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Timbers U-23s Defeat Whitecaps U-23

Fri, 24 May 2013 14:36:09 GMT

Source: pdl.uslsoccer.com --- Friday, May 24, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013 PORTLAND, Ore. – Second-half goals from defender Eric Miller and forward Reinaldo Brenes helped the Portland Timbers U-23s defeat division-rival Vancouver Whitecaps U-23 2-0 before 3,370 fans on Thursday afternoon at JELD-WEN Field. The 3,370 on hand for a Providence Health & Fitness Day at JELD-WEN Field was the second-largest attendance in the Premier Development League this season. Portland has drawn the two largest crowds in the league in 2013, with the team’s Health & Fitness Day match on May 16 against Sounders FC U23 drawing 3,681 fans. With a third straight win to open the regular season, the Timbers U-23s (3-0-0, 9pts) move into a tie for first place in the PDL’s Northwest Division with Victoria Highlanders FC. Whitecaps FC U-23 (1-2-0, 3pts) remain in third place in the division. After trading scoring chances in the second half, the Timbers U-23s broke through in the 63rd minute. A free kick from midfielder Jose Ribas was deflected away by a Whitecaps FC U-23 defender, and the loose ball fell to the foot of Miller just outside the penalty area. Miller drilled the half-volley past Whitecaps FC U-23 goalkeeper Simon Thomas for his second goal of the season. The Timbers U-23s added a second goal 15 minutes from time, when a long cross by Miller found Brenes near the right post. Brenes, who had come on as a substitute in the 74th minute, calmly slipped the ball past Thomas to give the Timbers U-23s th ...

Whitecaps lose to Dayton Dragons

Fri, 24 May 2013 05:33:45 GMT

Source: www.hollandsentinel.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
The West Michigan Whitecaps lost 7-6 to the Dayton Dragons on Thursday. ...

Vancouver Whitecaps striker Miller quietens Rangers link

Fri, 24 May 2013 02:18:35 GMT

Source: www.tribalfootball.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
Kenny Miller says he is not about to leave Vancouver Whitecaps to return to Scotland. read more ...

What if the Whitecaps players were Bob Dylan albums?

Fri, 24 May 2013 01:55:42 GMT

Source: blogs.vancouversun.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
Just when you thought that the internet couldn’t get any more niche, I’ve decided to use the Whitecaps’ bye week as an opportunity to indulge myself in the pressing question of …well, it’s in the title of this piece. Camilo Sanvezzo is “Street Legal”- No album divides Dylan fans quite as much as this 1978 release; for some it represents the nadir of his seventies output featuring, as it does, backing singers, saxophones and poor ... ...

PDL: Portland Timbers U-23s top Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23s, 2-0

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:51:36 GMT

Source: www.soccerwire.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
PORTLAND, Ore. – Second-half goals from defender Eric Miller and forward Reinaldo Brenes helped the Portland Timbers U-23s defeat division-rival Vancouver Whitecaps U-23 2-0 before 3,370 fans Thursday afternoon at JELD-WEN Field. The 3,370 on hand for a Providence Health & Fitness Day at JELD-WEN Field was the second-largest attendance in the Premier Development League this season. Portland has drawn the two largest crowds in the league in 2013, with the team’s Health & Fitness Day match on May 16 against Sounders FC U23 drawing 3,681 fans. With a third straight win to open the regular season, the Timbers U-23s (3-0-0, 9pts) move into a tie for first place in the PDL’s Northwest Division with Victoria Highlanders FC. Whitecaps FC U-23 (1-2-0, 3pts) remain in third place in the division. After trading scoring chances in the second half, the Timbers U-23s broke through in the 63rd minute. A free kick from midfielder Jose Ribas was deflected away by a Whitecaps FC U-23 defender, and the loose ball fell to the foot of Miller just outside the penalty area. Miller drilled the half-volley past Whitecaps FC U-23 goalkeeper Simon Thomas for his second goal of the season. The Timbers U-23s added a second goal 15 minutes from time, when a long cross by Miller found Brenes near the right post. Brenes, who had come on as a substitute in the 74th minute, calmly slipped the ball past Thomas to give the Timbers U-23s the insurance goal. Timbers ...

Whitecaps FC return to training, quash rumours of Miller's return to Rangers FC

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:17:24 GMT

Source: www.whitecapsfc.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
VANCOUVER, BC – Kenny Miller is staying with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. That was the word following a training session on Thursday at the University of British Columbia, as both the player and his coach poured cold water on rumors which first appeared in British newspapers this week that he was set for a return to fallen Scottish giants Rangers FC. Read More ...

Whitecaps FC U-23 succumb to defeat in Portland

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:17:24 GMT

Source: www.whitecapsfc.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
PORTLAND, OR – Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 (1W-2L-0D) fell to a 2-0 defeat against Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers U-23 (3W-0L-0D) in front of a crowd of 3,370 at JELD-WEN Field on Thursday morning. In a close first half it was Vancouver who looked more likely to score testing Portland goalkeeper David Meves with efforts from distance with both Harry Lakhan and Gagandeep Dosanjh kept out by the stopper. Read More ...

Vancouver Whitecaps pour cold water on rumors of Kenny Miller's return to Glasgow Rangers

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00:27 GMT

Source: www.mlssoccer.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
VANCOUVER, B.C. – Kenny Miller is staying with the Vancouver Whitecaps, at least for the time being. That was the word following a training session on Thursday at the University of British Columbia, as both the player and his coach poured cold water on rumors which first appeared in British newspapers this week that he was set for a return to fallen Scottish giants Rangers FC. Read More ...

Timbers U-23s top Whitecaps FC U-23 2-0

Thu, 23 May 2013 19:52:33 GMT

Source: www.portlandtimbers.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
PORTLAND, Ore. – Second-half goals from defender Eric Miller and forward Reinaldo Brenes helped the Portland Timbers U-23s defeat division-rival Vancouver Whitecaps U-23 2-0 before 3,370 fans Thursday afternoon at JELD-WEN Field. Read More ...

Whitecaps FC Residency program partners with University Hill Secondary School

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:51:25 GMT

Source: www.whitecapsfc.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC are pleased to announce that University Hill Secondary School on the campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC) will become the academic home for the club’s full-time Residency program. Players will begin attending University Hill Secondary in time for the 2013-14 school year starting this coming September. Read More ...

West Michigan Whitecaps fall to Dayton Dragons

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:58:46 GMT

Source: www.hollandsentinel.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The West Michigan Whitecaps lost 6-4 to the Dayton Dragons on Wednesday. ...

Vancouver Whitecaps must make do without Jamaica-bound Darren Mattocks

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:18:30 GMT

Source: www.mlssoccer.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
VANCOUVER, B.C. – The Vancouver Whitecaps must make do without Darren Mattocks for their next two Major League Soccer matches, but will crucially have him available for the second leg of the Amway Canadian Championship final against the Montreal Impact on May 29 before he departs. The five-times-capped 22-year-old has linked up with the Jamaican national team for a training camp in the Bahamas as the Reggae Boyz prepare for World Cup qualifying matches next month against Mexico, the United States and Honduras. Read More ...

Timbers U-23s play host to Whitecaps FC U-23 Thursday

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:50:24 GMT

Source: www.portlandtimbers.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Portland Timbers U-23s play host to the Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 on Thursday at JELD-WEN Field as part of the team’s second Providence Health & Fitness Day of the season; kickoff is set for 11 a.m. (Pacific). The annual Providence Health & Fitness Day will feature a host of activities for kids, including a pre-game assembly. Tickets are available for purchase at the JELD-WEN Field box office or online at www.portlandtimbers.com . Read More ...

Whitecaps FC U-23 travel to Oregon

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:26:21 GMT

Source: www.whitecapsfc.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 (1W-1L-0D) continue their United Soccer Leagues (USL) Premier Development League (PDL) season this Thursday, May 23 as they travel to Oregon to face Portland Timbers U-23 (2W-0L-0D). Kickoff will be at 11 a.m. at JELD-WEN Field in Portland. Whitecaps FC U-23 In their last outing, the ‘Caps fell 3-2 in defeat to Vancouver Island rivals Victoria Highlanders on Friday, May 17, at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium. Read More ...

Whitecaps' Lenarduzzi says new MLS franchises will benefit entire league

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:05:54 GMT

Source: www.theprovince.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Whitecaps president Bobby Lenarduzzi says the addition of two mega-brands to the Major League Soccer landscape will benefit the entire league. On Tuesday, MLS announced New York City FC as its 20th franchise, set to begin play at a temporary venue in 2015. ...

Whitecaps FC’s Camilo and Koffie Nominated For MLS Goal of the Week

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:49:11 GMT

Source: www.teamradio.ca --- Monday, May 20, 2013
The nominees for the MLS Goal of the Week for Week 12 of the 2013 regular season includes two Vancouver Whitecaps FC players. Camilo and Gershon Koffie both made the final five with their efforts against Cascadia rival, Portland Timbers. Who gets your vote? Click here the vote. Voting runs until 11:59 pm PT on Thursdays. Seattle Sounders FC forward Eddie Johnson voted MLS Player of the Week Seattle Sounders FC forward Eddie Johnson was voted Major League Soccer Player of the Week by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) for week 12 of the 2013 MLS season. Eddie Johnson led Seattle to a 4-2 victory over League-leading FC Dallas on Saturday as he scored two goals, including the game winner. The Sounders unbeaten streak is now extended to six games. Johnson opened the scoring in the 16th minute when Osvaldo Alonso headed a ball over the Dallas defense to Johnson who out ran his defender and ripped a half volley with his left foot into the lower right corner of the net. Johnson scored again in the 62nd minute when Lamar Neagle’s pass split two defenders to find Johnson, who dribbled around Dallas goalkeeper Raul Fernandez and shot the ball into the center of the goal. Sounders FC are back in action this Sunday when they travel to the Home Depot Center to play the LA Galaxy. ...

Whitecaps trounce Co-op in women's soccer

Tue, 21 May 2013 04:54:00 GMT

Source: www.timescolonist.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Whitecaps trounce Co-op in women's soccer ...

Whitecaps striker Kenny Miller could be off to Glasgow, but the Caps are calling latest report from Scotland ‘just another rumour’

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:36:25 GMT

Source: www.theprovince.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
The Kenny Miller-to-Rangers reports persist and the Vancouver Whitecaps continue to dismiss them as rumours. About the only thing that seems certain on the Miller front is this: he isn’t going anywhere any time soon. ...

Whitecaps Ratings v Portland Timbers

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:37:54 GMT

Source: www.prostamerika.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
After their busiest stretch of games this season the Whitecaps were hoping to beat the Portland Timbers for the first time in their MLS history. For the first time in MLS the Caps actually… ...

Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers "Wardrobe-gate" Explained

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:39:50 GMT

Source: www.stumptownfooty.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
During yesterday's reserve match between the Vancouver Whitecaps and the Portland Timbers , I had a chance to talk off the record with several members of the Vancouver Whitecaps staff about the kit snafu on Saturday, in which the Timbers' kits, which have a red front and a white back, clashed with the Whitecaps' all white kits. As my sources described it, each team submits its preferred kit to the league office, and the league office approves or denies. In Saturday's case the kits were submitted as the fans saw, and the league office approved the selections. But the league office clearly didn't pay enough attention to it to remember that the Timbers' red kits are white on the back. The referee, then, has the opportunity to request a uniform change at the start of the game. But this part of the process is quite problematic, because, as one source shared, each team typically prepares only one set of kits before a match. Two hours wouldn't be enough time to get a change ready, especially for the away team. The Vancouver FO source I talked to admitted that they might have been able to switch to brown, but it would have been a tremendous undertaking. As such, both teams also wore the same kits for the reserve match as they did for the first team match. It seemed to present less of a challenge to the players, though, perhaps as a result of the natural sunlight they played under, which seemed to better highlight the differences between t ...