June 15, 7:30pm-Whitecaps U23 v. Washington Crossfire - PDL - SFU Field 4
  • danimaldanimal
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    Coming of a big win in Victoria vs the Highlanders, the first road victory of the season, the U23s are back in action Friday night at SFU. Here is a map! http://goo.gl/maps/Na8h

    The Whitecaps face off against the team they are chasing in the standings for a playoff spot, the much improved Washington Crossfire. With 7 games remaining, the Whitecaps are 5 points back of a 3-way logjam for second place in the Northwest Division.

    Bryce Alderson is suspended for this match after being sent off vs the Highlanders after two very borderline yellows. We will likely see Caleb Clarke from the MLS Roster, and Martin Rennie has hinted that he will loan some decent firepower from the MLS Roster to make sure the 'Caps take the full three points.

    It would be great to have good support out for this one. The PDL team in particular really feeds off of our chants and support.

    If people want to meet up before hand for tailgate or at the student pub, let me know. If there is enough interest we can make more concrete plans.

    This is also a great time to bring any chant suggestions and share them with the capos and others.

    Northwest Division Pts

    Sounders FC U23 18

    Portland Timbers U23 16

    Kitsap Pumas 16

    Washington Crossfire 16

    Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-23 11

    North Sound SeaWolves FC 9

    Victoria Highlanders FC 9

    Fraser Valley Mariners FC 1

    Dan Olson - Director of Membership and Recruiting - UBC Engineering @danmathias +daniel.m.m.olson 'Mon the Spurs and 'Caps! -- SS#598
  • SeathanaichSeathanaich
    Posts: 3,331

    All the regulars on this site should really get out to these games. The football is enjoyable, and watching Alderson, Clarke, and Fisk is well worth your time.

    Pronounced "shaw-neech", with the final 'ch' like that in 'loch'. http://juandefucaplate.ca/
    Vancouver Whitecaps 1978 - Aberdeen FC 1980 - Victoria Vistas 1989 - Victoria Highlanders 2009
  • tommo2210tommo2210
    Posts: 176

    Legal Alien you in for this one??

    Hows the public transit to this??

  • SoccerSueSoccerSue
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    Blue and White Army can tell you more but I know the 135 bus goes right there. Which is pretty funny since I don't even live there and have never taken transit to SFU, LOL!

    Member # 14
  • danimaldanimal
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    tommo2210 said: Hows the public transit to this??

    It's about a 5-10 minute stroll from the SFU Transportation Centre.

    Transit options are 135, 143, 144, 145 depending on the direction whence you come.

    135 comes from downtown, 143 from Coquitlam Station, 144 from Metrotown (via Sperling), and 145 from Production Way

    Dan Olson - Director of Membership and Recruiting - UBC Engineering @danmathias +daniel.m.m.olson 'Mon the Spurs and 'Caps! -- SS#598
  • Legal_AlienLegal_Alien
    Posts: 676

    .> tommo2210 said:

    Legal Alien you in for this one??

    Hows the public transit to this??

    Definitely plan to be there. I'll be driving up.

    Post edited by Legal_Alien at 2012-06-12 16:57:20
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  • iBleedWhiteAndBlueiBleedWhiteAndBlue
    Posts: 26

    Transit is cheaper than parking up there I'll tell you that much (3.25/hr vs. 2.50 for a bus ticket). If you're coming in from Vancouver, find street parking at Hastings/Duthie and take the 144/135 up.

  • The_Real_DealThe_Real_Deal
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    $3.25 per hr at 7.30pm?

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  • iBleedWhiteAndBlueiBleedWhiteAndBlue
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    My apologies, didn't realize the late start time. After 7 its 3.25.

  • The_Real_DealThe_Real_Deal
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    OK thanks, The bastards at UBC got $6.00 from me this morning

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  • Boxing_Day_MassacreBoxing_Day_Massacre
    Posts: 906

    Looking like I'll be able to get up there tonight should be a nice night for a game.

    Sheffield Wednesday FC; Vancouver Whitecaps FC; Blackpool Borough RLFC (RIP)
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  • Lord_BobLord_Bob
    Posts: 4,268

    I hope to be there if I'm not forced to work late. Rumour says there might be an interesting new player in the Residency lineup!

    Member no. 49 - Since 2009
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    > Brenton said:
    > Okay, I actually read the piece. It would appear that you aren't wrong.
  • BrentonBrenton
    Posts: 6,890

    Same interesting surprise as the kit announcement? Spike!

    Member #393
    @CapsOffside
  • slamoslamo
    Posts: 1,762

    The schedule is killing me - after 12 games last year I've been to two this year and will miss this one as well. I wish they'd consult with me before they schedule these matches. :-P

    The Three C's: Chill, Clan and Caps.
  • danimaldanimal
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    Match preview :

    http://t.co/AEirpyXF

    Dan Olson - Director of Membership and Recruiting - UBC Engineering @danmathias +daniel.m.m.olson 'Mon the Spurs and 'Caps! -- SS#598
  • Lord_BobLord_Bob
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    Gotta appreciate how Mike Lazar keeps giving the Juan de Fuca Plate some love.

    Post edited by Lord_Bob at 2012-06-15 10:10:14
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    > Brenton said:
    > Okay, I actually read the piece. It would appear that you aren't wrong.
  • piltdownmanpiltdownman
    Posts: 8,036

    I'm going to try to make it. Hopefully no snow up on the mountain

    AKA Brett :: #4 :: President :: Director of External Communications and Partnerships ::@piltdownman7:: Teal BCPlace : Sec 252 Row 2
  • Lord_BobLord_Bob
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    Final score was Whitecaps U-23 4-0 Washington Crossfire. Goals from Caleb Clarke, James Farenhorst, Coulton Jackson, and Michael Marousek. In addition, Reynold Stewart missed a penalty.

    If that makes the game sound a little one-sided, well, it was. Jackson and Marousek's goals were both serious quality: Marousek in particular hammered a shot at the speed of sound that got past the keeper and lodged between the netting and the frame of the goal.

    Member no. 49 - Since 2009
    Maple Leaf Forever! - maple-leaf-forever.com
    > Brenton said:
    > Okay, I actually read the piece. It would appear that you aren't wrong.
  • Blue_and_White_ArmyBlue_and_White_Army
    Posts: 4,324

    Victoria Highlanders are definitely missing Michael Marousek, as he was their top goal scorer last year.

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  • danimaldanimal
    Posts: 943

    The U23s have really nice depth right now.

    Everyone but the back four, the keeper and Bobby Jhutty were subbed out and the replacements didn't miss a beat.

    This is with most of the U18s getting the night off to rest for Sunday's match in B-Ham.

    The next three matches are on the road to Abbotsford, Bremerton, and Redmond. Then they are back home to finish the season July 6 (Swangard), 8 (Richmond), 11 (Swangard).

    Dan Olson - Director of Membership and Recruiting - UBC Engineering @danmathias +daniel.m.m.olson 'Mon the Spurs and 'Caps! -- SS#598
  • fourfourtwofourfourtwo
    Posts: 736

    I thought that was a good game and it was nice to slaughter such an unlikable coach and team.

    A few comments/ questions:

    1.) Why only 1 MLS loan? Would have been nice to see russell play.

    2.) I thought that Parkes, Dosanjh and Jhutty all stood out for me as guys that aren't part of the regular WCFC set up. Would be interesting if anyone was brought into the fold. Donsanjh, has stood out in both games I have seen.

    3.) Clarke is good, sure seems like he could ad a couple pound of weight though. It will be interesting to see when he breaks through.

    4.) It is interesting that they use the 4-2-3-1 which the sr side hasn't played since week 2.

    5.) What is the scoop on Marello, is he MLS quality

  • piltdownmanpiltdownman
    Posts: 8,036

    I hope to have a beta of my 'residency app' done for the next match. So finally we should have a clock and 'instant replays' at the lower level games.

    AKA Brett :: #4 :: President :: Director of External Communications and Partnerships ::@piltdownman7:: Teal BCPlace : Sec 252 Row 2
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