CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA — An annual tradition at Vancouver Whitecaps FC's preseason trip to Grande Sports World is the club's staff match, when most members of the technical, medical, and communications staff hit the pitch and pretend like they're soccer players.
At least that's what I was doing (thanks to Marco Carducci, who was kind enough to lend me his boots). But some of them can actually play.
The match took place on Thursday afternoon and whitecapsfc.com was there to capture all the fun. We had some help though. Whitecaps FC midfielder Matt Watson played the role of videographer as he and his teammates offered some much-needed "encouragement" from the sidelines.
Watch the video in the above window.
Whitecaps FC begin their 2014 MLS season on March 8 versus New York Red Bulls at BC Place. Season tickets start at just $349, subject to applicable fees. The 'Caps also offer a flexible range of ticket products, including half-season tickets ($244), 5-packs ($149), student season tickets ($199), and a youth soccer half-season ticket ($100). For more information on all Whitecaps FC ticket options, call 604.669.9283 ext. 2 or visitwhitecapsfc.com/tickets.
