From Russia With Love: FC Dynamo Moscow

Background of the story:
For this I am going to take over the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer. As in the previous story I will include a sports marketing group that will help run the club. Even though the group is in the story by no means they are important to the story itself. The story will start a few months into the 2013 season after current manager Martin Rennie gets sacked.
Who am I?
I am playing the role of myself. Starting from a Canadian University soccer team to the Whitecaps U-23 squad to the first team. Crazy thing is that my character has only played the sport at the University level and will be working from the bottom to the top.

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From Russia With Love: FC Dynamo Moscow

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Information
Name: Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Nickname(s): Caps or Blue and White
Founded: 2009 MLS Version (1974 as a part of the NASL)
Stadium: BC Place
(Capacity: 21,000-54,313)
Head Coach: Martin Rennie
League: Major League Soccer


Kits:


Stadium:
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Roster as of 9/26/13

Club History:
The Vancouver Whitecaps are a professional soccer club in Major League Soccer. The team has had many different versions but it all has remained the same. Here is a little brief history about the club to learn more go here:
Whitecaps History

The current version of the Whitecaps was formed on March 18th, 2009 ansd played their first season in MLS in 2011. They became the first Canadain club to make the playoffs during the 2012 season where the lost to the LA Galaxy in the knockout round.

Here are the logos throughout the years:http://straydogbranding.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/vancouver-branding-studio-rebranded-logos-whitecaps.jpg

New professional sports company announced

October 14, 2012


Vancouver- A new professional sports company has been formed here in Canada. This is a merger between three sporting franchises. Canucks Sports & Entertainment has made a deal with the owners of the Whitecaps and Lions to form a conglomerate. Before the official announcement Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini tried to get the bid for the MLS Franchise but lost out to Greg Kerfoot. All parties have agreed to work together and this merger is what became of the agreement.
This new group will known as British Columbia Sports & Entertainment Inc. The BCSE will be part of the TSX under the initials BCSEI.

The alliance is not the first multi-sport business here in Canada. They joining other like True North Sports & Entertainment and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment. The group will be focusing on CFL, NHL, Soccer and Basketball. So far the clubs part of the organization include the BC Lions (CFL) Vancouver Whitecaps FC (MLS) and Vancouver Canucks (NHL). BC Soccer is one of the organizations that the group will work closely with.

Their main goal is to advance sport and entertainment in British Columbia and promote it on a national and global scale. Also they want to bring professional basketball back to British Columbia and the merger will be of great help to land a team.




Here are the members of the BCSE

Chairman: Francesco Aquilini (Owner of the Vancouver Canucks)
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Director: John Furlong (Chairman of Vancouver Whitecaps FC)
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Director: Bob Lenarduzzi (President of Vancouver Whitecaps FC)
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Director: David Braley (Owner of the BC Lions)



Others include:
Steve Nash (Owner Vancouver Whitecaps FC)
Jeff Mallett (Co-Director Vancouver Whitecaps FC)
Rachel Lewis (Chief Operating Officer Vancouver Whitecaps FC)

Some great updates mate!

UBC beat Cape Breton for record 12th title
Nov 11, 2012
QUEBEC CITY- The University of British Columbia Thunderbirds have won their 12th CIS Men's Soccer Championship. It was a good 1-0 win for UBC against Cape Breton. This is Head Coach Mike Korrigan's first CIS Championship since taking over the head coaching job last December. He came from Marshall University in the NCAA Conference USA where he was a graduate assistant and assistant coach for the Thundering Herd.

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Whitecaps hire UBC Coach

December 15, 2012

Manager Martin Rennie has added a new face to the Whitecaps coaching squad. Michael "Mike" Korrigan has been appointed as Manager of the Whitecaps U-23 PDL Squad. This is Mike's third job in his coaching career. Previously he was a graduate assistant and then assistant coach for Marshall University and most recently head coach of UBC. As head coach of UBC he lead the club to their 12th CIS title.

"Even though Michael is only 25 I feel he will be a vital addition to our club"-Martin Rennie.

We welcome Mike to the club and wish him luck.

Rennie sacked by Whitecaps
7/2/13 11:30 PM PST


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VANCOUVER- Earlier today Chairman John Furlong announced that Manager Martin Rennie's contract has been terminated. The Whitecaps have dropped their fifth straight match in a season that is a big 180 from last year. Rennie had been manager since 2011 when he joined from NASL side Carolina Railhawks in 2011.

It all started back in May when the club lost to Toronto FC in the Voyageurs Cup. The team is currently in 9th place in the West with a 4-2-10 record.

Mr. Furlong told the media that the interim manager will be announced on Monday.

It is 7 AM PST on June 3,2013.

As I wake I turn the radio on to TEAM 1410 and hear the news that Martin was sacked. I feel bad for him since he was a good guy and I am thankful that he game me the opportunity to coach the U-23 Squad.

As I am getting ready to take my shower my phone rings.

"A-Ha's Take on me starts playing."" Yeah thats my ringtone.

"Hello"

"Mike this is John Furlong from the Caps."

"Oh hello, how are you?"

"Good, as you probably herd Martin has been fired."

"Yep"

"I am calling to see if you are interested in taking over as the interim manager?"

"Yes I will"

"Ok then can you meet me at the training ground in two hours?"

"Ok see you there!!"

"Bye"

Holy crap I just got offered the interim manager job. Everything is happening so fast but I love it.

It is 9 AM now and I am at the facility.

"Mike nice to meet you"

"you too"

"So we would like to give you the interim manager job, we have been very impressed with your record at UBC and now the U-23's."

"Thanks, I am ready."

"We will give you until the end of the year to prove yourself, we will hold off looking for a new manager for next season unless you start failing, is that ok?"

"yes"

"congratulations"

"Thanks, I wont let you down>"

Interim Manager Named

June 3, 2013


With the sacking of Martin Rennie the club has found a manager who will takeover for the rest of the season.

Earlier today Chairman John Furlong announced that U-23 Manager Michael Korrigan will be taking the hot seat. He has done an amazing job with the U-23 squad since taking over in December from UBC. He has lead the club to a 7-5-2 record.

The club will hold a press conference on the 5th

A nice start. I have been to Vancouver twice and I love the city, so will follow the stoty

2013-09-26 18:33#135983 Walter : A nice start. I have been to Vancouver twice and I love the city, so will follow the stoty

Thanks!! You are right about Vancouver. It is the most beautiful city in North America in my opinion.

Introductory Press Conference.

Key:

PS: Peter Schaad TEAM1410
SB: Simon Borg MLS.com
TT: Taylor Twellman ESPNFC
JF: John Furlong

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JF: "Hello all and welcome to the press conference this will be short and sweet, so lets start."

PS: "Mike, how does it feel to be named interim coach?"

MK: "It feels good, I am glad Mr. Furlong trust me with this job."

SB: "Many are saying you are not ready for this job, your experence is limited to college and academy soccer, what do you say to the critics that are doubting you?"

MK: "Well Simon, I think they just don't know who I am yet, I am not saying we are winning MLS Cup but I will turn the club around and we should be in the playoffs by October."

TT: "What is your main goal?"

MK: My goal is to turn this ship around and get back into the playoffs."

MK: "Well I think I am done here, it was nice meeting you all and I hope to see you soon."

Quallity updates! Keep it up mate!

Whitecaps snap 5 game losing streak
6/15/13




VANCOUVER,BC- The Vancouver Whitecaps and Portland Timbers faced each other for the second time this season. This was also Manager Mike Korrigan's first match as interim manager. The crowd of 20,608 witnessed an exciting match.

The game opened up with a fluke goal by Midfielder Jack Jewsbury in the 18th minute. At this time the Vancouver supporters were in shock. It was looking to be a bad debut for Korrigan. But in the 34th Whitecaps Foward Darren Mattocks scored a beauty to tie it up. Six minutes later Vancouver strikes again. This time it was from a penalty kick by Daigo Kobayashi who scored his first goal for the club. From outside the box Portland's Ryan Johnson scored the equalizer in the 42nd. As extra time came Daigo Kobayashi scored his second goal.

At the half it is 3-2.

3-2 would end up being the final score in very hard though match between the two Pacific Northwest sides. After the match we caught up with Vancouver Manager Mike Korrigan.

"Obviously it was a great win for the club and the losing streak has been snapped, but we can't celebrate this because Seattle is next."- Mike Korrigan

The next match for Vancouver is this upcoming Wednesday at CenturyLink Field in Seattle. The match will be available on MLSLive.
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Partnership with Montpellier HSC

6/26/13


Louis Nicollin and Francesco Aquilini are pleased to announce a new link between Montpellier Herault SC and the Caps. Under the terms of the agreement the following will apply with immediate effect:

Vancouver will host an annual friendly between the two clubs with all gate receipts to be kept by Vancouver.

The presence of Montpellier within North America will be a major benefit to all merchandising sales.

Montpellier HSC will pay $2.25M