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Thierry Henry, an Olympian with the talent of scoring
February 21, 2025By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer I’ve never been fond of Arsenal as a soccer club. I don’t know if it’s the jerseys, the fanbase, or the team’s ability to have remarkable seasons before “blowing it” when it matters most. However, there is one player I will always respect and admire, Thierry Henry. As a child, watching footage of Henry play felt like witnessing a superhuman compete against a team of athletes trying to keep up. His pace was unbelievable, to the point where he could make headlines at the Olympics for sprinting competitions. His accuracy, dribbling, and ball control were…
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It’s Messi out here: the MLS’ costly conundrum
November 27, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer “DON’T BE PLASTIC! SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CLUB!” a banner read, draped over a supporter’s section in Yankee Stadium. It was September 21, 2024, and New York City FC was playing host to Inter Miami, the…
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BC’s major sports teams for beginners
November 26, 2024By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer Editor’s note: stats are taken from November 22, 2024. Vancouver Canucks After a remarkable playoff run in the last season, the Vancouver Canucks got off to a shaky start by losing their first three games…
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Vancouver Whitecaps eyeing third straight Voyageurs Cup title
September 23, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer For the third time in as many years, the Vancouver Whitecaps are headed to the Canadian Championship finals. This annual tournament is organized by Canada Soccer and is played between the three Canadian Major League…
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Introducing the Vancouver Albion
March 18, 2024By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Editor’s note: some quotes have been edited for clarity. The Vancouver Albion is an emerging youth-led supporters’ group for the Major League Soccer (MLS) Vancouver Whitecaps. Albion is the first youth-centric supporter group for the…
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Sports quiz: fact or fiction
November 23, 2023By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer True or False: The Los Angeles Kings drafted a future Baseball Hall of Famer in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. True! Tom Glavine, who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a pitcher…
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC advance to the playoffs
October 27, 2023By: Kaja Antic, Sports Writer Vancouver’s highest level of soccer has reached a new height this season, as the Vancouver Whitecaps FC have secured a playoff berth for the second time under head coach, Vanni Sartini. The last time the…
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SFU men’s soccer standout Mamadi Camara drafted into the MLS
January 18, 2019On January 11, recent graduate of SFU men’s soccer Mamadi Camara was drafted by the San Jose Earthquakes in the second round of the Major League Soccer (MLS) SuperDraft. Selected with the 46th overall pick, the 23-year-old forward will now…
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Long time men’s soccer coach leaves to head the Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2
February 3, 2015Following his years of resounding success at the helm of SFU’s men’s soccer program, it was announced Friday that head coach Alan Koch has joined Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 — essentially a player development team for the ‘Caps — as…
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SFU’s soccer sensation drafted by the Whitecaps
January 26, 2015When it comes to the world’s most popular sport, the likelihood of attaining professional status is slim to none for soccer enthusiasts. Far more unlikely is the chance to play the beautiful game in your own hometown where the dream…
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