KAMLOOPS, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC completed the first unbeaten regular season in League1 BC history (10W-L0L-2D), drawing Rivers FC 0-0 on a scorching afternoon in Kamloops.
Whitecaps FC head coach Katie Collar fielded a mixed group of new players, alongside a younger group as several of the regulars during the season sat out the regular season finale.
While the 'Caps would control the vast majority of possession in the first half, Rivers FC held first without conceding major opportunities as the two sides went into the break scoreless at 0-0.
Rivers would find a pair of chances in the second half, twice hitting the post but staying out as the 'Caps held on.
Newcomer Jade Mitchell, formerly of Altitude FC, was lively after coming on in the 55th minute. She caused all sorts of havoc, getting past defenders and sending in dangerous crosses, and testing Rivers FC goalkeeper Kelsey Fisher with a long shot just before the 70-minute mark.
Whitecaps FC had two big opportunities to win it in the 88th minute with Mitchell trying to slam it into a gaping net after a flick on from Abigail Anderson, but Fisher came up with a phenomenal last-ditch save to keep it out. Only a minute later, a great cross from Katie Connell was just headed wide by Anderson.
In the end, neither side could break the deadlock as the match ended 0-0.
The 'Caps now prepare for the League1 BC playoffs as they look to defend their title. They will host TSS Rovers in the semifinals this coming Friday, July 26 at Thunderbird Stadium, with kickoff set for 6 p.m. PT.
MATCH DETAILS
Referee: Todd Wiseman
Scoring Summary
None
Cautions
88’ – VAN – Bridget Mutipula
Whitecaps FC Girls Elite33.Morgan McAslan; 14.Téa Mayson (12.Keira Martin HT), 28.Brianne Reed (16.Bridget Mutipula 62'), 4.Emily Wong; 24.Bianca Patik, 20.Chloe Taylor, 19.Josie Longhurst (27.Quinn Johnson 62'), 13.Sammy Reimer (21.Jourdan Ziff HT); 29.Katie Connell, 22.Jessica De Filippo (15.Jade Mitchell 55'), 25.Mia Guterres (26.Abigail Anderson HT)
Substitutes not used
1.Sidney Venier
