio conditional franchise as well. I would imagine they'd do anything to avoid these two situations again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratworst Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 quote:Originally posted by MTL_4_LIFE I can finally say that i believe all the news/rumores of Vancouver in MLS. As a Canadian im very proud but as a Montreal supporter, "fken lucky bastards". Montreal's time will come Agreed, as a Montreal fan it's a bitter sweet moment. I am truly happy for Vancouver and believe this is going to be yet another huge step forward for Canadian soccer, however now that Vancouver is in, it is more important that Montreal follows suit as soon as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free kick Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Gian-Luca http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090317.w-brunt18/BNStory/GlobeSportsSoccer Brunt smacks down the critics. As usual, he hits the mark.. This is the quote that i feel is worth repeating : "And the truth is, the MLS didn't require mass conversions to survive". The part that annoys me about the critics is the insistance that the sport needs to attract fans like them. Well, it doesn't need to. There are something like 60 millions Americans of Hispanic origins. Garber even stated on radio once that the idea of getting beckham was prompted from teh fact that in the last WC, the ratings for the final exceeded by large that of the World Series. So the fans are already there ( just like in TO). You just gotta get them to buy tickets. To survive, the sport doesn't need to convert anybody who already hates the sport. If that were the case, then you would see tinkering with rules like they did with the NASL. This might also explain why the critics have change course from criticizing the sport to criticized the quality of play in MLS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpenza Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Congrats to the Vancouver boys. What a crappy day for Montreal fans though. And if Portland indeed jumps ship on Friday, it'll be one of the worst weeks ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratworst Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 I read the announcement on MLS.com and noticed that in the article it mentioned the announcement would be at 1:15am on Wed. which I found a little strange. Just noticed the front caption says 1:15pm... makes more sense. Does anyone know if this will be streamed online anywhere?.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keano Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Bratworst I read the announcement on MLS.com and noticed that in the article it mentioned the announcement would be at 1:15am on Wed. which I found a little strange. Just noticed the front caption says 1:15pm... makes more sense. Does anyone know if this will be streamed online anywhere?.. I think it says they are on mlsnet.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Mpenza Congrats to the Vancouver boys. What a crappy day for Montreal fans though. And if Portland indeed jumps ship on Friday, it'll be one of the worst weeks ever. I have to agree 100% on these comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadasBest Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Bratworst Agreed, as a Montreal fan it's a bitter sweet moment. I am truly happy for Vancouver and believe this is going to be yet another huge step forward for Canadian soccer, however now that Vancouver is in, it is more important that Montreal follows suit as soon as possible. I could see Montreal getting in 2010 or 2011 through a failing MLS team that needs to get moved. No sources on that but just my gut feeling. I'm overjoyed about Vancouver getting an MLS franchise. I've been a Whitecaps fan since the NASL days and the team and the franchise belong in the highest level of soccer in North America. They should have made the presser for 4:20PM though. [8D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnie Monster Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Full page ad in today's Province newspaper: It's a photo of blue stadium seats and a tiny blurb of text that says "At 10:15 am today something major is happening." Key word: "major" The press conference is 10:15 am Pacific and can be viewed live at whitecapsfc.com/announcement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratworst Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 quote:Originally posted by Keano I think it says they are on mlsnet.com thanks, just saw it after posting...[] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmynow Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 given how cautious Garber has been during the latest expansion quest, there's no way he's gonna announce a "conditional" franchise. When he says it, it's a guarantee, and that's that. Welcome to MLS, ****ecaps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 DONE DEAL. Season seat deposits on sale in 2 DAYS. http://vancouvermls2011.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ed Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Watch the press conference live here: http://vancouvermls2011.com/video.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoachRich Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 http://vancouvermls2011.com/tickets/tickets-and-hospitality.aspx Option 1: Purchase a 2009 Vancouver Whitecaps FC season ticket. All Whitecaps ticket holders are automatically placed at the front of the line for seats in 2011 and do not need to pay the $50 deposit. Option 2: Put down a $50 Vancouver Major League Soccer deposit when they go on sale on Saturday, March 21st at 10:00 a.m. There are only 5,000 deposits that will be available to the public on Saturday, so the sooner you put your deposit down, the sooner you get to select your seats. ------------ My guess is that they will sell out 1st day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTL_4_LIFE Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 starting now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gian-Luca Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 And that's that - Garber said they are officially in MLS for 2011. Nothing conditional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTL_4_LIFE Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 so next 2 teams in 2012.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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