Surrey United vs Peace Arch United
PCSL Premier Division
May 14, 2008 - Cloverdale
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Picks of the Week
Selected games to watch from British Columbia's top senior men's and women's amateur leagues.
Saturday May 17
PCSL - Seattle
Wolves vs Victoria United (Men)
7:00pm Starfire Sports Complex, Tukwila WA
PCSL - Kelowna
United vs Surrey United (Women)
7:30pm Beasly Park (Winfield)
Sunday May 18
PCSL - Peace Arch
SC vs Kamloops Excel (Men)
2:30pm South Surrey Athletic Park
PCSL - Semiahmoo SC
vs Victoria Stars (Women)
12:30pm South Surrey Athletic Park
Calendar
Saturday May 17
Whitecaps FC vs Ventura County Fusion - Women
Home Opener - Swangard Stadium, Burnaby
Saturday May 24
Sapperton
Rovers vs Royal City Club Coaches
Re-enactment of first soccer game in BC
3.00pm Queens Park Stadium, New Westminster
Wednesday June 4
Canada vs Panama (Men)
Fort Lauderdale, FLA
Sunday June 15
Canada vs Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
Men
FIFA World Cup 2010 Qualifier
Kingstown, Saint Vincent Island.
June 15 - 21
Peace Queen Cup
South Korea
Canadian
Clubs on TV
Please always check local listings
Saturday May 17
Toronto FC vs Columbus Crew
12.00pm CBC
Wednesday May 21
Toronto FC vs D.C. United
4:30pm The Score
Saturday June 7
Whitecaps vs Seattle Sounders (Women)
4.00pm Shaw
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Canada West - Men
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Fraser Valley SL -
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Lower Island Women's SA
Metro Women's SL
Pacific Coast Soccer League
SFU
Clan - Men
SFU
Clan - Women
Vancouver Island SL - Men
Vancouver Metro
SL - Men
Youth
Leagues - Boys
Youth
Leagues - Girls
Waterfront Stadium

Official Stadium
Website
Friends of Soccer
Stadium Now!
Today
in Football History
15 May 1949
Wales played their first international against Portugal but lost 3-2
in Lisbon.
15 May 1955
Scotland met Yugoslavia for the first time at international level
and drew 2-2 in Belgrade.
The Association of Football Statisticians)
15 May 2008
BC Place Stadium to get retractable roof by 2011 - News 1130
Premier Gordon Campbell will announce at a news conference tomorrow the
provincial government has decided to put a retractable roof on BC Place
stadium. One unconfirmed report says the Whitecaps could be moving
into the dome on an interim basis.
Qualifying Format Unveiled for 2008-09 CONCACAF Champions League™
The new CONCACAF Champions League™ will be comprised of 24 teams,
representing each of CONCACAF's regions.
Whitecaps ain to give Miami the blues - Whitecaps FC
Vancouver Whitecaps men (2-1-0) play their first away game of the 2008
USL First Division season when they visit Miami FC Blues (1-4-1) at
Tropical Park Stadium on Friday afternoon.
Whitecaps women set to kick off
-
Whitecaps FC
Vancouver Whitecaps women (0-0-0) begin their 2008 USL W-League Western
Conference campaign when they host expansion club Ventura County Fusion
(0-1-0) at Swangard Stadium on Saturday evening.
Vancouver, FC Indiana open new era - USL
The W-League FC Indiana Lionesses and the PDL Vancouver Whitecaps
Residency open unique campaigns for the 2008 season this weekend when
they take to the field as professional teams.
Montreal lose again on the road
The Montreal Impact (2-4-0; 6 points) ended its six-game stretch on the
road with a 1-0 loss against the Charleston Battery (3-1-2; 11 points),
Wednesday, at Blackbaud Stadium, in Charleston, South Carolina.
Whitecaps welcome in Surrey - The Province
Vancouver Coun. Peter Ladner said Surrey's interest is a "reminder how
important it is to get the stadium built in Vancouver." "It's the place
where corporate sponsorships can be sold. Company directors can walk
from their offices to their corporate boxes. They're needed to make the
project go. This is the perfect location," Ladner said.
Routed by the USA - Rhian Wilkinson's Journal
Let's get this over with. In Washington D.C. we lost to the United
States last Saturday by 6-0! Losing like this is a HUGE blow, to the
ego, to our mentality and to how we view ourselves as individual players
and as a team.
Toronto FC itching for action - Globe and Mail
It has been a long time since the last streamers were unfurled and
snaked around the feet and legs of a visiting player attempting a corner
kick at BMO Field. Toronto FC has not played since May 1, a 1-1 draw
with the New York Red Bulls.
FCBarcelona, MLS establish partnership - MLS
The new, five-year partnership between MLS and FC Barcelona - the
first-ever European club to establish a long-term agreement with MLS and
SUM in the United States - includes the organization of a minimum of six
international matches throughout the term.
Richmond SC open against Tri-Cities Extreme
Richmond SC played their opening game in the tough Pacific Coast Soccer
League Wednesday night against home team Tri-Cities Xtreme at Percy
Perry Stadium in Coquitlam.
The academy atop the hill - The Province
From its perch atop Burnaby Mountain, Simon Fraser University has always
been a place of higher post-secondary learning. Now, the university is
working with the Burnaby School District to bring higher learning to
high school student-athletes through the formation of the SFU Sports
Academy.
Reminder to all BCSA registered referees - BCSA
As of August 1, 2007 the British Columbia Soccer Association has
implemented in BC the standards which have been mandated by the CSA,
regarding the NEW Nation-wide Referee Development Program.
INTERNATIONAL
Four years on, stage is set - FIFA
It is exactly four years since South Africa was awarded the right to
host the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ and the country's biggest backer, FIFA
President Joseph S. Blatter, remains firmly in its corner.
Thousands of soccer fans run amok at UEFA Cup final - Toronto Star
Cleanup begins after UEFA Cup. Police said they were "sickened" by the
fan violence that marred the UEFA Cup final between Zenit St. Petersburg
and Rangers.
Oliver Khan retires - ESPN
Kahn, who plays his final competitive game on Saturday when Bayern
Munich host Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga, spent most of his 21-year
career thriving on abuse as much as admiration.
14 May 2008
'Caps beat Galaxy well and truly - Whitecaps FC
Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Major League Soccer side Los Angeles Galaxy
2-1 in an international friendly in Edmonton, Alberta, on Tuesday
evening.
Vancouver beats Becks
- The Province
The Vancouver Whitecaps out-played, out-scored and out-shot the LA
Galaxy in Edmonton Tuesday night, coming away with a well deserved 2-1 victory
and a general consensus that they were the better team on the night.
'Caps highly pleased - Edmonton Sun
In the end, it worked out well. The Vancouver Whitecaps had to rely on
the weather and the health of David Beckham in order to make last
night's game a success at Commonwealth Stadium. In the end, they got
both.
Beckham shines but 'Caps win - Times Colonist
His foot was ailing but not his will, so once again, David Beckham
slipped in to his L.A. Galaxy jersey and out onto another foreign pitch
where he won over a crowd of 37,104 at Commonwealth Stadium.
What a nightcap! - 24 Hours Vancouver
The Vancouver Whitecaps contended they had the better chances in the
first encounter at B.C. Place. They definitely got the better of the
L.A. Galaxy last night at Commonwealth Stadium.
Beckham's Galaxy edged by Whitecaps in Edmonton
L.A. Galaxy star David Beckham put on a solid show, but Vancouver
forward Eduardo Sebrango's second-half goal propelled the Whitecaps to a
2-1 win in Tuesday's friendly at Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium.
Surrey Stadium Interest Welcome, But Fraught with Risk - FoS
The interest from Surrey's mayor is a refreshing change from the silence
and inaction of Vancouver's politicians. But why should the Whitecaps
have to purchase more land and carry the entire risks of building a
stadium in an unproven city?
Surrey has the ball at its feet - The Province
Kudos to Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts for stepping up to the plate over the
building of a new soccer stadium.
Xtreme Ground Eagles in Season Opener - PCSL
The Tri-Cities Xtreme took their first step towards their goal of
winning the Pacific Coast Soccer League Premier Division title on a
soggy Monday evening at Charles Best Field.
TFC's depth makes for promising summer - MLS
Between Euro 2008, the Olympics, World Cup qualifying matches and
various friendlies, it will be a hectic summer in the soccer world. This
season, Toronto FC fans can enjoy these competitions with the added
comfort of knowing that the busy international schedule isn't wreaking
havoc on their domestic side.
CSA applauds new Canadian policy for hosting future international events
"We applaud the Government of Canada's proactive approach to hosting
future international events," says Peter Montopoli, General Secretary,
Canadian Soccer Association.
PASS
Women Coaches sign for W-League teams in Canada and the USA
PASS (Play Active School Soccer), will be losing two of their women
coaches, who will soon be reporting to their respective W-League teams.
Zoe Avner
has signed for another season at the Ottawa Fury and Kim McMullen
has signed for the Hampton Road Piranhas in Virginia, U.S.A.
2008 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship Schedule
CONCACAF announced the complete schedule of matches for the
2008
CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 Championship that will take place in
Puebla, Mexico from 17-28 June.
TFC fitness regimen anything but routine - Toronto Star
Strength coach Paul Winsper didn't waste much time putting his
fingerprints on this year's edition of Toronto FC.
Dobson: Betting on Becks - Sportsnet
I'll go out on a limb here and bet that David Beckham is in uniform with
the LA Galaxy for the match at BMO Field on May 31st.
Knight: Toronto as a soccer town - Globe Sports
So … what to make of those 17,000-plus empty seats at BMO Field for the
Canada-Argentina U-20 friendly this past weekend?
US Women half way there with 6-0 win over Canada at RFK - Potomac
Soccer Wire
Tomorrow may finally be here for the United States Women’s Soccer
team... The US team, with their first foreign coach, demolished
Canada 6-0 in front of a loud, albeit disappointingly small, an
announced crowd of just 9,332.
BCSA Semi-Annual General Meeting
The AGM will be held on Saturday, June 7th at the Executive Plaza Hotel
and Conference Centre in Coquitlam, 405 North Road, Coquitlam.
YOUTH
Trouble in the ranks of youth soccer in Ontario
Ontario youth club lodges formal protest with the OSA and CSA against
Toronto FC for illegally poaching players from their clubs for the
Toronto FC academy.
INTERNATIONAL
Zenit St. Petersburg wins UEFA Cup
- SLAM!
Zenit St. Petersburg won its first European trophy - and Russia's second
- by beating Rangers 2-0 Wednesday in the UEFA Cup final.
Rangers and Zenit chase UEFA Cup glory - BBC
Rangers face Zenit St Petersburg in Wednesday's Uefa Cup final in
Manchester aiming to land the second of a possible four trophies this
season.
English police have eyes on Russian fans ahead of UEFA final -
Toronto Star
Zenit St. Petersburg fans have been warned against any racist behaviour
in today's UEFA Cup final against Glasgow Rangers in Manchester.
Excitement Is Mounting For 2010 FIFA World Cup - SAFA
It was on 15 May 2004 at the World Trade Centre in Zurich that FIFA
President Joseph S. Blatter unveiled South Africa as the stage of the
first FIFA World Cup on African soil, sparking scenes of boundless joy
among millions of South Africans on the country's streets.
13 May 2008
Count down to kick-off - Whitecaps
A rematch with Beckham - 24 Hours Vancouver
Beckham in Edmonton for friendly
LA Galaxy have Beckham but scratch Landon Donovan for friendly
Beckham-mania arrives in Edmonton - Times Colonist
Brunt: MLS got what it wanted in Beckham - Globe Sports
Impact faces Battery in Charleston on Wednesday
FC Indiana forward’s friend murdered
Carver likes what he sees from squad
- Toronto FC
International competitions to leave Toronto FC short-handed - Globe Sports
Reed: A year's a long time in soccer - CBC
BCSA seeks Member Programs & Events Coordinator
INTERNATIONAL
Ferguson chosen English soccer's top manager - TSN
Puerto Rico Islanders take first-leg of Caribbean Playoff
Austria expects economic boost from Euro 2008 - Canada.com
Soccer stadiums handed over to organizers of European Championship - SLAM!
Roma fans likely to be banned from final match - Globe Sports
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