Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ryan Gauld reacts after missing his second penalty kick, during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Contract extension will keep Gauld with Whitecaps another 4 years

Vancouver midfielder scored 12 goals last year as the team’s highest-paid player

 

Two months after his team were eliminated from Major League Soccer playoffs, Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini is looking forward rather than back ahead of the new season. Sartini, left, and Whitecaps CEO & Sporting Director, Axel Schuster, speak during an end-of-season news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Improvement, more ‘special nights’ top Whitecaps agenda for 2024

Vancouver soccer squad look to build on momentum from 2023 MLS season

 

A new mural of soccer player Lionel Messi is unveiled in downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina, Monday, Dec. 18, 2023, one year after his national Argentine team won the World Cup tournament. (AP Photo/Gustavo Garello)

Whitecaps set host Messi and Inter Miami as MLS unveils schedule

Argentinian soccer star an anniversary present to the fans as franchise turns 50

 

Vancouver Whitecaps fans cheer as the team walks onto the field before Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match against Los Angeles FC, in Vancouver, on Sunday, November 5, 2023. The Whitecaps are shifting their first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup game on Feb. 7 to Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., because of a scheduling conflict at B.C. Place, the club’s home stadium. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Langford to host Vancouver Whitecaps Champions Cup game in February

Game with Mexican club moved from B.C. Place to Starlight Stadium due to scheduling conflict

Vancouver Whitecaps fans cheer as the team walks onto the field before Game 2 of a first-round MLS playoff soccer match against Los Angeles FC, in Vancouver, on Sunday, November 5, 2023. The Whitecaps are shifting their first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup game on Feb. 7 to Starlight Stadium in Langford, B.C., because of a scheduling conflict at B.C. Place, the club’s home stadium. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver coach Vanni Sartini was suspended by Major League Soccer for the first six games of next season and fined $20,000 for his actions and comments about referee Tim Ford following a 1-0 loss to Los Angeles FC on Nov. 5 that eliminated the Whitecaps from the playoffs. Sartini leaves the field after the first half of an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Whitecaps coach suspended 5 games for conduct in season-ending loss

Vanni Sartini has been fined $20K for his actions and comments about referee Tim Ford

Vancouver coach Vanni Sartini was suspended by Major League Soccer for the first six games of next season and fined $20,000 for his actions and comments about referee Tim Ford following a 1-0 loss to Los Angeles FC on Nov. 5 that eliminated the Whitecaps from the playoffs. Sartini leaves the field after the first half of an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach Vanni Sartini, left, looks on as CEO & Sporting Director Axel Schuster speaks during an end-of-season news conference in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Sartini apologizes as Whitecaps look to regroup after season ends

Coach sorry for comments about refereeing, team looks to learn from mistakes

Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach Vanni Sartini, left, looks on as CEO & Sporting Director Axel Schuster speaks during an end-of-season news conference in Vancouver, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
The union representing soccer referees in Major League Soccer are criticizing comments made by Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini in the wake of his sides playoff elimination on the weekend. Sartini leaves the field after the first half of an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Refs fire back at ‘disgusting’ comments from Vancouver Whitecaps’ coach

Officials union says Vanni Sartini’s remarks hit a ‘dangerous new level’

The union representing soccer referees in Major League Soccer are criticizing comments made by Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini in the wake of his sides playoff elimination on the weekend. Sartini leaves the field after the first half of an MLS soccer match against Los Angeles FC, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga (99) scores against Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, back left, on a penalty kick during the first half in game 2 of a first round MLS playoff soccer match, in Vancouver, on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Sartini rips ref as Whitecaps exit MLS playoffs with 1-0 loss to LAFC

L.A. sweeps Vancouver in best-of-three opening-round series

Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga (99) scores against Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, back left, on a penalty kick during the first half in game 2 of a first round MLS playoff soccer match, in Vancouver, on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, top watches his goal past Los Angeles FC defender Giorgio Chiellini, bottom left, and goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Los Angeles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Ryan Sun

Lessons learned? Whitecaps hope so as they face elimination in MLS playoff

Vancouver tries to come back from 5-2 hole they dug in Los Angeles in game 1

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, top watches his goal past Los Angeles FC defender Giorgio Chiellini, bottom left, and goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Los Angeles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Ryan Sun
Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, bottom left, makes the save as Vancouver Whitecaps’ Junior Hoilett, centre, and Los Angeles’ Ryan Hollingshead (24) tumble over him during the second half of an MLS soccer match, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Whitecaps face familiar foe in defending champion LA

Sartini: players respect defending MLS Cup winners, but aren’t afraid

Los Angeles FC goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau, bottom left, makes the save as Vancouver Whitecaps’ Junior Hoilett, centre, and Los Angeles’ Ryan Hollingshead (24) tumble over him during the second half of an MLS soccer match, in Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Vancouver Whitecaps tied 1-1 with Los Angeles FC Saturday night. (Instagram/@Whitecaps)

LAFC’s Bouanga scores 20th goal in 1-1 draw with Whitecaps

Ali Ahmed scored for Vancouver

The Vancouver Whitecaps tied 1-1 with Los Angeles FC Saturday night. (Instagram/@Whitecaps)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White (24) takes a shot on goal against D.C. United during second half MLS action in Vancouver, B.C., on September 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Whitecaps seek helping hand in bid for MLS playoff qualification

Vancouver faces Western Conference winners St. Louis City S.C. on Wednesday night

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White (24) takes a shot on goal against D.C. United during second half MLS action in Vancouver, B.C., on September 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Toronto FC hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday as both teams return to action after the international break. Toronto FC’s Jayden Nelson (11) and Vancouver Whitecaps’ Russell Teibert (31) vie for the ball during the first half of the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

TFC interim coach has long memory when it comes to Whitecaps coach’s celebration

The Whitecaps have lost just once in their last nine outings

Toronto FC hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday as both teams return to action after the international break. Toronto FC’s Jayden Nelson (11) and Vancouver Whitecaps’ Russell Teibert (31) vie for the ball during the first half of the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Tigres’ Fernando Gorriaran, front, is upended by Vancouver Whitecaps’ Pedro Vite as they vie for the ball during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match in Vancouver, on Friday, August 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Veselinovic misses penalty in shootout as Whitecaps fall to Tigres

The Whitecaps held on to the lead until the second half

Tigres’ Fernando Gorriaran, front, is upended by Vancouver Whitecaps’ Pedro Vite as they vie for the ball during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match in Vancouver, on Friday, August 4, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Canada’s Sam Adekugbe and Morocco’s Sofiane Boufal vie for the ball during the World Cup group F soccer match between Canada and Morocco at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha , Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired the Canadian defender via transfer from Turkish side Hatayspor on Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Alessandra Tarantino

Vancouver Whitecaps go big in transfer window, signing national team duo

Wingbacks Adekugbe, Laryea added to help squad lock down playoff spot

Canada’s Sam Adekugbe and Morocco’s Sofiane Boufal vie for the ball during the World Cup group F soccer match between Canada and Morocco at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha , Qatar, Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired the Canadian defender via transfer from Turkish side Hatayspor on Thursday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Alessandra Tarantino
Children from BGCCVI go through some drills during the soccer camp hosted by the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Qualicum Beach Community Park on July 27. (Michael Briones photo)

Vancouver Whitecaps introduce soccer to youngsters in Qualicum Beach

Special camp held for BGCCVI children on the Island

Children from BGCCVI go through some drills during the soccer camp hosted by the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at Qualicum Beach Community Park on July 27. (Michael Briones photo)
Vancouver Whitecaps’ Mathias Laborda, left, knocks down a pass intended for Club Leon’s Omar Fernandez with his foot during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match in Vancouver, on Friday, July 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Club Leon takes extra point after 19-round shootout but tie 2-2 against Whitecaps

The Whitecaps will next play MLS against L.A. Galaxy

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Mathias Laborda, left, knocks down a pass intended for Club Leon’s Omar Fernandez with his foot during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match in Vancouver, on Friday, July 21, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Whitecaps players celebrate Ryan Gauld’s penalty kick goal against CF Montreal during the second half of the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Gauld nets winner as Whitecaps beat CF Montreal to claim Canadian Championship

The Whitecaps opened the scoring 57 minutes in

Vancouver Whitecaps players celebrate Ryan Gauld’s penalty kick goal against CF Montreal during the second half of the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini stands on the sidelines during second half MLS soccer action against Nashville FC in Vancouver on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Sartini says his team needs to respect its opponent and understand that Montreal is a better team than when the two sides first faced off. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Whitecaps wary of CF Montreal ahead of Canadian Championship final

Vancouver beat Canadian Premier League teams York FC and Pacific FC to make this year’s final

Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini stands on the sidelines during second half MLS soccer action against Nashville FC in Vancouver on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Sartini says his team needs to respect its opponent and understand that Montreal is a better team than when the two sides first faced off. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Water is sprayed on the artificial turf before Switzerland and Ecuador play a FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer match at B.C. Place stadium in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday June 12, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Whitecaps make pitch towards families as inflation, expenses hit fans

The Vancouver Whitecaps have the fourth lowest attendance in Major League Soccer

Water is sprayed on the artificial turf before Switzerland and Ecuador play a FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer match at B.C. Place stadium in Vancouver, B.C., on Friday June 12, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck