Post by Kyle Feller on Jul 22, 2009 9:35:59 GMT -5
A nice write up on how the Vancouver expansion is going so far.
With opening kick for Vancouver just 86 weeks away, thinks are quietly moving towards a successful opening. Vancouver is well set up for success. The ownership group seems solid. Billionaire Greg Kerfoot has long been a friend of soccer and Steve Nash adds glamor and splash to the ownership. The Whitecaps have done well at the gate and the market is hungry for higher level soccer. BC Place is well situated and funding is in place for a substantial renovation (well over $200 million U.S.) that will add a retractable roof. Soccer capacity will be limited to 20k.
The team has set-up a slick website, that is unfortunately updated infrequently. The site contains links to BC Place renovations, and a brief discussion of the hoped for waterfront stadium. There were reports soon after the announcement of the franchise that more than 5k season ticket deposits had been received.
Impressive Stadiums!
www.whitecapsfc.com/stadium/
With opening kick for Vancouver just 86 weeks away, thinks are quietly moving towards a successful opening. Vancouver is well set up for success. The ownership group seems solid. Billionaire Greg Kerfoot has long been a friend of soccer and Steve Nash adds glamor and splash to the ownership. The Whitecaps have done well at the gate and the market is hungry for higher level soccer. BC Place is well situated and funding is in place for a substantial renovation (well over $200 million U.S.) that will add a retractable roof. Soccer capacity will be limited to 20k.
The team has set-up a slick website, that is unfortunately updated infrequently. The site contains links to BC Place renovations, and a brief discussion of the hoped for waterfront stadium. There were reports soon after the announcement of the franchise that more than 5k season ticket deposits had been received.
Impressive Stadiums!
www.whitecapsfc.com/stadium/
