You must love the promotions team of the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. For the big home game tonight against the Seattle Sounders FC they have a whopper of a deal on. 50% off all drinks until kickoff! I’ve started tying my shoes while writing this piece in anticipation of running down to BC Place to grab a couple of pops.
Gates are open!
Don't forget it's 50% off all drinks on us until kickoff 🍺🥤#VWFC │ #VANvSEA pic.twitter.com/sBlWTGtwMB
— Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) September 18, 2022
Looking beyond that great incentive to get people into the stadium, the Whitecaps FC are setting the gold standard and doing one of the most creative halftime events to involve kids and the community I have ever seen. The 100v2 challenge is such a great concept! 100 young soccer players will take to the field to take on two pros in front of a packed BC Place. Elage Bah and Ali Ahmed have agreed to the unmitigated chaos that will ensue. I love these kinds of community-driven elements in live sports, and the Whitecaps FC have done a great job grabbing the attention of a younger audience in Vancouver.
The club is anticipating a massive crowd as they look to keep the good times rolling after a crisp 3-0 win over the LA Galaxy on Wednesday. It’s the perfect time of the season to pack the stadium as the club sits only six points out of a playoff spot with three games left in the regular season. That might seem like a stretch, but it’s a crowded pack of teams with a shot to make the tournament, and the Whitecaps can finish as high as 4th place with a strong finish.
I moved to Vancouver about a year and a half ago and had never been to an MLS game prior to living here. What a great atmosphere the Whitecaps have created for both adults and kids alike. Tonight is a must-watch game as the playoff push continues!