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[Victoria Watcher]

Thomas Müller scored his first goal in the American MLS to help Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-2 win over St. Louis City on Sunday.

The 35-year-old German veteran stepped up to score the winner from the penalty spot deep into injury time.

Watch the goal below.



https://ca.sports.ya...-182900962.html

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 24 August 2025 - 12:27 PM.

[Matt R.]

There was some fifa signing thing outside of cactus club in coal harbour yesterday, the tent was built so you couldn’t see inside but it must have been someone important as the popo were hanging around keeping an eye on things. Lineup never seemed to get very long, maybe 50 - 75 folks.

What’s that called there, Olympic square or something? I just know it as the float plane / cactus club square.

[UDeMan]

The FIFA world Cup trophy was on display in Vancouver yesterday.

[Matt R.]

Oh maybe that's what it was.  There was some sort of kids colouring sheet too.  I don't know - I was elbows up on the Feenie crispy chicken sandwich at the Club.

[Victoria Watcher]

Whitecaps FC are off to West semifinal after dramatic shootout win in Dallas

Read more at: https://vicnews.com/...-win-in-dallas/

[Victoria Watcher]

Maybe Aastra will weigh in. But I remember the whitecaps being such a big deal in the 80’s.

I know I used to follow close.

Even one trip to Florida with my folks I’d get up early to ride my bike to the store to get the paper (US Today) to read scores. But then most would be the next day.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 02 November 2025 - 02:00 PM.

[aastra]

Sure, that league was big for a while. In BC we exalted Bob Lenarduzzi as if he were Pele. But reviewing it now I see much of it has slipped from my memory. For example, several of the team names including the Toronto team. But I remember the Sounders and the Cosmos, and how the American broadcast likened Vancouver to a village (not really what he was meaning to say, but everybody was offended anyway).

[Mike K.]

I thought the White Caps were a newer phenomenon? Zero presence at all when I was growing up. Nobody ever went to a game, no kid wore their jersey or logo. I only heard of the team when in university.

[Victoria Watcher]

I thought the White Caps were a newer phenomenon? Zero presence at all when I was growing up. Nobody ever went to a game, no kid wore their jersey or logo. I only heard of the team when in university.

 

Whitecaps (1974 to 1984)  > 86ers > Whitecaps (2009 to present).

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 03 November 2025 - 06:46 AM.

[Mike K.]

Oh? Wild.

I have never heard of the 86ers.

[aastra]

 

 

I thought the White Caps were a newer phenomenon? 

 

I'm pretty sure the ocean has always had whitecaps. But don't take my word for it. Go ask a whale.

[Victoria Watcher]

Vancouver Whitecaps not 'economically sustainable' with current BC Place lease, says MLS commissioner

 

https://dailyhive.co...-bc-place-lease

 

 

 

 

Sources tell Daily Hive that the Whitecaps take home less than 20 per cent of all net food and beverage revenue on a match day at BC Place.

 

That’s less than any other team in Major League Soccer.

 

Garber noted that the Whitecaps are at the bottom of the league in terms of revenue, despite being in the top half in attendance.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 09 November 2025 - 04:28 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Whitecaps win a thriller to reach MLS conference final for 1st time

Read more at: https://vicnews.com/...l-for-1st-time/

[Victoria Watcher]

Vancouver Whitecaps beat San Diego 3-1 to win Western Conference final

 

Whitecaps will now face off against Inter Miami for the 2025 MLS Cup

 

https://www.cbc.ca/n...o-mls-9.6997782

 

 

 

 

In Vancouver, fans packed the stands at B.C. Place during a Whitecaps FC viewing party, where supporters gathered to watch the club compete in its first-ever MLS Cup western final.

The ‘Caps finished the regular season second in the West with an 18-7-9 record, and eliminated FC Dallas and Los Angeles FC before taking on San Diego for the conference title. 

Vancouver topped Miami 3-1 in the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal in April. 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 30 November 2025 - 01:02 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano hailed Lionel Messi as "extraordinary" after the Argentine superstar steered the club into their first MLS Cup final with a 5-1 thrashing of New York City FC on Saturday.

 

A Tadeo Allende hat-trick and goals from Mateo Silvetti and Telasco Segovia sent a revitalised Miami roaring into Major League Soccer's championship game next Saturday at their home field in Fort Lauderdale.

 

While Messi did not get on the scoresheet, the 38-year-old provided a crucial, classy assist for Miami's third goal scored by Silvetti that effectively killed off the game as New York chased an equaliser.

 

 

https://carrollspape...f5d2ca6123.html

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 30 November 2025 - 01:03 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

IEOA Truck Parade & Food Drive

 

Saturday December 6, 2025

 

 

 

 

https://www.ieoa.ca/...ood-drive-2025/

 

 

 

 

We are excited to announce the highly anticipated 27th annual IEOA Truck Parade & Food Drive, set to take place on Saturday, December 6, 2025. We are thrilled to bring back this community event, featuring approximately 80 spectacularly decorated commercial vehicles traversing a scenic 35km route throughout Greater Victoria. Since its inaugural event, the IEOA Truck Parade & Food Drive has made a remarkable impact, successfully collecting over 176,000 pounds of much-needed food and raising an impressive $114,700 to support local food banks. This year, we are excited to continue this tradition of giving back. The parade will roll through exciting light-up events taking place in Oak Bay and Langford, culminating in a grand finale in Colwood at Royal Bay, at approximately 8:00 pm. For those who want to watch the event from home, CHEK News will be providing live coverage from Oak Bay Village, starting at 6:00 pm. Parade details including the route, schedule, and GPS tracker information are below. We warmly encourage all spectators to join us in supporting this worthy cause by donating to local food banks, links to a variety of food banks are below for those who prefer to donate financially. We look forward to seeing you there!

Food Donation Drop off Locations November 24 – December 5
Allways Towing at 647B Dupplin Road
Capital Iron: Store Street and Langford locations
Sunbelt Rental Locations: Victoria, Langford, Sidney
WestCoast Appliance Gallery on Nanaimo Street in Victoria

 

Food Donation locations on the evening of Saturday December 6

Mustard Seed at Breakwater Cafe on Dallas Road
Mustard Seed at Memorial Cres & Dallas Road
Oak Bay Municipal Hall in the Oak Bay Village
Sands Funeral Home with Emery Electric at 317 Goldstream Ave
Langford Light Up at Veterans Memorial Park
Christmas in Colwood at the Royal Bay Commons

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 30 November 2025 - 06:12 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Lost. Could have won. Weak.

[LJ]

Vancouver Whitecaps not 'economically sustainable' with current BC Place lease, says MLS commissioner

 

https://dailyhive.co...-bc-place-lease

 

 

 

 

Sources tell Daily Hive that the Whitecaps take home less than 20 per cent of all net food and beverage revenue on a match day at BC Place.

 

That’s less than any other team in Major League Soccer.

 

Garber noted that the Whitecaps are at the bottom of the league in terms of revenue, despite being in the top half in attendance.

Town of Mesa in Arizona is begging MLS for a new franchise, they are building a dedicated stadium for the purpose. MLS says they don't plan any expansion but an existing team could move there.

Oh oh, bye bye Whitecaps.

[max.bravo]

Why can’t Vancouver keep any professional sports teams?
(CFL hardly counts)