June 20, 2012 - Whitecaps FC vs New York Red Bulls - MLS Round 15 (R)

Chris

Matchday Info
TV: TSN
Radio: TEAM 1410

Vancouver Whitecaps FC (7W-4D-3L, 25 pts) - 3rd, Western Conference
New York Red Bulls (8W-2D-3L, 26 pts) - 3rd, Eastern Conference

Southsiders Itinerary
TBD - Tifo setup.
6:45 - March leaves Doolin's
8:00 - Kickoff
10:30 - Tifo teardown

As this game is a late kickoff we will march at our usual 75 minutes before game time.

Membership
This will not be a membership event.

I Know The Score

I Know The Lineup

Canadianspur

seathanaich said: Surprise, surprise - Henry will NOT be playing on Vancouver's artificial turf surface.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/06/15/marquez-henry-will-miss-red-bulls-matches-vs-fire-caps

Wrong thread perhaps?

Seathanaich

Thanks Canadian Spur - change noted.

prawnsideFC

guess who just substituted henry for mattocks in mls fantasy! :)

Brenton

ARGH!

When it comes to Henry, I can't help but put aside my desire to play weakened opposition. I want to see him play in person, full stop. I've already told my partner this, and she is maybe okay with me spending money to see New York play later this year somewhere. Toronto? Ugh.

VanCityVilla

It's a shame because Henry was so much fun to yell at in New York last year.

Bistchen

Henry should of stayed in France. @$%^ (!&# !

Bad_Gones

Brenton said When it comes to Henry, I can't help but put aside my desire to play weakened opposition. I want to see him play in person, full stop. I've already told my partner this, and she is maybe okay with me spending money to see New York play later this year somewhere. Toronto? Ugh.

If you can wait, I'm planning a trip next year to see the Caps play in NYC.

Jay_Duke

VanCityVilla said: It's a shame because Henry was so much fun to yell at in New York last year.

And look, Koffie is pointing out what was wrong with the 2011 Whitecaps.

MattBinYYC

Let's not forget that this game is MattBinYYC's debut in BC Place.

I hope to meet you all at Doolins! Thanks to GoF, I'll shall be in the first row of 252!

Also, hopefully Man of the Match presenter :)

Chris

seathanaich said: Surprise, surprise - Henry will NOT be playing on Vancouver's artificial turf surface.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/06/15/marquez-henry-will-miss-red-bulls-matches-vs-fire-caps

Driveforfiver

"Henry is recovering from a calf injury he sustained while training on his own during the international break." “I would guess a week should be enough,” Backe said.

Of course it will be, just enough time to skip over Vancouver and start fresh back in New York. What a joke. What will Beckham's excuse be this year?

bah

Driveforfiver said:

What will Beckham's excuse be this year?

Potentially, the Olympics. There has been some talk of him taking up one of the three overage spots for England.

MattBinYYC

shomgotoshi said:

Driveforfiver said:

What will Beckham's excuse be this year?

Potentially, the Olympics. There has been some talk of him taking up one of the three overage spots for England.

Yeah, I heard this back when the Caps were putting those signs up by his underwear ads.

piltdownman

Beckham,as well as Ryan Giggs and Craig Bellamy, were on Geat Britain team's 35 player list submitted to FIFA. Unless he is injured he is expected to make the 18 man list that has be be submitted in 2 weeks. He is also confirmed to be an Opening Ceremony ambassador. There is almost zero chance he will play in Vancouver in July or at all this year with LAG far outside the playoff picture.

This however is a good thing as better chance we're get 3pts

Jay_Duke

I'm with Brenton.

Not only do I want to see these stars (Henry much more than Beckham) in th flesh at least once, I want th Caps to beat the best. Not only that it's bad for marketing the games to casuals.

Too bad all around.

spinrack

For whatever it's worth, New York lost today at Chicago.

MattBinYYC

What time do people typically show up at Doolin's?

piltdownman

For a midweek match maybe 4pm.

Chris

Later, on weekdays, but there'll probably be a good crowd by 6 with the late start.

MattBinYYC

Allegedly, the president has my ticket. I assume he's easy to find?

brrrrrradley · Post edited by brrrrrradley at 2012-06-18 12:31:33

Now there manager isn't even coming (personal matter) and I would wager money that their big defender signing Wilman Conde won't be playing. If we don't absolutely hammer these guys I am going to be a little disappointed.

As tweeted by #bigapplesoccer

berto1089

Its one thing for their two DP's to not make the trip. Their manager? Now the 'Caps have to slaughter NY. Disrespect.

GoF

MattBinYYC said: Allegedly, the president has my ticket. I assume he's easy to find?

Don't worry Matt. All the Southsiders know him. Just ask for Chairman Chris or Tractor Boy

Chris

Confirmed. Wilman Conde not coming to Vancouver according to Tyler Green.

You know, I'd enjoy seeing Henry in person too, but if teams want to hamstring themselves like this when coming to play us then fucking go for it. We'll take the three points and go celebrate with vodka and red bull afterwards.

MattBinYYC

Ugh, today and Tuesday are gonna drag by slowly.

spinrack · Post edited by spinrack at 2012-06-18 17:23:15

Wednesday night is also the Canadians home opener at Nat Bailey. One of my relatives already turned down my second 'Caps ticket in favour of the baseball game. I wonder if we will see a reduced number of fair weather fans.

Bistchen

The way we (whitecaps) are playing as a team lately, I think it makes no difference wether or not Henry or Beckham play for their MLS clubs against us.

Look at the Galaxy's place in the table for example. NY Red Bulls are 3rd in the east.......

and yet they have Beckham and Henry. It makes no difference in my books.

To see them in the flesh and get ticket sales above 21, 000 for these matches are all that really matters to me.

The_Real_Deal

MattBinYYC said: Allegedly, the president has my ticket. I assume he's easy to find?

I am

SAFC_Yank

As with the President of many important organizations, all you need to do is look for the cadre of large gentlemen in dark suits and sunglasses.

VanCityVilla

Brettness37

Davide is climbing in my esteem, along with many others it seems. I love that he paraphrases "WHO ARE YA?" in these interviews and promos. First after Seattle (the whole what have they won/where have they played) and the "we aren't scared" in this one. LOVE IT.

PulovYuran

If I had the time and resources, I would have loved to make a big tifo with on it, and beside it write "Henry? Henry? Henry?"

Brenton

It's anthem singer Marie Hui's birthday today. I propose we sing her happy birthday. Question is, when? Right before the national anthems? We risk getting cut off. Right after? We'll be drowned out by the cheering and she'll leave the field.

PDJ

As players leave the field from the warm up????

Brenton

Would she realize that it's for her? Will she be on the field?

AJAX79

Would have to do it when she is anounced for it to make sence! It would be nice if she would not start the anthems until we were done.

Brenton

I'll put in a request with the club, see if it's feasible.

SAFC_Yank

Warning ... cranky killjoy alert!

Singing Happy Birthday in public places is silly and overwrought. There will be 19,000 people there and only 365 days in the year. Are you going to sing it for everybody? There are probably 2 or 3 Southsiders with birthdays today, too.

Leave singing Happy Birthday to close family and friends. And tell restaurants to knock it off, too.

Okay, silly rant over. Resume your happiness.

Brenton

No one is suggesting we sing it to everybody, every Southsider or every fan in the building every single day. That would be silly and overwrought. But Marie sings to us and everyone else every game. Singing back to her seems like a nice thing to do.

CapsownMLS

anyone going to meet Robson before the game?

Fynnsky

CapsownMLS said: anyone going to meet Robson before the game?

Wasn't there some plan to serenade him or something?

Brenton

A suggestion. I think it would happen regardless of a plan, as he'll be just 50 feet from us when we are in the plaza.

AJAX79

We will surely have to sing Doo Doo Do Do, Oh Barry Robson!... at the plaza!

krisaug5

AJAX79 said: We will surely have to sing Doo Doo Do Do, Oh Barry Robson!... at the plaza!

ABSO FUNKIN LUTELY

cdusdal · Post edited by cdusdal at 2012-06-20 14:58:58

Not "Here's to you, Barry Robson"?

Edit: I can see the simpler one being better.

cdusdal

When does Marie actually come on the field? If she comes through the tunnel we could do it then?

Chris

krisaug5 said:

AJAX79 said: We will surely have to sing Doo Doo Do Do, Oh Barry Robson!... at the plaza!

ABSO FUNKIN LUTELY

I will attempt to change your mind at Doolin's. That Son Of Your Father song that GoF posted would be great and non-repetitive.

AJAX79

A huge reason why we wanted to do Doo Doo Do Do oh Barry Robson is because it's a no brainer and no one has to learn anything. It's not like that will forever be his southsiders song. It was stated that he will be at the plaza so we thought that song becasue it is his staple and everyone knows the tune, no learning involved. I'd rather that be sung and have everyone sing it and he knows what it's for than have one that is made up and a few sing it and he's like "whet are they trying to do over there?"

We just wan there to be no doubt who we are singing to and like mentioned, this all came together in a last minute fashion and does not mean that no other songs can't be sung in the future.

MattBinYYC

I'm here now, and I took a peek inside BC Place through the window in the HoF... and I am in love.

danimal

Chris said:

krisaug5 said:

AJAX79 said: We will surely have to sing Doo Doo Do Do, Oh Barry Robson!... at the plaza!

ABSO FUNKIN LUTELY

I will attempt to change your mind at Doolin's. That Son Of Your Father song that GoF posted would be great and non-repetitive.

Just checked out GoF's suggestion. Excellent and simple.

Thumbs up.

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