03/02/2013
My first MLS game, finally soccer is
alive in Canada. I could not miss the chance to see the Vancouver
Whitecaps take on fellow Canadian rivals Toronto FC at BC place
stadium for the opening game of the season.
It was a fantastic sunny Saturday and a
full house at BC Place. I was by myself and sitting at the opposite
end of the stadium from the supporters sections. The support is
fantastic in Vancouver, constant singing, flag waving, and even a
massive banner display. I was thoroughly taken in by the supporters.
This season is promising to be a good
one for the Whitecaps with the signing of Nigel Reo-Coker from the
English club Ipswich Town as well as Bolton Wanderers and other promising players playing great
football like Gershon Koffie, Young-Pyo Lee, Jay DeMerit, and Diago Kobayashi.
So it was kickoff, the crowd cheered
and the Whitecaps thoroughly dominated play passing the ball well and
attacking the net nearest to the side of the pitch my seat was
located. Every time goalkeeper Joe Cannon took a goal kick the entire
crowd hissed in unison until he connected with the ball and then they
let out a loud 'BOOM' when Joe fired the ball way up the pitch.
It was not until the second half that
the deadlock was broken and the Whitecaps went ahead 1-0 from a strong shot by Koffie into the bottom corner. It was a very strong passing play and cut pass to the top of the box and the shot was to hot for the keeper to handle.
The Whitecaps went on to notch a win in front of the 18,000 fans and rippling mix of Cascadian and Canadian
Flags. All in all a great game and when I am back to Vancouver in
June I will be sure to go catch a few more games!
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