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MLS Owners Weigh Relocating Vancouver Whitecaps, Fans Start #SaveTheCaps

sportsApr 27, 202641691

MLS owners' special committee met to discuss relocating the Vancouver Whitecaps, with Las Vegas named as a top option and Phoenix also under consideration, The Athletic reports. Vancouver Whitecaps FC issued a statement urging "If there is a local ownership group with the vision and resources to chart a path forward, we urge them to come forward." Supporters launched the #SaveTheCaps campaign to push for a local solution and keep the club in Vancouver. If no local buyer emerges, MLS could move one of its stronger Canadian franchises to the U.S., a shift that would reshape Pacific Northwest rivalries and affect local businesses and matchday revenue.

Tom Bogert
@tombogert.bsky.social

The Vancouver Whitecaps continue to work on an in-market solution for a new stadium, as their lease at BC Place expires at the end of this year. Whitecaps fans have begun a #SAVETHECAPS movement to keep the storied club home.

12290d ago
Andy10

I traveled to the Timbers away game in San Diego this weekend and we tailgated with the San Diego fans and they had a “save the caps”fundraiser going on there

Chris Choi6

Mayor Sim has to understand that if he can’t make it work to keep the Whitecaps in Vancouver, there’s no chance in hell the MLB will remotely consider a team in the city.

James Nalton
@jdnalton.bsky.social

Vancouver Whitecaps, one of the most historic names in North American soccer, currently one of the best teams in MLS, and Canadian Championship winners for the past four years, are at risk of relocation. Fans launched a #SaveTheCaps campaign at their game against Colorado Rapids.

7291d ago
NYCosmosSC2

Pro tip: do not relocate to New Jersey.

Dick Mac (alive!)2

#MLS ruins everything football/soccer related. When the current #MAGA (make assholes great again) regime loses control of #FIFA, the MLS regime should take over.

Soccerwise
@soccerwisehq.bsky.social

#SAVETHECAPS A special committee of MLS owners have met to discuss future of the Vancouver Whitecaps, including possibility of relocation, per The Athletic. MLS has had discussions with a group looking to bring a team to Las Vegas. It’s time to Save The Caps and keep the Whitecaps in Vancouver!

7190d ago
Batbrody 🇨🇦3

Thank you guys so much for spreading awareness of this.

Boy Wonder2

If MLS abandons Vancouver it will never get it back as a market.

The Athletic
@theathletic.com

BREAKING NEWS: A special committee of MLS owners met earlier this month to discuss and evaluate the future of the Vancouver Whitecaps, including the possibility of relocation, sources briefed on the conversations told @paultenorio.bsky.social and @tombogert.bsky.social.

4190d ago
The Athletic11

A club in MLS has not been formally relocated since 2006, when the San Jose Earthquakes were moved to Houston and became the Dynamo. Read more on discussions: www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

I know ball2

Have the people who want to move their teams to Las Vegas actually been to Las Vegas lately? Or, better, talked to the people who actually live there - they are not clamoring for this, nor the As, nor the NBA. These teams will die there.

Sam Svilar
@sammich923.bsky.social

No city deserves to lose their MLS club, especially a member of Cascadia. #SAVETHECAPS

3490d ago
Ben Steiner
@bensteiner00.bsky.social

NEW: Vancouver Whitecaps supporters are showing up in big numbers and the #SaveTheCaps message is already spreading across MLS fan bases. I spoke to Southsiders president Ciáran Nicoll about the project and it’s first game. ✍️ for @SI_FootballClub www.si.com/soccer/how-f...

2391d ago
Darby
@tokenliberal.bsky.social

Y'all know what to do. We did #SaveTheCrew now we #SaveTheCaps. Savethecaps.com.

1990d ago
Paul Tenorio
@paultenorio.bsky.social

BREAKING: A committee of MLS owners met this month to discuss the Vancouver Whitecaps, including potential relocation, sources tell me and @tombogert.bsky.social. Las Vegas is currently the top suitor, sources said. www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

1790d ago
Paul Tenorio10

“Since December 2024, ownership has prioritized finding a buyer committed to keeping the team in Vancouver, and to date, no solution has been found,” the Whitecaps said in a club statement provided to The Athletic. www.nytimes.com/athletic/723...

msd2024.bsky.social3

Another stain on Don Garber’s legacy. Chasing checks for rich billionaire owners to enjoy. Slash and burn tactics for communities to deal with.

Andy2

Moving a club with a 52 year legacy in Vancouver to Las fucking Vegas should be an absolutely massive stain on MLS and Don Garber. Completely unserious league

Scott Hammond
@srhammond.bsky.social

Ugh. #SaveTheCaps! Las Vegas would be a miserable place to send the Caps.

3490d ago
Dave Hageman
@davehageman.bsky.social

Las Vegas shouldn’t exist and an MLS team in Las Vegas shouldn’t exist. #SaveTheCaps

2490d ago
Ralph Schudel
@ralphschudel.com

The Columbus Crew cap off a six point week with a 2-0 victory over Philadelphia. Max Arfsten scored in the fifth minute and #DOOP added another with a self inflicted own goal for the second #Crew96 tally. Oh yeah and #SaveTheCaps #VWFC

1791d ago
ranchboy.bsky.social
@ranchboy.bsky.social

The MLS owners are doing their best to make the MLS completely unpalatable. #SaveTheCaps

2290d ago
Dan Nye
@ohhidannye.bsky.social

I know you're just the messenger, Tom, and I love all the work you do But fuck that #SaveTheCaps

2190d ago
Mike
@imike.lol

Aside from ripping a historic club from its loyal fanbase and tearing apart one of the best rivalries in North American soccer, I am 0% convinced Vegas would be a great spot for #MLS. #SaveTheCaps

1490d ago
Steel City Massive
@steelctymassive.bsky.social

The league has learned NOTHING. Stand up and support our friends in Vancouver! savethecaps.com #SAVETHECAPS

1090d ago
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nytimes.comMLS owners talk potential Vancouver relocation, with Las Vegas a top option: Sources

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