I have to be honest here, up until this past season I didn't ever follow MLS.  Now I  love footy so if MLS was on I would watch but saying this I'd probably watch two college teams as well.  But I love the Whitecaps.  I can remember back to when I was 6 and loving the Whitecaps.  Remmeber Super Socco, that always went with the the Whitecaps.  I was on of the fans who insisted on bringing back the Whitecaps name and was  prepared to launch demonstrations if they tried to change the name when joining the MLS. We've gone to a few matches since Vancouver won the bid.  Driving down to Seattle to see the Sounders play various teams.  I'll tell you the excitement has been mounting.  When you enter Qwest field the fans are amazing.  Everyone had a scarf or a kit.  I don't think anyone in that place ever comes without some item of sounders gear.  They have reusable shopping bags with the Sounders emblem for heaven's sake.
    So now March 17, two days before kick off.  I'm so excited but it's bitter sweet.  I can't wait for Vancouver to have our own team but I am so afraid Vancouver won't embrace the Whitecaps.  I contemplate phoning head office just about every day with suggestions for publicity.  Do they know to tell everyone they have to wear their kits or scarves? (the email came out today).  Does everyone know the players?  How can we help people to know all the players?  Are they going to make sure the game is on every TV in Vancouver?
    I want everyone in Vancouver to grasp that this is our team.  We need to take ownership.  If you love footie you need to comeout to games.  we need to break Seattle's record and sell out every game.  We need to be the best fans in  the league.  It's Vancouver's time to shine.
    So if you haven't gotten your scarf get out there, buy your tickets, plan to be in front of the TV.  Watch it with your kids, this is history in the making!
Go WHITECAPS! Do it for Vancouver.
It's OUR team!