WHITECAPS FC IN THE NEWS:
How does a goals against average of 0.00 sound? That's what it currently sits at for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, due in large part to goalkeeper Joe Cannon's red-hot performances this season. That’s why it should come as no surprise to learn that Joe was awarded the Major League Soccer (MLS) Save of the Week for the consecutive week running. While he was up against some stiff competition this week he was given the nod with an overwhelming majority. Check out how the fans voted along with video of the determined shot-blocker. (whitecapsfc.com)
Which MLS player's name is on everyone's lips this weekend? That would be Whitecaps FC striker Sébastien Le Toux according to a report from MLSsoccer.com. Find out why it made the top of their list in the feature story: "Top 11 questions heading into the weekend." (Charles Boehm - MLSsoccer.com)
Whitecaps fans are busy picking their fantasy lineups for the Official Whitecaps FC Fantasy League before the April 4th deadline. Considering his shut-out streak, Joe Cannon should be a front-runner for your goalkeeper considerations. For those who just can't figure out just who to pick for their squad while still staying under the salary cap MLSsoccer.com has some recommendations. One of the players they feel to be a lock-in is Whitecaps right fullback Young-Pyo Lee. See what other players you should consider for your starting 11. (MLSsoccer.com - Jimmy Bowers)
In his two years with Philadelphia, Whitecaps FC striker Sébastien Le Toux earned the love and respect of fans there. Always positive, he’s looking forward to seeing some familiar faces upon his return to the 'City of Brotherly Love' for what is guaranteed to be a great match on Saturday. “I am very happy to be coming back," he said. "I am hoping to have a good game and see everybody over there.” (Marc Narducci – Philly.com)
There may have been some difference of opinions upon leaving Philadelphia for Le Toux, but the ‘Caps forward couldn’t be happier with his new home on the west coast. According to one reporter, that’s why the striker feels he has nothing to prove this weekend, and instead believes the soccer will speak for itself. (Marc Weber – The Province)
WHITECAPS FC PODCASTS & RADIO:
‘Whitecaps FC Daily’ with Peter Schaad is back in its usual 3:00 p.m. timeslot on TEAM 1410 sports radio! For those of you who may have missed past episodes, you can find them HERE!
The show airs every Monday to Friday at 3 p.m. PT on TEAM 1410.
You can always get your soccer fix every Sunday night from ‘9’ p.m. to 11 p.m. PT by tuning into ‘Full-Time: Vancouver’s Soccer Show’ with Tyler Green and Mike Martignago on TEAM 1040. HERE!
West Coast Soccer Weekly is a new podcast hosted by Canadian Soccer News writers Pierce Lang and Michael McColl. For all things soccer on the best coast, including up to date coverage of Whitecaps FC, Highlanders, Men's and Women's Canadian national teams, and local community clubs be sure to listen in HERE!
Have you heard about ‘The Soccer Show’ with Nigel Reed and Bob Iarusci? Make sure to listen HERE!
WHITECAPS FC IN THE HOUSE:
Whitecaps FC are in Philadelphia for their first and only matchup against the Union this Saturday. But the 'Caps have a history of a number of firsts in Philadelphia, including 'Caps striker Sébastien Le Toux’s scoring Philadelphia’s first ever MLS goal. Or how about 'Caps 'keeper Brad Knighton earning Philly’s first ever shutout. Carl Valentine checks in with the former Union players in his latest edition of The TWO ONE. (Carl Valentine and Paul Albi – whitecapsfc.com)
Two other Whitecaps teams looking to maintain their own undefeated streaks are the ‘Caps U-18 and U-16 Residency squads. Both teams are aiming for the playoffs and hope to build some points towards that in this weekend’s home matchup against Southern California outfit Pateadores. Read all about this Saturday’s Residency matches in this weekend's preview. (Christopher Bromley – whitecapsfc.com)
The 'Caps have arrived in Philadelphia and on Friday they hit the field for their final training session in preparation for Saturday's match against the Union at PPL Park (1 p.m. PT, live on Sportsnet Pacific and TEAM 1410 radio). They also had a surprise in store for one former Philly player. Find out what it was in Zac Ratcliffe’s latest training report. (Zac Ratcliffe – whitecapsfc.com)
