Archive of posts tagged "soccer"

Where to Watch Premier League Soccer in Vancouver

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Following the success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the continued — and amazing — fan support for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Donnelly Group pubs are preparing for the launch of the Barclays Premier League season. Starting August 8th, soccer fans all over the Lower Mainland can wake up early and head to the pub […]

FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada vs England at BC Place

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A full house is expected at BC Place on Saturday, June 27th as Canada takes on England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter finals. In anticipation of the crowd, with upwards of 53,000 fans attending the match not to mention thousands in bars, restaurants, and at the Fan Zone, BC Place issued a statement […]

FIFA Women’s World Cup Onto The Quarter Finals

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53,855 spectators attended the Round of 16 knock-out match between Canada and Switzerland on Sunday, making it one for the records books with the highest attendance for any national team match (any sport, men or women) ever in Canada. With a slow start to the match in the first half, both teams came out ready […]