The Carolina Railhawks NASL team, a group of potential investors, and high-ranking MLS officials will meet on April 12 to discuss making the Railhawks an MLS franchise.

No word if this is more likely than NY2

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2012/03/16/kick-spotlight-shines-montreal-first-mls-bow?module=from_footer

http://www.indyweek.com/triangleoffense/archives/2012/03/15/major-league-soccer-executives-to-visit-triangle-on-april-12

Use discount code "SURRENDER" to claim your $5 discount if you order 3 shirts.

http://vancouversouthsiders.bigcartel.com/product/impact-surrender-monkey-t-shirts

How long do we think we might be able to keep this guy? After the Houston game on the post game show Dede suggested he would like to be his agent because he see's Darren having a future with bigger clubs.

Are we all convinced? Would it be wise not to become to emotionally invested in young Darren?

What a fabulous game. I'd have to go back a few years recall such an electric young player.

It seems that a bridge along the I-5 has collapsed. The actual section that’s collapsed is near Mount Vernon, and crosses the Skagit River. There are other alternatives nearby, but it’s something everyone should be aware of if they’re driving.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/may/24/bridge-collapse-washington-state-cars

March 23rd, 2013 @ Fibber Magees in Nanaimo

It's in the upstairs portion of Fibber's 5:00pm Start showing up 5:30 Kick off

This is a pub style restaurant so ALL AGES venue.

Oh and did we mention there are over 30 beer on tap! :D

All the info can be found here. LIKE our page too while you're at it. ;)

http://www.facebook.com/events/581309785215194/permalink/581309788548527/

They are printer proofs for Caps and Drillers 1981 season tickets + a Canada Mens Game at Empire

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb424/stevie8282/photo_001.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb424/stevie8282/photo.jpg

http://i1205.photobucket.com/albums/bb424/stevie8282/photo_002.jpg

I will probably get them framed. If they are worth no money, they are nice to look at!

Quon has represented the USA at every youth international level. If the report is accurate, this would likely be the first case of a player with legitimate prospects in her native country's national program choosing to play for a lower-ranked Canada.

https://twitter.com/JeffKassouf/status/337204553705463808

Cardiff City striker Kenny Miller could be on his way to Canada.

Vancouver Whitecaps are keen to sign Scotland international Miller and Cardiff City will listen to their offer having brought in Slovenian forward Etien Velikonja.

There would certainly be a big Scottish welcome for Miller if he does move to Vancouver. Head coach Martin Rennie is from Thurso, while assistant Paul Ritchie is a former Scotland international from Kirkcaldy

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Miller

MOD NOTE: Moved to Whitecaps MLS

SUBJECT: Help Us Send Street Soccer Players to June Sports in Alert Bay

Hello,

I wanted to invite you to join a crowd-sourcing effort undertaken by the Vancouver Street Soccer League to raise $5,000 to send a group of street soccer players to compete in June Sports, an annual First Nations sporting event held on Father's Day weekend in Alert Bay. It is an incredible community celebration that had a profound impact on the lives of many of our players when we traveled and competed there in 2011.

You can learn more about June Sports here: portlandfc.ca/events/

Basically, we need your help to make it happen. We need to raise roughly $5,000 in the next couple weeks to pay for food and transportation (accommodation is free because we'll be sleeping in tents!).

Every day or so, we will update our June Sports page so you know how much we've raised. You can help by donating here: canadahelps.org/CharityProfilePage.aspx?CharityID=s69787

Or help us spread the word and forward this on to a friend or post our June Sports page: http://portlandfc.ca/events/ on your Facebook wall or twitter feed.

Please help us get out the word!

Thanks,

A Big Street Soccer Fan

Episode 1!!!!!

Here’s your chance to win a trip for 2 to NY to watch the WhitecapsFC at New York Red Bulls game live – this includes your flight, accommodation, and 2 tickets to the game!

Every game day order any Red Bull beverage at our favourite headquarters, Doolin’s Irish Pub (or the Cellar), to receive one entry ballot for the draw. You can order your Red Bull straight up, with vodka, as a bomb, or even a Black Bull (1/2 Guinness, ½ Red Bull) – they all count.

This is a Southsiders exclusive contest…so the more you join us at Doolin’s for games, the better your chances to win!

Many options have already been declined for players around the league, and with trades for draft position always a possibility there are some interesting times ahead.

Don't claim to be a great singer so go easy on me please ;)

my version: https://soundcloud.com/georgiastraitsupporters/rhythm-of-the-southside

New Southsider Lyrics:

The rhythm of my heart is beating like a drum

With the words "I love you" rolling off my tongue

No never will I roam for the Southside is home

Where the ocean meets the sky

In Vancouver

Rod's version to get a better idea:

• schedule - http://athletics.sfu.ca/teams/soccer-men/2012-schedule.html
• news story - http://athletics.sfu.ca/newsathletics/soccer-men-s/sfu-men-s-soccer-announces-2012-schedule.html

There was one point during the game where he swung a ball over from one side of the field to the other and the ball landed right on Khalfans feet, i predict this lad will be part of our core group next year.

I know it's early and he's only just signed for us, but if he improves from this point he's going to be fantastic.  Looking forward to seeing more of him.

http://canadasoccer.com/canada-mnt-to-host-costa-rica-in-edmonton-on-28-may-p153611

I'm going to get there if I can humanly arrange it, and maybe even if I can't. Anyone else interested?

The Map is finally up.

Our first Cascadia Cup match of 2013!

• TV: City TV
• Radio: TEAM 1410

Standings:

• Vancouver Whitecaps FC (3W - 3D - 4L, 7th place MLS West)
• Whitecaps previous results: D-L-D-L-W
• Portland Timbers (4W - 6D - 1L, 2nd place MLS West)
• Timbers previous results: D-W-D-D-W

Pre-Match at:

• Doolin's Irish Pub, 654 Nelson St, Vancouver (open regular time, 11:30am)
• Roxy Burger, 910 Granville Street, Vancouver (open regular time, 11:30am)

Southsiders Itinerary

• 11:30am - Doolin's & Roxy Burger opens
• 12:30 pm - Membership table opens at Doolin's
• 2:15 - Membership and Merchandise tables closes
• 2:45 - March leaves Doolin's down Granville
• 3:45 - All Southsiders are in their seats! Get in as early as possible for this match!
• 4:00pm - Kickoff
• 6:00pm - Kickon? Whatever the opposite of kickoff is.

I Know The Score

I Know The Lineup

March route

Both Camilo and Koffie are candidates this week.

Kinda surprised he went for a lower level team...

Whitecaps have started off at 12th for the 2012 instalment.

The Power Rankings Politburo has been a fan of Martin Rennie since the old Cleveland City Stars days, and we’re very, very fond of what he’s done with the ‘Caps roster so far. They still need some depth in central midfield, but the overhaul looks like a winning one.

Key Additions: Sébastien Le Toux (F), Lee Nguyen (M), Lee Young-Pyo (D), Darren Mattocks (F/M)
Key Losses: Jeb Brovsky (D), Shea Salinas (M)
First Game: March 10 vs. Montreal

As Director of Away Travel, my first priority is to help plan and organize travel to the away matches of the Whitecaps first team. Part of my role involves contacting the various front offices concerning ticketing, away supporter rules and regulations, and coordinating pre/post-match events with the opposing supporter groups when we are away. I will also be responsible for starting and updating the various away travel threads on the the forum.

To ensure that this process runs as smoothly as possible, I am asking for your cooperation and assistance in refraining from contacting the various front offices concerning the away matches, and from starting additional threads for these trips. It is my hope that we can keep the “Away Travel” branch of the forum not only organized, but as the main source of #CapsOnTour information.

We will once again be offering organized Southsiders trips to Seattle and Portland this year. The specifics of these trips are dependent on the schedule, the away ticketing allocation and restrictions placed on us by the various front offices, and will become available as soon as we can get them to you. We are considering some unique options for these trips, so stay tuned for the exciting details.

Depending on the level of interest and number of people, we may also offer additional organized trips to other away matches. With five matches in California this season (San Jose twice, Chivas twice, Galaxy once), I would like to see an “official” trip planned down there, and am hopeful that we can get a large contingent traveling to the Midwest and East Coast this year. We are looking into a number of ways in which we can make these trips more affordable for our members, including discounted airfare, and hope to see our #CapsOnTour contingent grow. If we do not plan an organized trip to an away match to which you would like to travel, fear not, for we will still have the basics covered for you.

Although the priority for away trips will be to see the first team in action, we may also consider setting up trips to see our Reserve and Residency teams in action, in addition to traveling to support our other local soccer teams, like the Victoria Highlanders.

If you would like a dedicated thread for these types of trips, or any others that are missing, or have any questions or comments for me, please email me at me at travel@vancouversouthsiders.ca, and I will do my best to get back to you in a timely manner.

Thanks for your cooperation and support. I can’t wait to experience the 2013 season with you all - only 53 more days!

Thats' all...

Charlatans - Crashin' In