Match Thread: Voyageurs Cup - Preliminary Round - Pacific v Vancouver Whitecaps - August 26, 2021

[narduch]

Match is at 10pm ET on One Soccer. 

This is the final match from the Preliminary Round.

The winner takes on Cavalry. 

[Watchmen]

MDS has been talking about going on all to win it this year, and has said he'll dress his strongest line up. We'll see what he goes with. Should be interesting. Think we'll see Gauld start on the bench again though. 

[Aird25]

Have we settled on a name for this matchup yet?

[narduch]

https://www.transfermarkt.us/david-vs-goliath-pacific-fc-host-vancouver-whitecaps-at-starlight-stadium/amp/news/391610?__twitter_impression=true

[SthMelbRed]

45 minutes ago, Aird25 said:

Have we settled on a name for this matchup yet?

Surely it has to be the Juan de Fuca Derby, no?

[narduch]

10 hours ago, Aird25 said:

Have we settled on a name for this matchup yet?

I know its simple but the BC Derby is probably the best.

Sort of like how when Juve play Inter its called the Derby of Italy

[Ingham]

26 minutes ago, narduch said:

I know its simple but the BC Derby is probably the best.

Sort of like how when Juve play Inter its called the Derby of Italy

You're clutching at straws by keeping it simple. Us North Americans love obnoxious derby names it seems 😂

[narduch]

3 minutes ago, Ingham said:

You're clutching at straws by keeping it simple. Us North Americans love obnoxious derby names it seems 😂

The Lotusland Derby?

The Georgia Straight Derby?

The Ferry Derby?

I'm all out of ideas.

[Ingham]

5 minutes ago, narduch said:

The Lotusland Derby?

The Georgia Straight Derby?

The Ferry Derby?

I'm all out of ideas.

As a tradionalist I liked your first idea of the BC Derby but we just know the official name will be the Grizzly Bear derby or some shite like that.

[Ingham]

Another good name could be the West Coast derby, because if more BC clubs show up the first idea wouldn't work the best.

[shorty]

The Pacific Buffet. 

[SpursFlu]

I like the Ferry derby or some version of it. When you discuss the relationship between Vancouver and VI its impossible to not talk about the ferry or likely complain about the Ferry 

How about.. " Did You Make Your Reservation Derby"

Edited August 25, 2021 by SpursFlu

[SpursFlu]

3 Sailing Wait Derby 

[davey_twelve]

Any predictions on attendance numbers for this game? Ticket sales are capped at 5,000 but we haven't seen close to that number yet this year. Seems like there's been more promotion for this game so maybe there will be a decent number of people attending their first match.

[Aird25]

25 minutes ago, davey_twelve said:

Any predictions on attendance numbers for this game? Ticket sales are capped at 5,000 but we haven't seen close to that number yet this year. Seems like there's been more promotion for this game so maybe there will be a decent number of people attending their first match.

It looks close to sold out on ticketmaster. A smattering of single seats and then some availability in the supporters section.

[DrFitzpatrick]

On 8/24/2021 at 7:02 PM, Aird25 said:

Have we settled on a name for this matchup yet?

AFTN is calling it the "Salish Sea Derby"

[DrFitzpatrick]

9 hours ago, Aird25 said:

It looks close to sold out on ticketmaster. A smattering of single seats and then some availability in the supporters section.

I saw on instagram that PFC saying less than 200 tickets remaining

[narduch]

 

[Cheeta]

V Cup matches part of the seasons?  Not included as part of Valour's seasons but then again we don't get a home date out of the gate so.

[Ingham]

Pacific has to play around their attack and run at a shaky MLS backline.

 

[Raven]

1 hour ago, Cheeta said:

V Cup matches part of the seasons?  Not included as part of Valour's seasons but then again we don't get a home date out of the gate so.

1 VCup game included in season ticket package for PFC.

[Aird25]

I'm most worried about Dajome vs Haynes. Hope I'm wrong

[Soro17]

On 8/25/2021 at 5:48 AM, narduch said:

I know its simple but the BC Derby is probably the best.

Sort of like how when Juve play Inter its called the Derby of Italy

BC Derby is a horse race. With the odd exception (like last year), it has been run every year since the 1940s. To capture the west coast feel, go with the Weed / Granola / Dirty Hippies Derby? 

[BearcatSA]

How about an animal theme: the Orca Derby?  

[BearcatSA]

7 hours ago, narduch said:

 

Love the sell out.  Couldn't get down for it but I am so glad to vibe happening.  

A good statement making tie, for both teams

Edited August 27, 2021 by BearcatSA