City, B.C., First Nations in push to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver ‘for generations’
Officials say 400 businesses have pledged support as leaders work to close a revenue gap and keep the team in Vancouver.
- On Wednesday, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade issued an open letter urging local businesses to help keep the Vancouver Whitecaps in the city, with hundreds pledging support through sponsorships and ticket programs.
- Since December 2024, the club has been up for sale, prompting an investor group led by Grant Gustavson to submit a bid to Major League Soccer seeking to move the franchise to Las Vegas.
- Nevada's Opportunity Zone program creates a $432 million tax advantage for the Las Vegas bid compared to Vancouver, as tax-free growth on stadium and franchise value held for 10 years provides substantial incentives.
- Premier David Eby stated Tuesday he does not believe a decision to relocate the Whitecaps is final and is scheduled to meet this week with club representatives, MLS, and local First Nations to explore solutions.
- Uncertainty persists weeks before Vancouver hosts seven FIFA World Cup matches at B.C. Place next month, while Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster noted over 30 potential buyers have reviewed the club's books since the sale began.
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City, B.C., First Nations in push to keep Whitecaps in Vancouver 'for generations'
VANCOUVER — A meeting aimed at finding solutions to keep the Whitecaps in Vancouver has resulted in a new co-operation between multiple levels of government. Representatives from the Whitecaps and Major League Soccer met with members of the provincial and federal governments, the City of Vancouver, three local First Nations and PavCo, the Crown corporation […]
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Vancouver SunSave the Caps meeting was 'very positive,' may lead to stadium deal
Whitecaps officials met with the province, local Indigenous leaders, the federal government and a top official from Major League Soccer on Wednesday to discuss the team's future at B.C. Place and beyond.
More than 400 businesses sign up to help keep Whitecaps in Vancouver
The campaign, which launched 10 days ago, asks businesses to join in "the private sector's commitment to helping the club bridge its current revenue gap" through sponsorships, partnerships, and group ticket programs.
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