SOUTHSIDERS: YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU! (2014 World Cup quals)
  • JohnnieMonsterJohnnieMonster
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    To all Vancouver Whitecaps fans and supporters:

    At the beginning of this MLS season we asked you to "Stand Up For Your Caps" and give us your best. You did not disappoint. No matter the score, you rose to your feet and sang your heart out through every match at Empire, regardless of the results. You travelled by the hundreds to Seattle and Portland. You held your scarves high in the streets, in the pubs and all throughout our beautiful city.

    We know that when it comes to soccer, Vancouver fans have the hearts of champions. That's why we are asking you to rise up once more.... for Canada.

    Over the years, the Canadian Men's National Team has been very poorly supported. They've been dismissed as underachievers by the public at large, and they have been ignored by the media. The crowds at our home matches have been disappointing, as Canadian fans have been routinely outnumbered and outclassed by visiting supporters.

    To us, this is unacceptable... because here in Vancouver, we know better than anyone that when you TRULY support a team, the score doesn't matter.

    On Friday, Canada takes part in the first of a series of qualifying matches to reach the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.  Many Southsiders and Voyageurs are travelling to Toronto to see the match live... but even more of us will be gathering at Doolin's Irish Pub in downtown Vancouver to watch it on TV.

    The Southsiders and other passionate Whitecaps fans are unlike anything else this city has seen before. We have changed the way Vancouver thinks about sports, and we can do it again... for CANADA.

    It's time to remind everyone that we have another soccer team that needs support.... one that can reach the World Cup if enough of us put in the effort to show that we truly care. Let's show the world that Vancouver is serious about soccer, win or lose... and together, we'll have a hell of a good time doing it.

    Our first World Cup Qualifer is against the tiny island nation of St. Lucia. Let's show up at Doolin's in huge numbers to let the city know that when it comes to Canada, there is no such thing as a "small game."

    Click here for a link to the Facebook event page.

    We'll #SeeTheeRise at Doolin's! Don't forget that your Southsiders membership card entitles you to 20% off food items!

    And most importantly: Wear Canada. Wear Red.


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    Many thanks,

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    Post edited by Blue_and_White_Army at 2011-09-08 13:11:10
  • Lord_BobLord_Bob
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    Soccer Express's been selling the new Umbro Canada kits; they're under $60. Head on up and buy one, then show your Southsiders card for a 15% discount.
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    > Brenton said:
    > Okay, I actually read the piece. It would appear that you aren't wrong.
  • krisaug5krisaug5
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    I was at Soccer Express coquitlam yesterday, and they didnt have any. He also said they hadnt even brought them in. Is this different at the North Shore location?
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  • Lord_BobLord_Bob
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    I called the North Shore one a few weeks ago and they were in stock; I haven't kept up-to-date.
    Post edited by Lord_Bob at 2011-08-30 12:30:46
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    > Brenton said:
    > Okay, I actually read the piece. It would appear that you aren't wrong.
  • krisaug5krisaug5
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    North Shore store only has an Adult Medium left when I called just 5 minutes ago...
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  • BianconeroSouthsiderBianconeroSouthsider
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    North Shore always has Canada jerseys available. Obviously ahead of the match on Friday they're flying off the shelves. The one thing they usually don't have a lot of are bigger sizes.
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  • krisaug5krisaug5
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    Large is probably the most popular size. Curse my averageness
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  • BianconeroSouthsiderBianconeroSouthsider
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    I'm also large, but I'm just too lanky. I'll probably be extra large in a few years when I fill out.

    If I'm desperate and need a jersey, I'll try and fit into a medium, it'll make me look bigger. :P
    Post edited by BianconeroSouthsider at 2011-08-30 13:20:16
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  • krisaug5krisaug5
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    Ok. Sportcjek had a bunch and on a side note, primetime sports in royalcity mall has last years' caps jerseys
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  • slamoslamo
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    Is anyone else going to be at BMO?
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  • SteveSteve
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    krisaug5 said:

    I was at Soccer Express coquitlam yesterday, and they didnt have any. He also said they hadnt even brought them in. Is this different at the North Shore location?




    Funny, I remember seeing the Canada jersey at Soccer Express Coquitlam. They definitely DID have them at one point.
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  • piltdownmanpiltdownman
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    Marie Hui, the Winner of Whitecaps Idol and Whitecaps Anthem Singer, will be belting out O Canada before the match.

    Post edited by piltdownman at 2011-08-30 18:31:04
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  • krisaug5krisaug5
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    Awesome about the scarf thing! And soccer express may have had em at one point, but not yesterday...
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  • dochawkdochawk
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    anyone know where you can buy the team canada scarfs? it has ''ture north strong and free'' on it.
  • Blue_and_White_ArmyBlue_and_White_Army
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    dochawk said:

    anyone know where you can buy the team canada scarfs? it has ''ture north strong and free'' on it.



    The official CSA shop:

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  • HammerHammer
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    What channel is broadcasting the game? I might not be able to make it to Doolins.
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    Snet one
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  • The_Real_DealThe_Real_Deal
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    Are all the road games on tv? I heard maybe not
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  • Lord_BobLord_Bob
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    Canada @ Puerto Rico will be on Sportsnet One; Canada @ St. Lucia and Canada @ St. Kitts and Nevis are not televised.
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    > Brenton said:
    > Okay, I actually read the piece. It would appear that you aren't wrong.
  • krisaug5krisaug5
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    ^ listening parties in that case?
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  • Blue_and_White_ArmyBlue_and_White_Army
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    krisaug5 said:

    ^ listening parties in that case?



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  • s_caspars_caspar
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    i will be heading out saturday morning heading to puerto rico to watch the boys play away on the 5th! GO CANADA GO time for the red & white
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  • Blue_and_White_ArmyBlue_and_White_Army
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    s_caspar said:

    i will be heading out saturday morning heading to puerto rico to watch the boys play away on the 5th! GO CANADA GO time for the red & white



    I hope that you realize the match is on the 6th, not the 5th.

    And in case you're interested, Puerto Rico Islanders vs. Montreal Impact is the next day (Sept 7th).
    Post edited by Blue_and_White_Army at 2011-09-01 20:33:32
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  • BianconeroSouthsiderBianconeroSouthsider
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    Blue_and_White_Army said:

    dochawk said:

    anyone know where you can buy the team canada scarfs? it has ''ture north strong and free'' on it.



    The official CSA shop:



    Thank you, been looking for one for a long time now.
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  • Lord_BobLord_Bob
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    Blue_and_White_Army said:

    And in case you're interested, Puerto Rico Islanders vs. Montreal Impact is the next day (Sept 7th).


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    > Brenton said:
    > Okay, I actually read the piece. It would appear that you aren't wrong.
  • piltdownmanpiltdownman
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    Blue_and_White_Army said:

    s_caspar said:

    i will be heading out saturday morning heading to puerto rico to watch the boys play away on the 5th! GO CANADA GO time for the red & white



    I hope that you realize the match is on the 6th, not the 5th.

    And in case you're interested, Puerto Rico Islanders vs. Montreal Impact is the next day (Sept 7th).


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    My dream boo match would be Norwich v Montreal
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  • JRunn14JRunn14
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    So excited for tonight...although I will be sitting at home watching by myself...it's been a long time since I have followed the CMNT and it's about time. Going to try and find a kit in town for later :) They had to order in the kit for me but they did have this which I had to pick up.....

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  • BledforDaysBledforDays
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    I couldn't make it to Doolin's so watching at home. In the tenth minute the crowd sings" We're red ,we're white, we're FUCKING dynamite, Canada, Canada " really loud. The sound man promptly changes mikes, or filters the audio so the second time is muffled. LMAO!
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  • BianconeroSouthsiderBianconeroSouthsider
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    Nice to see over 11,000 Canadian supporters there tonight. God knows what it was like at Doolins tonight, wish I was there with you guys!
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  • JohnnieMonsterJohnnieMonster
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    Awesome crowd of 100 or so noisy Southsiders and Voyageurs! Best pub crowd I've ever seen for Canada. Not bad for a 5 pm kickoff!
    Post edited by JohnnieMonster at 2011-09-02 20:59:15
  • BianconeroSouthsiderBianconeroSouthsider
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    Canada plays Puerto Rico next who tied St Kitts. You've got to believe we can go top of this group without losing a game.
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  • ChrisChris
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    Can't wait to be there on Tuesday.
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  • Blue_and_White_ArmyBlue_and_White_Army
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    Sounds like it was a fantastic crowd at Doolins.  Well done to everyone involved.

    Apologies that I couldn't make it out to act as host.  I had a nasty head-to-head collision during a footie match on Tuesday, and was developing concussion-like symptoms yesterday and today, so I spent the evening at the emergency room instead.  (Turns out I'm [mostly] fine.)

    I hope all the new Canada supporters will be back for more.  The next match (Puerto Rico away) is this Tuesday at 5pm PT at Doolins.  It will probably be the most difficult match of the six that Canada will play, so it should have a more competitive scoreline.
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  • BianconeroSouthsiderBianconeroSouthsider
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    They should still win this, although Puerto Rico is a tough place to play in I hear.
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  • krisaug5krisaug5
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    It is 5pm, isnt it? I've been getting conflicting info and havent found the real concreted times yet...
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    krisaug5 said:

    It is 5pm, isnt it? I've been getting conflicting info and havent found the real concreted times yet...



    Yes, the Puerto Rico vs. Canada match will have a 5:00pm PT kick-off.

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  • krisaug5krisaug5
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    sweet thanks. tonight Johnnie was saying 1pm... didnt sound right

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  • TheUpstartTheUpstart
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    Well that was fun, in spite of DeRo....good to see you noisy folk in action. I sat at the bar.

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  • ShakoShako
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    Anywhere I can watch highlights of the game?
  • JohnnieMonsterJohnnieMonster
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    Yes sorry about the mix-up guys,  I was getting conflicting kickoff times too. Canada v. PR is indeed 5 pm, and we will be notifying our members by email on this point.

    Let's keep the momentum going, guys! Scarves up for Canada!
  • Lord_BobLord_Bob
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    Must have been some real idiot who told Johnnie that the kickoff time was 1 PM.

    (Yes, it was me. I think I got it off Doolin's website...)

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    > Okay, I actually read the piece. It would appear that you aren't wrong.
  • Blue_and_White_ArmyBlue_and_White_Army
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    Shako said:

    Anywhere I can watch highlights of the game?



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  • Blue_and_White_ArmyBlue_and_White_Army
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    NEXT UP:

    What: Puerto Rico vs. Canada (2014 World Cup qualifying - CONCACAF second round)
    When: Tuesday, September 6, 5:00pm PT kick-off
    Where: Doolin's Irish Pub (654 Nelson St, at Granville)

    On Friday we made history by packing Doolin's with almost 100 people for a Canada game - by far the biggest Vancouver pub crowd for such a match.

    This Tuesday, let's do it again for Canada's most difficult match of the group!

    The Canadian men's national team travels to Bayamón to take on Puerto Rico in a 2014 World Cup qualifier. Doolin's will once again be hosting the official Vancouver viewing party.

    As part of the #SeeTheeRise campaign, we will give away another Canada kit courtesy of Umbro - but you need to wear a red shirt/top to be entered into the draw!

    Spread the word! Use the hashtags #SeeTheeRise and #CanMNT on Twitter.

    Post edited by Blue_and_White_Army at 2011-09-05 13:27:16
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  • Blue_and_White_ArmyBlue_and_White_Army
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    Did anyone take some photos last night?
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  • The_Real_DealThe_Real_Deal
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    Our official SS photographer was mia
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  • VanCityVillaVanCityVilla
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    Most likely won't be able to make it to Doolins on Tuesday because of work. So maybe Chris or anybody else can bring their camera and snap some pics.
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  • Blue_and_White_ArmyBlue_and_White_Army
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    Tractor_Boy said:

    Our official SS photographer was mia



    Does she post on this forum?  How do we get the photos?
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  • JRunn14JRunn14
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    Blue_and_White_Army said:

    Tractor_Boy said:

    Our official SS photographer was mia



    Does she post on this forum?  How do we get the photos?



    :-))
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