We've Got Room Bring Your Friends!

VANCOUVER, BC - Major League Soccer has approved a plan for the supporters groups from the Portland Timbers, Seattle Sounders FC, and Vancouver Whitecaps FC to purchase up to 500 tickets for away matches against their Cascadia rivals in 2011.

Although detailed operational plans are still being developed, the 500 tickets will be sold to each of the visiting clubs, who will then allocate those tickets to their travelling supporters groups.

“The Pacific Northwest derbies have a tremendous history dating back to the 70’s and we are pleased that all three clubs, with the support of Major League Soccer, have come together to create what will be an exciting and safe environment for all fans to enjoy,” said Paul Barber, chief executive officer, Whitecaps FC. “Supporters culture in soccer is special and unique, and today’s agreement is a positive step in the right direction.”

The rivalry between the three clubs dates back to the old North American Soccer League. Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps entered that league in 1974, while Portland Timbers followed suit in 1975. The Pacific Northwest rivalry was rekindled in the 1990s when the clubs competed in North America’s second division professional leagues.

Whitecaps FC and Timbers will join MLS in 2011 as the 17th and 18th clubs; Sounders FC made its MLS debut in 2009. The complete 2011 MLS schedule will be released in the coming months. Prior to the start of the 2011 season, MLS will announce League-wide guidelines for travelling supporters.

Whitecaps FC 2011 Major League Soccer season tickets start at a base price of $319, plus applicable tax and a $10 processing fee per order, and more than 60 per cent of seats are available for less than $31 per game. To secure a seat and for additional information about Whitecaps FC MLS season tickets, suites, and loge boxes, call 604.669.9283 or visit whitecapsfc.com.


For more information check out Rudi's post at Canadian Soccer News

Postgame Nutrilite Canadian Championship Game 2 Montreal at Vancouver

So yeah it's a day late but you'll have to forgive me I was at Swangard from 10am til 10:30pm last night.

Montreal came into the game with a record of 0-1-0 having lost to Toronto FC last week. Their baby pink 3rd Jerseys have not seemed to bring them any luck thus far in the 2010 Championship, not that the team did anything in last years tournament.

Overall it was a pretty boring game for about 80 minutes. Once Montreal was given a red card everything seemed to change. As you would expect.

Marcus Haber finally got his first goal of the season with the 'Caps which will hopefully get him on a roll as the boys in blue and white have had quite a significant amount of trouble scoring from open play. I'm having a difficult time thinking of an example for you. When the Whitecaps have scored it has been from set pieces and corners and I believe this is the first goal scored by someone who wasn't a fullback.

Montreal do not look anything like defending champions. They definitely have discipline issues. 3 red cards in 2 games and now they have to go play TFC again next week... Good job Impact way to give the fans something to cheer about! It was funny to see the Southsiders splash Montreal's Peter Byers, with beer as he ran toward them with his finger his mouth. Almost as good as the Croatian guy getting punched by the fan.

I was very impressed with the turn out last night at Swangard, it was actually the loudest I've heard it this season.