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WHITECAPS TRAVEL SOUTH FOR 2010 PRESEASON TRIP
VANCOUVER, BC – On February 9, the Vancouver Whitecaps will head south to Casa Grande, Arizona, to stay at the state-of-the-art Grande Sports World facility, which is located between Phoenix and Tucson. During their two-week stay, the ‘Caps will play three preseason training matches against clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS).

“Last year, we left Vancouver for two weeks and found the experience extremely valuable in our preparation for the start of a new season,” said Whitecaps men’s team head coach Teitur Thordarson. “This trip is a fantastic opportunity for the players to bond, while at the same time, they will face some high-level competition.”

On February 11, Vancouver will battle Interstate 5 rivals Seattle Sounders FC at Grande Sports World. Four days later, on February 15, the Whitecaps will play Chicago Fire at Arizona State University Soccer Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. The ‘Caps will then conclude their stay at Grande Sports World with a match against 2009 MLS Cup champions Real Salt Lake on February 20.

The Whitecaps are in the fourth week of their preseason training program. Following the trip to Arizona, the players will have a week off before training camp re-opens on Monday, March 1, at the Whitecaps Training Centre on the campus of Simon Fraser University. Additional preseason matches will be announced shortly.

Whitecaps 2010 season tickets are now on sale. Season tickets include all men’s and women’s team regular season and playoff home matches at Swangard Stadium, Nutrilite Canadian Championship home matches against Toronto FC and Montreal Impact, as well as priority listing for Vancouver MLS 2011 in BC Place. For more information on the 2010 season ticket packages, call 604.669.WAVE (9283) or visit whitecapsfc.com.