Vancouver Whitecaps Fc

Let me preface this review by mentioning how I have never liked soccer. My husband is a hardcore Arsenal supporter, and English Premier League is playing in my house about 90% of the time. I have never been able to understand how someone can watch so much soccer…
So I bought him seasons tickets to the whitecaps for Christmas last year. And I bought myself half season tickets after I had gone to one game.
Why? Because I freaking LOVE soccer now?!? Who am I?
There is nothing like going to a whitecaps game. Game day everyone is dressed in their jerseys or supporters garb, scarves on, and the chants are already going on through your head. We met a guy at cost-​co yesterday who walked up to us simply because we were wearing jerseys and wanted to chat and see if we were going to the game.
The chants, the camaraderie, the billigerency (from my section at least), and the sheer excitement is just too much.
The Whitecaps themselves are so damn talented it astounds me more every time I go. Our boys kill it — they work so damn well together, they have so much class, they give it their all every game, and they love on their fans like no ones business by the end of it. (ahem — one word — OUSTED.)
Yep. Ive been converted.
«We’re blue. We’re white. We’re fucking dynamite»

Every season the Whitecaps is getting better and better. Anyways, coming to BC Place is a very exciting experience. People sing throughout the entire game. The stadium is comfortable even if when full. Tickets prices are really affordable… Food and beverages, a bit pricey. Come and try it out. You may end up becoming addicted.

We had so much fun! One of the nicest stadiums that I have been too. I’m not really a soccer person but I was originally rooting for the earthquakes but then I instantly became a Whitecaps fan. The Whitecaps fans are so energetic and spirited that it’s hard not join in on their fun. It was my favorite experience in Vancouver.

I’m officially a Whitecaps fan. The game I saw was really fun. They do a good job of engaging fans. Go Whitecaps!

Watch a lot of sports but was never really into soccer until I went to BC place and watched a Whitecaps game.
I loved it !!!
The newly renovated BC Place Stadium was the venuet place for the game. It was beautiful and intimate and spacious at the same time. I love the feel of the crowd cheering, chanting, waving their scarves, and drumming. The players were great to watch. Yes, I do have my favourites: Sebastien LeToux, omar Salgado, YP Lee, Eric Hassli.
Now I’m hooked on soccer :)

* Fun UYE event *
Thank you Annie W. (and your source) for creating this fun UYE. While the section we were seated in was a bit quieter than some others, it was still fun. I guess the area was quiet because there were a lot of first time soccer watchers (I heard someone only half jokingly ask where the puck was).
The new stadium had its rooftop open because it was a rare non-​rainy day. That was nice.
The $ 4.50 for watered down soda or bottled water was not. I’m going to start a beverage smuggling business, me thinks.
Based on all of the UYE fun — who wants to meet today for a Tung Hing spur of the moment UYE???

I watched my very first Vancouver Whitecaps FC game in person at the newly renovated BC Place Stadium. The Whitecaps FC is Vancouver’s own professional soccer team which is a part of Major League Soccer. I want to thank Annie W. for the tickets and I ended up seeing Larry, Robin, and Joshua at the game too!
For those who don’t remember, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC was first known as the Vancouver 86ers, then Vancouver Whitecaps, and they’re now known as Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The FC stands for Football Club, which is sort of strange, because football in North American is known as soccer and clubs in North America are known as teams. It’s the other way around in Europe.
I watched the match against DC United from Washington DC. The atmosphere was great, spectators were going the wave, and there was cheering and chanting, but not like what you will experience at some European matches. The Whitecaps mascot was drumming away and I saw that some spectators in certain seats got some inflatable devices to cheer the team.
The newly renovated BC Place Stadium really brings out a new level of experience to Whitecaps fans. Comfy seats and bright enough for all spectators no matter where you sit. Also, there is new retractable roof which brings in fresh air and natural light. I’ve been to the old Whitecaps FC Swangard Stadium venue and it could get pretty crummy if the weather gets windy and raining.
If you’ve never been to a Vancouver Whitecaps FC soccer game, now is the time to do it. It’s a lot better than before!

Can I really write a review for the Whitecaps when I’m from DC and root for my Black-​n-​Red? I’m feeling like a bit of a traitor here. Nonetheless, I thoroughly enjoyed watching the match against the DC United and thought both teams brought some real strong plays to the field. And, making this my new home, I’m certain I can easily start rooting for the Whitecaps as my 2^nd home team. At least when they’re not playing DC. :)
Big shout out to Annie W who was awesome enough to share the soccer love with many of us Unilocalers. My friend and I had such a blast and can’t wait to come to future games. Was also my first time at BC Place which I’ll go review separately. Loved it.
Great crowd energy as well, though not as packed as I am used to seeing matches.

I enjoyed my first White Caps game in the new building. I had an awesome time and the vibe from others was very supportive of our team.
My only complaint to an awesome evening is that I really wanted one of those white colored White Cups soccer shirts, however, it had «Bell» in large writing than the 2″ by 2″ White Caps symbol in the corner. I already pay an arm and a leg for my Bell phone service that I felt that spending $ 129 for a «Bell» t-​shirt was a bit much. I didn’t see any other nice soccer shirt alternatives that just had the White Caps symbol, however, would be interested in dropping hard earned money if there is one in the works (without a single bell advertisement symbol).
The new roof on BC place is awesome and on a sunny day projected on the field adds to be nice appeal of the soccer game.
Wasn’t too impressed with Viji’s curry for $ 10, however, it was curry in a hurry and a suitable gluten free option before the game.
The guy I am dating had an awesome time during the game and I think that he finally understood my love for the sport.

A hah!

The Whitecaps are league cellar dwellers so it is safe to say that the people filling the stadium are fans of the team and sport and are not bandwagon jumpers.
At Empire Field the north end zone is the drum/​cow bell area and the south end zone contains arguably the the loudest and most ardent fans, the Southsiders. Families with impressionable children might choose to sit closer towards the north end as the Southsiders chants, songs and shouts are not all G-​rated, but are highly entertaining nonetheless. The immature child within me can’t help but giggle when the Southsiders shout «you fat bastard» to the reed-​thin opposition goalies every time they kick the ball.
I love that the tickets are affordable enough so that entire families can attend games without breaking the bank. I love that you can buy a quality team jersey for about ¹⁄₅ the price of a Canucks jersey. I love that some really top-​level international players are accessible to watch play right here in Vancouver.
Vancouver might not have the passion and fervor for their soccer team that you will find in other cities or soccer leagues, but we are mighty in a polite Canadian way. Now if the Whitecaps just could win a few more games…

What fun that was, seriously!
I don’t know how a city that loves hockey so much can be so luke warm toward Soccer. It’s insane! The similarity between the two games is enough of a draw alone.
People, you should really give it a go. You’ll love it!
After the World cup ended we were kind of left with a soccer hangover, so when Mark H. generously offered up some tix to the Whitecaps I was like «pick meee!»
This is a good team, they move fast and they’re cohesive. The Miami team was good but the Whitecaps won 3 – 1. Nice goals by a newcomer Blake Wagner, yes all the goals by the same guy!
Here’s the highlights:

Boring beyond belief. Had season tix to the NASL Whitecaps but watching USL (and before that A-​League) soccer did zip for me. The press coverage they get is all out oif whack with the 4^th division level of crowds and play.
I just don’t get the appeal after seeing guys like Beckenbauer, Cruyff, Pele, etc. in NASL days. It’s like flying first class for a decade and having to go back to taking the bus everywhere.