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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates after his goal against the New York Red Bulls during an MLS soccer match at Red Bull Arena, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Harrison, N.J. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

Fans call for refunds, transparency after Messi no-show at Vancouver match

Online petition garners nearly 2,300 signatures since May 25 game

 

Inter Miami’s Lionel Messi passes the ball during MLS soccer action against CF Montreal in Montreal, Saturday, May 11, 2024. Messi continues to lead Major League Soccer, on the field and off it with a league-high $20,446,667 salary (all figures in U.S. dollars) this season. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Soccer superstar Messi expected to miss MLS game in Vancouver: Whitecaps

More than 50,000 people were expected at Saturday’s game

 

Seventeen-year-old Comox soccer sensation Liam Mackenzie signs a professional contract with the Vancouver Whitecaps as Quinn Thompson, Whitecaps FC senior director of player personnel, first team operations looks on. Photo by Noah Celebiler/Vancouver Whitecaps FC

17-year-old B.C. soccer phenom signs pro contract with Vancouver Whitecaps

Comox’s Liam Mackenzie to continue his development in the MLS NEXT Pro league with the Whitecaps FC2

 

Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga (99) scores against Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, back left, on a penalty kick during the first half in game 2 of a first round MLS playoff soccer match, in Vancouver, on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Sartini rips ref as Whitecaps exit MLS playoffs with 1-0 loss to LAFC

L.A. sweeps Vancouver in best-of-three opening-round series

Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga (99) scores against Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, back left, on a penalty kick during the first half in game 2 of a first round MLS playoff soccer match, in Vancouver, on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White (24) takes a shot on goal against D.C. United during second half MLS action in Vancouver, B.C., on September 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Whitecaps seek helping hand in bid for MLS playoff qualification

Vancouver faces Western Conference winners St. Louis City S.C. on Wednesday night

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White (24) takes a shot on goal against D.C. United during second half MLS action in Vancouver, B.C., on September 30, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
Toronto FC hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday as both teams return to action after the international break. Toronto FC’s Jayden Nelson (11) and Vancouver Whitecaps’ Russell Teibert (31) vie for the ball during the first half of the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

TFC interim coach has long memory when it comes to Whitecaps coach’s celebration

The Whitecaps have lost just once in their last nine outings

Toronto FC hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday as both teams return to action after the international break. Toronto FC’s Jayden Nelson (11) and Vancouver Whitecaps’ Russell Teibert (31) vie for the ball during the first half of the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Whitecaps players celebrate Ryan Gauld’s penalty kick goal against CF Montreal during the second half of the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Gauld nets winner as Whitecaps beat CF Montreal to claim Canadian Championship

The Whitecaps opened the scoring 57 minutes in

Vancouver Whitecaps players celebrate Ryan Gauld’s penalty kick goal against CF Montreal during the second half of the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
PSG’s Lionel Messi grimaces during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Clermont at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Saturday, June 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

Lionel Messi picks MLS’s Inter Miami in a move that stuns soccer after exit from Paris Saint-Germain

It was widely believed that Messi eventually would choose to play for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia

PSG’s Lionel Messi grimaces during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Clermont at the Parc des Princes in Paris, France, Saturday, June 3, 2023. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Pedro Vite, right, battles with Houston Dynamo FC’s Micael battle for the ball during first half MLS soccer action in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, May 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam

Brian White scores record goal as Vancouver Whitecaps dismantle Houston Dynamo 6-2

The goal was the fastest goal from the start of a half in Vancouver’s MLS history

Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Pedro Vite, right, battles with Houston Dynamo FC’s Micael battle for the ball during first half MLS soccer action in Vancouver, B.C., Wednesday, May 31, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam
Vancouver Whitecaps’ Russell Teibert, centre, hoists the Voyageurs Cup after Vancouver defeated Toronto FC in penalty kicks during the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. The message from the Vancouver Whitecaps is clear: success in the Canadian Championship is crucial to the club and its fans this season.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

‘It’s fundamental’: Whitecaps see Canadian Championship success as crucial to season

Vancouver trying to reclaim the Voyageurs Cup it won last season

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Russell Teibert, centre, hoists the Voyageurs Cup after Vancouver defeated Toronto FC in penalty kicks during the Canadian Championship soccer final, in Vancouver, on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. The message from the Vancouver Whitecaps is clear: success in the Canadian Championship is crucial to the club and its fans this season.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Whitecaps’ Simon Becher, from left to right, Brian White and Ali Ahmed celebrate White’s goal against CF Montreal during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Becher has been named the Major League Soccer player of the matchday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Simon Becher named MLS player of the matchday

Becher scored two goals and added an assist in his first MLS start

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Simon Becher, from left to right, Brian White and Ali Ahmed celebrate White’s goal against CF Montreal during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Becher has been named the Major League Soccer player of the matchday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Sergio Cordova, right, runs past head coach Vanni Sartini during the team’s practice in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, February 21, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam

‘This could be the year we achieve something:’ ‘Caps confident ahead of new season

Vancouver Whitecaps aim to get off to a solid start this year, after finishing strong last season

Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s Sergio Cordova, right, runs past head coach Vanni Sartini during the team’s practice in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, February 21, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Rich Lam
Vancouver Whitecaps’ Jake Nerwinski, left, gets his head on a pass intended for Seattle Sounders’ Nouhou Tolo during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, on Saturday, September 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Whitecaps beat Sounders for first time in 5 years to preserve MLS playoff hopes

Vancouver still 3 points out of a post-season spot

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Jake Nerwinski, left, gets his head on a pass intended for Seattle Sounders’ Nouhou Tolo during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, on Saturday, September 17, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Whitecaps’ Leonard Owusu, from left to right, Jake Nerwinski, Ryan Gauld and Tristan Blackmon celebrate Gauld’s goal against the Los Angeles Galaxy during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vite scores first MLS goal, helps Vancouver Whitecaps to 3-0 victory over L.A. Galaxy

Win helps ’Caps keep their faint playoff hopes alive

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Leonard Owusu, from left to right, Jake Nerwinski, Ryan Gauld and Tristan Blackmon celebrate Gauld’s goal against the Los Angeles Galaxy during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ryan Gauld, right, and Russell Teibert celebrate Gauld’s goal against the Seattle Sounders during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Whitecaps clinch MLS playoff spot after battling Seattle Sounders to 1-1 draw

‘Caps earn post-season berth for the first time since 2017

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ryan Gauld, right, and Russell Teibert celebrate Gauld’s goal against the Seattle Sounders during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ryan Gauld, front, celebrates his goal against Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia during first half MLS soccer action in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Vancouver Whitecaps still in playoff race after 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City

Vancouver remains a single point outside of a playoff spot with five games to go

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Ryan Gauld, front, celebrates his goal against Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia during first half MLS soccer action in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck