Garber says there is no new path to a solution in Vancouver with the Whitecaps. No positive updates. Remains concerned. Says there is not enough corporate commitment/opportunity. Says there is much more in Montreal. Believes a new Olympic Stadium is not comparable to Vancouver.
🏔️ Last month, I visited Canada to do a story for @FourFourTwo on what I believe is the biggest story in MLS right now: Vancouver @WhitecapsFC potential relocation to Las Vegas. It’s a pretty shocking, worrying situation
#SaveTheCaps
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This is wrong & needs a solution. @FarhanLaljiTSN is 100% right. FIFA coming to Vancouver shouldn’t sacrifice jobs or shelve BC’a Sports history as people flood into Vancouver to consume sports. We should showcase our sports history. This is absurd. https://t.co/wBuHgnmBTv
Today’s joint commitment from The City, Province, Federal Government, Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations and PavCo sends a clear message: we are aligned behind a shared vision for the future of soccer in this city.
From improving the game day revenue model to exploring long-term stadium opportunities, partners are working together to build something that reflects the ambition of Vancouver and our region.
The Whitecaps belong in Vancouver.
How did the big #SaveTheCaps meeting go this afternoon?
BC Minister Ravi Kahlon, "It was a very positive meeting.”
There was a surprise guest.
@DailyHiveVan can confirm that the Federal Minister of Housing and Infrastructure Gregor Robertson was at the big meeting.
#VWFC#MLS
For everyone freaking out about what Jeremy Filosa has been saying about the Whitecaps to Vegas, please realise:
- all he's done is recycle the news from two weeks ago where we know there needs a major change
- he was once taken off air for saying moon landings weren't real!
Multiple sources can confirm the big meeting to discuss the future of #VWFC in Vancouver is now underway.
A who's who of big wigs has turned up to #SaveTheCaps#MLS
Do you care about keeping the @WhitecapsFC in Vancouver?
Vancouver's business community has launched an open letter declaring it is ready to help the 'Caps stay where they belong.
Sign the letter to show your support! 👇https://t.co/ivPzb6y4T6
#VWFC Jesper Sørensen on seeing #SaveTheCaps signs on the road in California.
“It’s great. It’s nice to see that some of the other teams fans want to save the caps as well. It’s not always how we feel it when we play them on the pitch, but that’s how it’s supposed to be.”
#MLS
An initiative from supporters encouraging fans of MLS teams to take part in a #SaveTheCaps demonstration this weekend.
"If they are allowed to treat Vancouver as a disposable asset today, your city, your colours, and your history are already on the auction block for tomorrow."
Canada Soccer has released a statement supporting attempts to keep the Vancouver Whitecaps in the city.
They say that #VWFC "are a cornerstone of the Canadian soccer landscape"🏔️ #SaveTheCaps
https://t.co/HNe1X4a27i