Soccer

Euro 2012 kicks off this week as nations Poland and the Ukraine get set to host the top 16 European soccer nations in the 2012 UEFA Euro Cup. Many matches will be on early and bars will open to accomdate the Vancouver football (soccer) fans. It would have been nice to see some large screens set up downtown like they did for the World Cup. However, as of press time this is not happening. Here are a list of places showing the games in Metro Vancouver with a special mention of Commercial Drive locations.

With the European soccer championship just days away, Vancity Buzz is previewing each of the four groups every day leading up to the first game on Friday June 8th. The UEFA European Championship is one of the biggest tournaments in the world, so whether or not you’re a soccer fan, take some time to get acclimated with these teams; you’ll be hearing a lot about them in the coming weeks.

With the European soccer championship just days away, Vancity Buzz is previewing each of the four groups every day leading up to the first game on Friday June 8th. The UEFA European Championship is one of the biggest tournaments in the world, so whether or not you’re a soccer fan, take some time to get acclimated with these teams; you’ll be hearing a lot about them in the coming weeks.

Lower Mainland soccer fans attending the Seattle Sounders FC match against our beloved Whitecaps on May 19, 2012 will also be treated to viewing of the UEFA Champions League final on the big screen at BC Place. This will take place before the MLS clash with Pacific Northwest rivals Seattle Sounders. We have two tickets to giveaway for this match and the viewing party!

After beating a strong squad from Edmonton, the Vancouver Whitecaps FC moved one step closer to representing Canada in this year’s CONCACAF Tournament. If you watched the game, either at a packed BC Place or on Sportsnet, you could see that the sophomore version of the MLS newcomers are looking leaps and bounds better than they were last season.

Vancouver soccer fans will be treated to a double bill when the Whitecaps take on the Seattle Sounders FC on May 19, 2012. Thi morning ‘Caps announced that fans will have the opportunity to watch this year’s UEFA Champions League final on the big screen at BC Place before our Major League Soccer clash with Cascadia rivals Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday, May 19, at 2 p.m. 

Monk McQueens is the where Whitecaps Fans go for the ultimate Pre Game Warm Up. Monk McQueens Pre Game Warm Up is just $15 and includes a delicious burger and a beer, free valet and a free shuttle to and from the game.

After an enthralling 4-2 win over Canadian rivals Toronto FC the rest of the season would be rather devoid of highlights as the Whitecaps would go on to have a dismal season, finishing last in the league with a 6-18-10 record.

This Saturday the Vancouver Whitecaps FC host their 37th home opener at BC Place and we want you to be a part of it! It will be the 3rd time hosting a season opener at BC Place, with the club having previously done so in 1983 and 1984. Soccer fans, traditional and new are excited, with over 13,000 season tickets sold so far (starting at only $329). The staff at Vancity Buzz is excited and so is the rest of Vancouver and we can’t wait for the season to start!