June 3 2018, Vancouver,BC- T-11 days until the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia, and here at Van City Sport we continue with our team and group previews in our coverage of everything Russia 2018. Highlighted by two of the world best teams, group “B” will include one of the preliminary rounds premier … Continue reading World Cup Preview: Group “B”
World Cup Previews: Group “A”
June 1st 2018, Vancouver,BC- The world has been waiting, and now we are just two weeks away from the greatest sporting event on earth. The FIFA world cup is set to kick-off on June 14, and despite all of FIFA’s antics in recent years the tournament is still garnering a massive following throughout the world. … Continue reading World Cup Previews: Group “A”
What’s wrong with the Whitecaps and USL?
May 5th 2018, Vancouver- One of Whitecaps FC’s biggest moves this off-season had nothing to do with players. The club announced that it would be dissolving their USL (Div2) side Whitecaps 2 in favour of an affiliation with USL expansion team Fresno FC. In 2014, the LA Galaxy became the first MLS club to field a … Continue reading What’s wrong with the Whitecaps and USL?
Hockey- A Show and a Country
Vancouver,BC, May 2 2018- Throughout Canadian history, there have not been many factors that have united the country. Whether that is in a positive or negative way, no events have united the English speakers, natives and Francophones. As technology developed it gave more outlets for unification and national pride. As many people know, the CBC … Continue reading Hockey- A Show and a Country
Canucks- Utica Banks on Canucks Prospects
April 17, 2018,Vancouver,BC- The season may be over for the Canucks, but the excitement is only beginning. The Canucks NHL silly season will be headlined by the $25 million of salary cap space available but that is far from the only story-line to be followed. The busy off season is kicked off by many promising … Continue reading Canucks- Utica Banks on Canucks Prospects
Baseball-UBC Opens Thunderbird Park With Two Wins
Vancouver March 24, 2018- The UBC Thunderbirds opened up their new Thunderbird Park in fine fashion with a pair of back to back wins over the Oregon Tech Owls. The T-Birds started freshman Niall Windeler on the mound in the first game of the day. He lasted six innings and only gave up two … Continue reading Baseball-UBC Opens Thunderbird Park With Two Wins
VWFC- Two Wins… Now What?
Vancouver, BC March 12 2018- Two games, two wins. That’s the story for the Vancouver Whitecaps as they’ve started the season better than anyone expected. After a record number of offseason moves, the Whitecaps came into this season unsure of how they may perform from the start. Headlining their 12 acquisitions was experienced MLS striker … Continue reading VWFC- Two Wins… Now What?
Hockey- Canada Brings Home Bronze
Vancouver February 24 2018- “We weren’t supposed to be here” those were the words Canadaian captain Chris Kelly told media before the team began their gold medal defense campaign with a convincing 5-1 win over Switzerland. The players were not the best in Canada, not even second best; but they were the best the country … Continue reading Hockey- Canada Brings Home Bronze
Skiing- Israel’s Only Skier: Itamar Biran
Article written for the Jewish Independent VANCOUVER,BC- This year’s Winter Olympics, currently underway in PyeongChang, South Korea, feature Israel’s largest-ever representation, with 10 athletes competing – in figure skating, skeleton and alpine ski racing. In the alpine skiing events, there is only one Israeli competitor – Itamar Biran – and the Independent spoke with him prior to … Continue reading Skiing- Israel’s Only Skier: Itamar Biran
Hockey- What? Who? Breaking Down Canada’s Olympic Hockey Roster
January 23 2018, Vancouver,BC- After six Olympic cycles, the NHL has barred its players from playing for their countries in the 2018 Winter Olympics. Teams usually made up of NHL all-stars have been forced to scavenge the world in search for the men they hope can bring home gold for their countries. Canada and the … Continue reading Hockey- What? Who? Breaking Down Canada’s Olympic Hockey Roster