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NASL Update 08.02.10
BALTIMORE, MD
The Montreal Impact (6-8-6) and the Baltimore Crystal Palace (5-9-5) played to a 1-1 tie (halftime 0-0), Saturday, at Maryland SoccerPlex, near Baltimore.
With only 10 players on the field, due to the ejection of Simon Gatti following his second yellow card of the match, midfielder Tony Donatelli opened the scoring on a penalty kick in the 63rd minute of play. Donatelli beat goalkeeper Evan Bush with a precise shot to score his 6th goal of the season. He is now in fourth place in league scoring with 15 points.
CARY, NC
In the second game of a five-match road spell, Vancouver Whitecaps FC (8W-3L-10D) were held to a 2-2 draw at NASL Conference rivals Carolina RailHawks (6W-4L-7D) in the USSF D-2 Pro League on Saturday evening.
In what was a pulsating clash between the top two clubs in the NASL Conference, the Whitecaps stormed out to an early two-goal lead at WakeMed Soccer Park. Martin Nash scored from the penalty spot before Philippe Davies doubled Vancouver’s advantage in Cary, North Carolina. However, the RailHawks fought their way back into the match and earned a point with first-half goals by captain Mark Schulte and midfielder Josh Gardner.
Buffalo Takes Vancouver In 2010 W-League Final
FLASH TAKE 2010 W-LEAGUE TITLE
Buffalo Defeats Vancouver Whitecaps, 3-1
SANTA CLARITA, CA – On a clear, warm evening at Harry Welch Stadium in Santa Clarita, California, the Buffalo Flash met the Vancouver Whitecaps in a battle of undefeated teams for 2010 W-League Championship Presented by Umbro. In the end it was the Flash who were too much, defeating Vancouver, 3-1, to claim the 2010 W-League Championship.
Kelly Parker and Veronica Boquete led Buffalo all season and the 2010 Championship match would be no different. Despite being down 1-0 in the second half the Flash responded with three goals, including two from Boquete, to take the Championship.
The first half started tentatively, with both sides looking nervous to take too many risks. In the 10th minute Buffalo began to fall into a rhythm, controlling possession and sending prodding balls through Vancouver’s back line. The Flash seemed unable to make the last touch to set up a chance on goal.
Vancouver did well to smother W-League MVP Parker early, not allowing her to make the runs and passes she is accustomed to. After withstanding a wave of Flash pressure the Whitecaps began to turn the tide midway through the first half.
Whitecaps The New Brand
VANCOUVER, BC – With just a few short months remaining before Vancouver Whitecaps FC take to the pitch as the 17th team in Major League Soccer (MLS), the club formally unveiled their new brand and logo, and announced a second and final season ticket deposit window that will open to fans this weekend.
“Today was a historic moment for our club, our fans, and our city. I believe our fans and our players will take immense pride in wearing the logo we’ve unveiled here today – and that it will set the tone for the many great years to come,” stated Whitecaps FC chief executive officer Paul Barber. “Having now shared the basis of our club’s new identity, I know our fans will be even more anxious to show their pride and see it come to life in the stands and on the pitch – so I’m also pleased to share the news that we are offering fans the chance to secure their opportunity to be there when we kick off the 2011 season.”
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2011 season ticket deposits for the club’s inaugural campaign will go on sale again to the general public this Saturday, June 12, at 10 a.m. PT. Season tickets will start at $319, and will include a minimum of 17 matches throughout the season.
This public sales window is just the second opportunity for fans to purchase deposits. The sales window follows a highly successful initial first offering over a year ago where more than 5,000 deposits sold in less than 48 hours. Since that time, an additional 5,000 deposits have been sold to existing season ticket holders, partners, and members of the waitlist. The club will cap season tickets for the 2011 season at 16,500.
In addition to releasing information on tickets, the club also unveiled the new brand and logo following a 10-month consultation process that included world-renowned soccer brand adidas, Publicis Canada, Whitecaps FC ownership group, staff, fans, and season ticket holders. The new brand and logo, which will be used throughout the club come November 2010, draws its inspiration from the spectacular geography of Western Canada’s largest city, as well as the club’s long tradition of success. The new brand will see Whitecaps FC continue their long tradition of using white as one of their primary colours, while the club have also incorporated the colour of ‘deep sea’ blue as a reflection of Vancouver’s natural landscape.
“This new logo and brand takes into account the rich history and tradition that we have established as a club, while providing a fresh representation of one of the most beautiful cities in the world,” said Whitecaps FC president Bob Lenarduzzi. “The new brand and logo not only engages our many fans that have supported us since 1974, it will also engage new fans to our club and to the MLS with a symbol that truly reflects Vancouver and the incredible landscape that makes this city unique.”
The new logo sees the words ‘Vancouver Whitecaps FC’ written in white on a deep sea blue background, with the renowned mountains of Vancouver’s north shore sitting above the club’s name in white and reflecting down on the city’s waterfront – below the club name. The colour used to symbolize the refection of the mountains on the waterfront is a lighter blue or “Whitecaps blue”, which pays tribute to the primary colour on the club’s logo worn during the historic 1979 Soccer Bowl championship. Lining the new mark is the colour silver, a distinct nod to the club’s numerous championship titles that have been won since 1974.
A limited line of Whitecaps FC merchandise, including adidas scarves and t-shirts featuring the newly unveiled logo, are now available for sale online at whitecapsfc.com, during matches this season at Swangard Stadium, and at “The Tourist Shop” retail location in the Pacific Centre in downtown Vancouver.
Whitecaps FC fans will be able to purchase a Vancouver MLS season ticket deposit for $50, beginning Saturday, June 12, at 10 a.m. PT. For more information regarding MLS season ticket deposits, visit whitecapsfc.com.
