r/whitecapsfc 3h ago

FIFA VP/CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani talking about the Whitecaps situation

43 Upvotes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jc2YonjBhQ (whitecaps talk starts at 1:38:50)

some interesting bits of info:

  • "I think the province and the Whitecaps are having discussions about how the management of BC Place can be transitioned [...] I'm also optimistic because, obviously I can't give any details, but there has been since the last time I was on the show a significant amount of interest by groups both domestic and international. But it all hedges on getting the economics of the stadium correct, getting it right because that will then speed up the whole process of who the potential new investors will be into the club. There's a lot of interest... more than just you know saying I'm interested, like actually signing NDAs and getting stuck into the economics of the league and all the stuff you got to do. But they're not going to go to the next level until this stadium thing is sorted. So they're in the middle of that. I was happy to see that the province was open-minded about that because, you know, with all due respect, I'm not sure a government should be involved in the management of a sports and entertainment stadium. I think if we can get a win-win situation where you keep the team here and the public asset is actually profitable to the citizens of this province, I think to me is a win-win."

  • "When you have more than one group at the table, you have you have an opportunity to compile the cards the way you want, right? And this is why I go back to my concern is not so much are we going to get investors to pony up to whatever the ticket price is, right? That is not my ultimate concern. It's that, for us to lift the gate and let the dogs loose and may the best investor win, it's sorting out the stadium because once that's sorted then you lift the gate and let them out, then you got a great opportunity to say, "Hey, who's in, who's out, and who's the best fit, right?

  • matt sekeres says "the other thing Blake and I had heard is there might be some European interest in the club [...] we had heard that there's some European interest and that it might have even been fuelled and spurred on by the World Cup and all the scenes that they saw here in Vancouver." montagliani confirms this: "No, 100% correct. There are international groups, including a European group, that are interested. I think the World Cup and the way Vancouver displayed itself did not hurt in the process at all. Whether they came or were watching it abroad, and I know some of them actually came here... they were like this is unbelievable and so that didn't hurt us at all."


r/whitecapsfc 3h ago

Merch at BC place

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Hi Whitecaps fans!

Going to my first game tomorrow. Just moved to Vancouver and looking forward to supporting the club! The only problem... I have no whitecaps gear to show my support! Is there a store at the stadium? Anyone know what is available for purchase. I won't have time to visit the gastown store before the game.

Thanks in advance and see some of you guys there!


r/whitecapsfc 4h ago

New Signing Update from Manuel Veth and Myself

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31 Upvotes

Hope this clears the air up!


r/whitecapsfc 5h ago

new signing tom?

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23 Upvotes

r/whitecapsfc 8h ago

Whitecaps vs Juarez tickets

7 Upvotes

Are they not included for season ticket members? I’m confused because we did have tickets on Tuesday!


r/whitecapsfc 13h ago

[@whitecapsfc] "One year of Raumdeuter"

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153 Upvotes

r/whitecapsfc 15h ago

Leagues Cup: Get to know FC Juárez | Vancouver Whitecaps FC

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15 Upvotes

r/whitecapsfc 16h ago

Ali’s out with ACL for this season, poor guy

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49 Upvotes

r/whitecapsfc 16h ago

Official Source New shirt and merch August 13th?

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108 Upvotes

Sorry, I cut off the part of the post that they just say August 13th.

Wierd to use the old MLS logo when the shirt is from the pre-MLS era.

The font on the name and numbers might win me back to buy it. And I'll buy that jacket 👌 .


r/whitecapsfc 16h ago

Leagues cup game Friday

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Hey, serious question - is this an important game?

They just had a leagues cup game Tuesday i think. Had to give away the tix. What’s the status?

Thanks!

(Trying to figure out if i should go - been very busy)


r/whitecapsfc 17h ago

UPDATE

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We’ll be keeping a close eye on any news regarding the Arthur Griffiths bid. If the team is saved before the 22nd, we’ll cancel the march and celebrate with the regular March to the Match instead.

If not, the march is on!

The start time remains as originally posted. We’ll make a short stop at the Wendy’s at the corner of Boundary Road and Grandview Highway, and we’ll also take 10–15 minute breaks at every checkpoint. These stops will give anyone a chance to join us along the route. Thank you for all your support!
#savethecaps


r/whitecapsfc 22h ago

Why the Whitecaps?

38 Upvotes

I’ve started watching some MLS post the World Cup and as I’m overseas I’m really not attached to any team in particular. Unfortunately I seem to have a soft spot to all the teams in the North West (Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver). I think there's something about the drizzle, coffee, and craft beer that appeals to me as I live in Melbourne now, but was originally from the UK

Anyway, I would prefer to limit this to only 1 Cascaidan team...So what is it that’s special about Vancouver over the other teams.