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edmontonsun.com - 12/1/2009

Just another kick in the grass?

— edmontonsun.com — A new Edmonton professional soccer team will emerge from the wake of the Vancouver Whitecaps.... (more) Just another kick in the grass?

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canada.com - 12/1/2009

Edmonton lined up for soccer franchise

— canada.com — Professional soccer is expected to venture into Edmonton in the spring of 2011. An announcement likely will... be made some time this week that a local franchise will replace the Vancouver Whitecaps in a revived North American Soccer League. The team, ... (more) Edmonton lined up for soccer franchise

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Vancouver Whitecaps

Toronto FC

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24thminute.com - 12/2/2009

Nolly re-ups with Van City

— 24thminute.com — That the Whitecaps are re-signing players (and that players are willing to sign with the Whitecaps) would... seem like a good indication that they are confident in Vancouver that there will, in fact, be a league to play in next year. Jay Nolly, he of ... (more) Nolly re-ups with Van City

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Canada

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Vancouver To Keep Name In MLS
WVHooligan - Soccer Blog — ... For those who love tradition you can rest a little easier tonight. When Vancouver enters Major League Soccer in 2011 they will come in as their normal self, as the Vancouver Whitecaps. ...

EXPANSION: Vancouver To Keep Whitecaps Name and Getting Sponsor?
Major League Soccer (MLS) Rumors - For the time between the games — According to Mark Weber at Canada.com (click here for the original article and all the details): Co-owner Jeff Mallett confirmed the decision to keep with history Tuesday: “We are fully behind continuing the Whitecaps name.” It will also be retained by Whitecaps teams across all tiers. Vancouver is part of a breakaway United Soccer Leagues First Division group awaiting U.S. Soccer Federation approval for a new second-tier league for 2010. That loop is to take the old North American Soccer League name. The Whitecaps plan to reveal a ...

It may be a cheesy North American name, but it's our cheesy North American name
The 24th Minute — Common sense has prevailed. The Vancouver Whitecaps will remain the Vancouver Whitecaps when they enter MLS in 2011. Now, we wait for a similar statement from Portland, and all will be good. ...