nolando Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 23 minutes doing the speed limit from East Van door-to-entrance at LEC with some volume. No complaints. CDNFootballer, bugsey2k, RJB and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 I know there was lots of talk about the lack of pubs, bars and restaurants around the stadium. After seeing the Barley Merchant sponsored post in the other thread, thought I'd share my experience going there pregame on Sunday. I don't want to sound like a shill for the place, but it was a nice spot to gather. Its just north of the highway off 200th, so about an 8-10 minute drive. Great selection of BC craft beer. They had OneSoccer showing on the TVs. I spoke with the GM and they have partnered with the club. Hope to get cards to all season ticket holders for 15% off food, but that hasn't been finalized yet. On a side note, I couldn't believe the amount of construction along 200th. The amount of new people moving into the area can only be a positive thing for the club. phresh, SpursFlu, nolando and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K Edgar Posted May 18, 2023 Share Posted May 18, 2023 Chung, Bitar injury update https://canpl.ca/article/vancouver-fcs-kadin-chung-out-long-term-with-broken-collarbone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted May 20, 2023 Share Posted May 20, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 I've watched them play each game, and have to say that their black jersey is not just boring, but it's disinteresting. In the sun (at home) it just looks so plain. I don't need something extravagant, even their change kit is miles better, they should swap them at least. It may be worth noting the Friend was wearing the red and black for the home opener, not the plain black one. Even a black jersey with some colour (yellow, green, anything) to break up the monotony. I have a strong dislike for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted May 29, 2023 Author Share Posted May 29, 2023 just wait until june-july and players will hate the all black also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 4 hours ago, RJB said: I've watched them play each game, and have to say that their black jersey is not just boring, but it's disinteresting... ...the Whitecaps play in white and it's all about doing the opposite of what they do and disrupting the MLS market at least in the minds of the SixFive investors anyway. Embrace the dark side etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzie_the_parrot Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat2 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 On 6/1/2023 at 4:09 AM, Ozzie_the_parrot said: Long ways away from Canadian national team. Think the last Alphonso team mates form edm with an pro contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Soccerpro2, Unnamed Trialist, CDNFootballer and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat2 Posted June 23, 2023 Share Posted June 23, 2023 didn't a ton of former pros trip and try out for Vancouver fc how do they have soo many first year players ? there's better players in league 1 or didn't former usl players come to the trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovision Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 Interesting post here (if true): ray, Unnamed Trialist and Ftduck 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youllneverwalkalone Posted June 27, 2023 Share Posted June 27, 2023 I feel like they really overthought player recruitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 On 6/27/2023 at 4:42 PM, youllneverwalkalone said: I feel like they really overthought player recruitment. Agreed. I never understood why they wouldn't want to look at the best 4-5 at Edmonton for example. Maybe the salary expectations? I think they're hanging on fine... hope to go see them live for the first time this weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yothat2 Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 5 hours ago, Unnamed Trialist said: Agreed. I never understood why they wouldn't want to look at the best 4-5 at Edmonton for example. Maybe the salary expectations? I think they're hanging on fine... hope to go see them live for the first time this weekend! Def salaries ...doesn't make sense. Didn't tom fields trial and not get signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted June 29, 2023 Share Posted June 29, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted June 29, 2023 Author Share Posted June 29, 2023 So Henry and Robe gone and Cantave in Vancouver FC also confirms that Emmanuel Robe has left the club on mutual agreement, opening a new international spot for VFC. NVsoccer and K Edgar 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolando Posted July 4, 2023 Share Posted July 4, 2023 https://biv.com/article/2023/07/vancouver-fc-competing-vancouver-whitecaps-soccer-entertainment-dollars Some interesting tidbits Watchmen, Metro and MtlMario 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 5 hours ago, nolando said: https://biv.com/article/2023/07/vancouver-fc-competing-vancouver-whitecaps-soccer-entertainment-dollars Some interesting tidbits And both these teams are competing for recreation/entertainment dollars (and time commitment) overall. The summer pro sports landscape is competing with different ventures and activities in this region in particular. If we you go camping this weekend do you really want to come back into town for a midseason game? How about a day of mountain biking, bike touring, SUP/kayaking/boating/water sports on the beach with the family and after you get back home for supper, do you really want to head off to a game in the evening? As already mentioned, the commitment of attending a weekend early afternoon game is challenge, and not just for long weekends. I guess my point is that "casuals" have lots of recreation options available to them now and some of these individuals and families really do weigh the financial and time commitments involved. That's my two bits on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, nolando said: https://biv.com/article/2023/07/vancouver-fc-competing-vancouver-whitecaps-soccer-entertainment-dollars Some interesting tidbits Yeah, some of the stuff that was interesting to me: On the Whitecaps side: - $60 million budget for all expenses (salary, rent, admin, marketing, etc) - Forbes estimate on revenue is USD $21m, with a USD $15m operating loss, and value of USD $410. (note: I'm guessing SUM isn't factored in to the revenue, but it wouldn't make up for that operating loss either) - $7m per year on "youth soccer development" (as part of that $60m budget). (good lord, they are getting a terrible return on that investment) On Vancouver FC's side: - $4.5 million budget for all expenses (salary, rent, admin, marketing, etc) - VFC pays rent on the stadium and for the food trucks, but does receive some revenue on the food sales - Will get "a slight majority" of the revenue on the stadium naming rights, once that's done - Paid "somewhere in the $8m to $10m ballpark" for the for the franchise fee Edited July 5, 2023 by Watchmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpursFlu Posted July 6, 2023 Share Posted July 6, 2023 Country Night? Big props to the Fanatics.. doing a great job Here's a gem for a chant. One of my favorite country tunes. Entire first verse would be smooth. Half of me wants a Golazo, the other half does too nolando and CDNFootballer 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narduch Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masster Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Wasn't the position where I thought they needed the most help. nolando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted July 7, 2023 Share Posted July 7, 2023 Diaz has been a bit of a bust in the Norwegian 2nd division (Obosligaen). It’s an opportunity for him to rebuild his career a bit coming back to CPL, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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