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FIFA Women’s World Cup Brings New Technology to BC Place

by Rebecca Bollwitt

BC Place still had that new turf smell when I arrived this morning along with media from around the globe to preview some of the technology that will be used during the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The scene around the stadium was filled with hard hats, scaffolding, tents, fences, and new branding was all put […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Matches at BC Place

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off on June 6th and is the first major sporting event in Canada to be hosted from coast to coast, with matches to be played in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Montréal, and Moncton. Until July 5th, Vancouver will be a part of hosting the largest live spectator sporting event […]

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Win a FIFA Women’s World Cup Coca-Cola Trophy Tour Fan Experience Prize Pack

Comments 124 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The FIFA Women’s World Cup Coca-Cola Trophy Tour has been making its way across the country and will make its final stop in Metro Vancouver May 29th to May 31st. This exciting family activation builds up to kickoff on June 6th where we’ll host the largest live spectator sporting event in our country’s history. The […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Free Fan Zone

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The FIFA Women’s World Cup takes place coast to coast in Canada from June 6th to July 5th, making it the largest live spectator sporting event in our country’s history. Throughout the event, Fan Zones will be located in all six official Host Cities: Vancouver, British Columbia; Edmonton, Alberta; Winnipeg, Manitoba; Ottawa, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; […]

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Cheer on Team Canada with the Pride and Joy App

by Rebecca Bollwitt

“It is a once in a lifetime opportunity we are so excited,” says Emily Zurrer, Canadian Women’s National Team member who will play in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted by Canada this summer. ©CanadaSoccer / by Jeff VinnickPhoto via Canada Soccer on Flickr Emily has enjoyed a stellar soccer career around the world […]

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 Photos, Guide

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 (“WFC2”) hosted their inaugeral home match at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium yesterday, resulting in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC 2. Whitecaps FC 2 is the Whitecaps’ own United Soccer League (“USL”) team and over 3,200 fans came out to cheer them on, including John and I as we were given access […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Trophy Tour

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This summer Canada, and Vancouver, is hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup and with just 50 days to go the excitement is building. Leading up to kickoff on June 6th, Canadians can get up close and personal with the FIFA Women’s World Cup™ trophy ahead of the largest live spectator sporting event in our country’s […]

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5 Reasons to Attend a Whitecaps Match in 2015

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Vancouver Whitecaps FC kick off their 2015 season against Toronto FC tomorrow at BC Place in front of a sold out crowd. John and I have been Whitecaps season ticket holders since 2012, and members of the Southsiders supporter club since that time as well. With our faces, and supporting scarves, gracing Page 3 of […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Tickets On Sale

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Don’t miss FIFA Women’s World Cup action in Vancouver this summer as Canada hosts the most important international competition in women’s soccer from June 6th to July 5th, 2015. This is the first major sporting event in Canada to be hosted from coast to coast, with matches to be played in Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Ottawa, […]

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Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2015 Schedule Released

by Rebecca Bollwitt

This morning Major League Soccer (“MLS”) revealed the 2015 schedule for its 20 teams, which includes the lineup of matches for Vancouver Whitecaps FC. With two new expansion teams (and minus Chivas USA who folded last season), the Whitecaps will play newcomers Orlando City SC in Florida in March, and host New York City FC […]

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