The Vancouver Island Whitecaps FC experience was short and sweet as the team faced Mexican club Tigres UANL in front of an enthusiastic crowd in Langford.
The Vancouver Whitecaps’ name was unofficially changed for the match at Starlight Stadium on Wednesday (Feb. 7) to embrace the local community.
“I’m proud that we got to be the Vancouver Island Whitecaps FC,” Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini said.
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