2006 Vancouver Whitecaps FC season

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2006 soccer season March 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2006 Bob Lilley Head coach Greg Kerfoot USL First Division 4th USL–1 Playoffs Champions Voyageurs Cup 3rd 5,722 (SO) (3 times) 4, 540 June 30 vs PT 5,085 _horizontalonwhite thinbluesides 214f9c thinbluesides FFFFFF FFFFFF _whitehorizontal 214f9c 214f9c 214f9c 214f9c 214f9c 2005 2007 The 2006 Vancouver Whitecaps FC season was the club's 21st year of existence (or 31st if counting the NASL Whitecaps), as well as their 14th as a Division 2 club in the franchise model of US-based soccer leagues. 2006 was Bob Lilley's second season as head coach, and they started the season with many draws while the team sorted itself out. In the last ten games after some player additions, the Whitecaps lost only two of their last ten games. In the playoffs Vancouver went on a run as the fourth seed. They first had a play-in round series against Miami FC Blues and Romário before upsetting regular season champion or Commissioner's Cup winner and Canadian rival Montreal Impact with two second half of overtime goals in the second leg away in La belle province. The first goal scorer was Eduardo Sebrango, a striker out of favour in Montreal in 2005 (he was the 2004 leading goal scorer on the Impact) that Vancouver signed in the off season.http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2465825/22348-2465947/28480.html #12 Eduardo Sebrango-Rodriguez Demosphere International March 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140321042900/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2465825/22348-2465947/28480.html March 21, 2014 dead mdy-all http://espnfc.com/feature?id=365771&cc=5739 Strikers on the move espnfc.com Gerald Barnhart April 23, 2006 March 18, 2014 In the single championship game at the regular season runner-up Rochester Rhinos' new home, PAETEC Park, the Whitecaps scored via an own goal just before half time and then put the game out of reach with two more goals to win 0 – 3.http://www.uslsoccer.com/aboutusl/history/285973.html 2006 USL-1 Season Review Demosphere International March 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20130722113744/http://www.uslsoccer.com/aboutusl/history/285973.html July 22, 2013 dead mdy-all The Whitecaps FC Women ruthlessly won the 2006 W-League Championship, the club's second, finishing with almost twice as many regular season points as the runner up in the Western Conference before 5 – 0 and 3 – 0 wins achieved the title.http://www.uslsoccer.com/aboutusl/history/285977.html 2006 W-League Season Review Demosphere International March 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20130722105257/http://www.uslsoccer.com/aboutusl/history/285977.html July 22, 2013 dead mdy-all The club also had four USL Super Y League teams play in the finals held in Florida. This was the first time a club has won both the men's and women's United States D2 championships in the same year. The league was a single table competition although the schedule was not balanced; it was home and away with additional matches against Seattle, Portland, and Minnesota. Head to head results were the first tie-breaker. Average attendance increased for the fifth year in a row and was above 5,000 for the second time since 2001.http://pressbox.mlssoccer.com/sites/g/files/g211536/f/2011%20Vancouver%20Whitecaps%20FC%20Media%20Guide.pdf 2011 Whitecaps Media Guide Soccer United Marketing – Major League Soccer pg 16 March 11, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160303211857/http://pressbox.mlssoccer.com/sites/g/files/g211536/f/2011%20Vancouver%20Whitecaps%20FC%20Media%20Guide.pdf March 3, 2016 Two double-headers were played with the Whitecaps Women, the USL W-League. The club also spent the year raising its local profile. The team moved its live radio broadcasts to a new start up sports radio channel in 2006 for one year. The Whitecaps Waterfront Stadium was in the local media before the season started although attempts to have the stadium ready for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup were annulled with an unusually long six month review process.http://www.vancourier.com/issues06/034206/sports.html Big year ahead for new-look Whitecaps Vancouver Courier Newspaper Bob Mackin March 24, 2006 March 18, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060916133142/http://www.vancourier.com/issues06/034206/sports.html September 16, 2006 The stadium was news-worthy again in June 2006 as it was recommended for inclusion in municipal development planning; note not approved for the planning process. Once approved for the planning process, the process including rezoning would have taken an additional two years. The stadium process started in 2003 and as of 2014 has not been built regardless of completely private financing.http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/sports/story.html?id=66f82545-f327-4c5b-b7de-dcc8d8315d73&k=61819 'Caps owner needs a lesson in economics The Vancouver Sun Newspaper March 7, 2006 March 18, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140612030601/http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/sports/story.html?id=66f82545-f327-4c5b-b7de-dcc8d8315d73&k=61819 June 12, 2014 dead mdy-all The Whitecaps also partnered with a player marketing service for the player development program.http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/?id=2798 New Partnership With First Wave whitecapsfc.com March 30, 2006 March 14, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060512180826/http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/?id=2798 May 12, 2006 The club had sixteen teams in their club structure during 2006.http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/?id=2858 The Business of Soccer whitecapsfc.com April 12, 2006 March 14, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060512185611/http://www.whitecapsfc.com/news/?id=2858 May 12, 2006 Schedule and results Tables #D0F0C0 Commissioner's Cup, bye to semifinal round of playoffs 1px solid #AAAAAA #97DEFF Bye to semifinal round of playoffs 1px solid #AAAAAA #BBEBFF First round of playoffs 1px solid #AAAAAA Pos Club Pts Pld W L T GF GA GD H2H Pts1Montreal Impact512814593115+162Rochester Raging Rhinos5028134113421+133Charleston Battery462813873325+8CHA: 4 ptsVAN: 1 pt4Vancouver Whitecaps4628126104028+125Miami FC3928111164744+36Puerto Rico Islanders3828101083836+27Seattle Sounders3728111344248−68Atlanta Silverbacks3528101353642−69Virginia Beach Mariners322881282637−11VAB: 7 ptsTOR: 4 pts10Toronto Lynx322881283036−611Portland Timbers272871562539−14POR: 9 ptsMIN: 3 pts12Minnesota Thunder272871563445−11 Expanded Table 8 1 5 24 10 4 5 5 16 18 April 26, 2010 uslsoccer.com March 2014 Pre-season #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFFFCC Draw 1px solid #AAAAAA #FFCCCC Loss 1px solid #AAAAAA The Whitecaps opened their four-week training camp on March 27, 2006, at Simon Fraser University.http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-06/whitecaps-mar-24.htm Whitecaps Men's team Begins Training Camp This Saturday Whitecaps FC Media Release bcsoccerweb.com March 24, 2006 March 18, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060325205802/http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-06/whitecaps-mar-24.htm March 25, 2006 The preseason schedule was announced March 14, 2006 including a double header of the men's and women's teams versus the UVic Vikes.http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-06/whitecaps-mar-14.htm Whitecaps Men Release 2006 Pre-Season Schedule whitecapsfc.com bcsoccerweb.com March 14, 2006 March 18, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060325205718/http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-06/whitecaps-mar-14.htm March 25, 2006 http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-06/uvic-feb-28.htm Vikes Men's and Women's Soccer Teams to Play Whitecaps University of Victoria Media Release February 28, 2006 March 14, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060325205849/http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-06/uvic-feb-28.htm March 25, 2006 March 28, 2006 18:45 PST Fraser Valley Soccer League (FVSL) All-Stars Vancouver Whitecaps FC Newton Athletic Park Surrey, British Columbia Report 1–0 Cam Willmets 55 1,000 L March 31, 2006 19:00 PST Trinity Western University Vancouver Whitecaps FC Spartans Sports Complex Langley, British Columbia Report 1–3 Drew Roddy 57 Jeff Clarke 5Steve Kindel 25 Sita-Taty Matondo 89 479 W April 2, 2006 15:00 PST University of British Columbia Vancouver Whitecaps FC Thunderbird Stadium Vancouver, British Columbia Report 0–1 Martin Nash 65 W April 6, 2006 18:30 PST VMSL All-Stars Vancouver Whitecaps FC Brandrith Park Tsawwassen, British Columbia Report 0–2 Joey Gjertsen 1 Sita-Taty Matondo 62 W April 7, 2006 18:00 PST UVic Vikes Vancouver Whitecaps FC Centennial Stadium, Victoria, British Columbia Report 0–4 Alfredo Valente 14Jay Alberts 47 Sita-Taty Matondo 57 73 W April 14, 2006 19:00 PST Vancouver Whitecaps FC Seattle Sounders Exhibition Park Chilliwack, British Columbia Report 3–1 Adrian Cann 2Jason Jordan 8Corey Woolfolk 71 Jacob Besagno 87 2,022 W USL-1 2006 United Soccer Leagues Results by round table b Round Ground H/H/A/H/H/H/A/A/H/A/A/A/A/H/H/A/A/A/A/H/A/A/H/A/H/H/H/H Result W/W/D/W/D/D/L/D/D/D/W/D/L/W/W/L/L/D/W/L/W/W/W/L /D/D/W/W Home Away green2 Win yellow2 Draw red2 Loss complete uslsoccer.com USL First Division 2006 Full Schedule http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2006/22394.html#SCHEDULE 24 February 2014 Demosphere International https://web.archive.org/web/20140321044738/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2006/22394.html#SCHEDULE 21 March 2014 dead dmy-all October 2006 1 April 22, 2006 22:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Portland Timbers Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 1–0 Report Joey Gjertsen 17 5,722 W Steve DePiero 2 Voyageurs Cup April 29, 2006 22:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Toronto Lynx Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 2–0 Report Joey Gjertsen 45Sita-Taty Matondo 82 4,555 David Gantar W 3 May 5, 2006 20:00 ET Portland Timbers Vancouver Whitecaps FC PGE Park Portland, Oregon 1–1 Report Chad Bartlome 21 Tony Donatelli 53 5,448 Colin Arblaster D 4 May 14, 2006 22:00 ET Minnesota Thunder Vancouver Whitecaps FC James Griffin Stadium Saint Paul, Minnesota 0–3 Report Alfredo Valente 20Joey Gjertsen 45David Testo 53 4,556 Martin Reid W 5 May 22, 2006 22:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Rochester Rhinos Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 0–0 Report 4,839 Silviu Petrescu D 6 May 26, 2006 22:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Seattle Sounders Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 2–2 Report Joey Gjertsen 18Own goal 32 Cam Weaver 23 73 4,658 D Kevin Duliba 7 May 27, 2006 22:00 ET Seattle Sounders Vancouver Whitecaps FC Qwest Field Seattle 1–0 Report Andrew Gregor 43 pen. 2,998 Yader Reyes L 8 June 3, 2006 19:05 ET Minnesota Thunder Vancouver Whitecaps FC James Griffin Stadium Saint Paul, Minnesota 1–1 Report Nathan Knox 8Dustin Branan 0 81 Joey Gjertsen 57 1,808 Colin Arblaster D 9 June 9, 2006 20:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Miami FC Blues Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 2–2 Report Jeff Clarke 8Geordie Lyall 0 30Steve Kindel 90 Mario Rodríguez 63Romário 90 5,722 Hu Liu D 10 June 10, 2006 22:00 ET Portland Timbers Vancouver Whitecaps FC PGE Park Portland, Oregon 0–0 Report 6,298 D Fotis Bazakos 11 June 15, 2006 19:00 ET Virginia Beach Mariners Vancouver Whitecaps FC Virginia Beach Sportsplex Virginia Beach, Virginia 1–2 Report Thomas Woods 69 John Jones 28James Alberts 57 1,404 Charles Mitchell W 12 June 17, 2006 19:30 ET Atlanta Silverbacks Vancouver Whitecaps FC Atlanta Silverbacks Park Atlanta 2–2 Report Machel Millwood 65Jason McLaughlin 78 Martin Nash 13David Morris 64 2,167 Roni Canales D 13 June 18, 2006 18:00 ET Charleston Battery Vancouver Whitecaps FC Blackbaud Stadium Charleston, South Carolina 1–0 Report Gavin Glinton 54 3,283 Tony Crush L 14 June 25, 2006 22:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Puerto Rico Islanders Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 1–0 Report James Alberts 73 Marco Velez 0 51 5,722 Jonathan Lavergne W 15 June 30, 2006 22:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Portland Timbers Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 3–0 Report David Testo 9 63Tony Donatelli 66 4,540 Carol Anne Chenard W 16 July 3, 2006 19:35 ET Rochester Rhinos Vancouver Whitecaps FC Marina Auto Stadium Rochester, New York 2–0 Report Jonny Steele 67 Matthew Delicate 71 11,119 Kevin Barci L 17 Voyageurs Cup July 5, 2006 12:00 ET Toronto Lynx Vancouver Whitecaps FC Centennial Park Stadium Etobicoke, Ontario 2–1 Report Jamie Dodds 20Damien Pottinger 31 Sita-Taty Matondo 29 2,235 L Rob Antle 18 Voyageurs Cup July 7, 2006 20:00 ET Montreal Impact Vancouver Whitecaps FC Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard Montreal 1–1 Report Mauricio Vincello 90 Steve Kindel 21 12,435 Domenic Scali D 19 July 14, 2006 20:05 ET Minnesota Thunder Vancouver Whitecaps FC James Griffin Stadium Saint Paul, Minnesota 2–1 Report Matt Schmidt 90 Anthony Noreiga 22Steve Kindel 80 3,412 Colin Arblaster W 20 Voyageurs Cup July 16, 2006 22:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Montreal Impact Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 0–1 Report Joel John Bailey 55 5,417 David Gantar L 21 August 4, 2006 20:00 ET Puerto Rico Islanders Vancouver Whitecaps FC Juan Ramón Loubriel Stadium Bayamón, Puerto Rico 1–3 Report Kormac Valdebenito 57 pen. Joey Gjertsen 1David Testo 41Steve Kindel 0 53Sita-Taty Matondo 80 4,354 Merritt Guthrie W 22 August 6, 2006 16:00 ET Miami FC Blues Vancouver Whitecaps FC Tropical Park Stadium Miami 2–3 Report Mario Rodríguez 18Francisco Gomez 67 pen. Joey Gjertsen 22 48David Testo 31 1,425 Mark Kadelack W 23 August 13, 2006 22:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Virginia Beach Mariners Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 3–0 Report Geordie Lyall 8James Alberts 65Joey Gjertsen 72 5,380 W Tiger Lui 24 August 19, 2006 22:00 ET Seattle Sounders Vancouver Whitecaps FC Qwest Field Seattle 2–0 Report Andrew Gregor 32Leighton O'Brien 65 pen. 3,584 Kari Seitz L 25 August 26, 2006 22:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Minnesota Thunder Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 2–2 Report Joey Gjertsen 69 Steve Kindel 59 Nathan Knox 67Ansu Toure 69 4,889 D John Dela Cruz 26 August 31, 2006 22:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Charleston Battery Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 1–1 Report Eduardo Sebrango 30 Ben Hollingsworth 90 4,765 D Tiger Liu 27 September 8, 2006 22:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Seattle Sounders Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 3–2 Report Eduardo Sebrango 40Joey Gjertsen 57David Testo 63 Jamal Sutton 30 88 5,347 Steve Dipiero W 28 September 10, 2006 22:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Atlanta Silverbacks Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 1–0 Report Joey Gjertsen 37 5,041 Silvio Petrescu W Post-season Bracket Playoffs Result Play-in Round September 15, 2006 22:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Miami FC Blues Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 4–1 https://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/2006/results06d.htm#playoffs David Testo 12 Ryan Suarez 32 Joey Gjertsen 35Geordie Lyall 44Tony Donatelli 88 Sean Fraser 35 Romário 64 Francisco Gomez 72 5,437 W Steve DiPietro Leg 1 September 17, 2006 18:00 ET Miami FC Blues Vancouver Whitecaps FC Tropical Park Stadium Miami 0–2 1–6 J. P. Rodrigues 31 Stephane Guillaume 52 Francisco Gomez 72 Sean Fraser 73 Ryan Suarez 10 Eduardo Sebrango 46 Martin Nash 64 2,111 https://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/2006/results06d.htm#playoffs W Mark Greiger Leg 2 Semi-finals September 22, 2006 22:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Montreal Impact Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 0–0 https://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/2006/results06d.htm#playoffs Eduardo Sebrango 80 Adam Braz 10 Nevio Pizzolito 0 85 5,225 D Mark Budda Leg 1 September 24, 2006 19::00 ET Montreal Impact Vancouver Whitecaps FC Complexe sportif Claude-Robillard Montreal 0–2 yes 0–2 Adam Braz 23 Mauricio Vincello 95 David Fronimadis 120 Eduardo Sebrango 2 15 116, 115 Martin Nash 73 Sita-Taty Matondo 90 Geordie Lyall 95 Tony Donatelli 120 11,782 https://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/2006/results06d.htm#playoffs W Silviu Petrescu Leg 2 Final September 30, 2006 19:00 ET Rochester Rhinos Vancouver Whitecaps FC Marina Auto Stadium Rochester, New York 0–3 https://a-leaguearchive.tripod.com/2006/results06d.htm#playoffs John Ball 25 Charles Gbeke 71 Nate Craft 85 Mike Ambersley 88 Nate Craft 45 o.g. Tony Donatelli 55 John Jones 76 Jeff Clarke 80 Sita-Taty Matondo 86, 86 9,547 W Andrew Chapin Voyaguers Cup Prior to 2008, from when it has been awarded to the Canadian Championship winners, the men's title was decided on regular-season matches between Canada's USL First Division sides. Standings VAN n Cascadia Cup Cascadia Cup 2006 VAN n Whitecaps Nations Cup Due to the business success of neighbouring rivals' (Portland and Seattle) friendlies and the friendly with Sunderland A.F.C. in 2005 watched by 6,857, the Whitecaps marketed a four team tournament held from July 19–23, 2006. The tournament was organized with the Vancouver Multicultural Society's CultureFest and the local 27th Annual Nations Cup soccer tournament for local amateur soccer enthusiasts.http://www.whitecapsfc.com/pagebank/?id=1111 Nations Cup Schedule whitecapsfc.com March 11, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060712181203/http://www.whitecapsfc.com/pagebank/?id=1111 July 12, 2006 Welsh club Cardiff City FC also played matches in Victoria, Langley, and Seattle. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/chopra-strikes-good-run-out-bluebirds-2328005 Chopra strikes in a good run-out for Bluebirds walesOnline.co.uk July 17, 2006http://twu.ca/athletics/mens-soccer/news-release/2006-2007/2006-07-24-pr-ms-cardiff-city-0-4.html https://web.archive.org/web/20140321055303/http://twu.ca/athletics/mens-soccer/news-release/2006-2007/2006-07-24-pr-ms-cardiff-city-0-4.html dead March 21, 2014 Spartans Scrimmage Cardiff City FC July 24, 2006 March 14, 2014http://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Sounders-Cardiff-City-tie-1209285.php Sounders, Cardiff City tie Seattle Post Intelligencer July 18, 2006 March 11, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130928165851/http://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Sounders-Cardiff-City-tie-1209285.php September 28, 2013 Due to the business success of neighbouring rivals' (Portland and Seattle) friendlies and the friendly with Sunderland A.F.C. in 2005 watched by 6,857, the Whitecaps marketed a four team tournament held from July 19–23, 2006. The tournament was organized with the Vancouver Multicultural Society's CultureFest and the local 27th Annual Nations Cup soccer tournament for local amateur soccer enthusiasts.http://www.whitecapsfc.com/pagebank/?id=1111 Nations Cup Schedule whitecapsfc.com March 11, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060712181203/http://www.whitecapsfc.com/pagebank/?id=1111 July 12, 2006 Welsh club Cardiff City FC also played matches in Victoria, Langley, and Seattle. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/chopra-strikes-good-run-out-bluebirds-2328005 Chopra stirkes in a good run-out for Bluebirds walesOnline.co.uk July 17, 2006http://twu.ca/athletics/mens-soccer/news-release/2006-2007/2006-07-24-pr-ms-cardiff-city-0-4.html Spartans Scrimmage Cardiff City FC July 24, 2006 March 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140321055303/http://twu.ca/athletics/mens-soccer/news-release/2006-2007/2006-07-24-pr-ms-cardiff-city-0-4.html March 21, 2014 dead mdy-allhttp://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Sounders-Cardiff-City-tie-1209285.php Sounders, Cardiff City tie Seattle Post-Intelligencer July 18, 2006 March 11, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130928165851/http://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Sounders-Cardiff-City-tie-1209285.php September 28, 2013 July 19, 2006 19:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC India national football team Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 3–1 Report David Testo 15Own goal 38 David Morris 73 Sunil Chhetri 45 W July 21, 2006 19:00 ET China U-17 Cardiff City F.C. Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 0–5 July 23, 2006 16:00 ET China U-17 India national football team Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 1–2 Report Tang Jiashu 76 Pappachen Pradeep 29Manjit Singh 66 4,236 David Gantar July 23, 2006 19:00 ET Vancouver Whitecaps FC Cardiff City F.C. Swangard Stadium Burnaby, BC 0–0 Report Tony Donatelli Steve Kindel David Morris 3–1 Darren Purse Kevin McNaughton Stephen Thompson Michael Chopra 4,236 W Staff John Rocha stepped down in August 2006 to focus on the 2007 FIFA U20 World Cup as Vancouver site chairman while continuing to support the Whitecaps in a consulting role. http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/sports/story.html?id=4e7fadd4-f7a5-4d66-91b5-16a79a7df393 Rocha resigns post with Whitecaps Vancouver Province Newspaper August 9, 2006 March 11, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140612030603/http://www.canada.com/theprovince/news/sports/story.html?id=4e7fadd4-f7a5-4d66-91b5-16a79a7df393 June 12, 2014 dead mdy-all Soccer Operations President – John Rocha General Manager – Bob Lenarduzzi Office Manager – Lindsay Puchlik Communication Manager – Nathan Vanstone Director Sales and Marketing – Rick Ramsbottom Men's Head Coach – Bob Lilley Men's Assistant Coach – Michael Toshack Reserve Team Men's Head Coach – Nick Dasovic Women's Head Coach – Bob Birarda Reserve Team Women's Head Coach – Director Youth Operations – Dan Lenarduzzi Roster 2006 marked the most significant changes to the Whitecaps roster in the 20 years of club history with twelve new players signed at the start of the season. The American coach Bob Lilley expanded the Whitecaps' recruiting more to the US college ranks, MLS, other USL-1 teams, and overseas. He opined that the rate of the improvement in the league meant that the Whitecaps did not have time if they wanted to be competitive this year to develop local players, so the Whitecaps changed to a buyer in the player marketplace.http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/sports/story.html?id=077e6083-81aa-4163-9e3a-faaa4fb664a7 Caps set new goal(s) for '06 The Vancouver Sun Newspaper Dan Stinson April 21, 2006 March 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20151109115640/http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/sports/story.html?id=077e6083-81aa-4163-9e3a-faaa4fb664a7 November 9, 2015 dead mdy-all Local signings such as 2006's cohort of Andrew Corrazza, Diaz Kambere, and others stopped sticking with the team going forward. As the profile of the club increased and ambitions for Division 1 grew, coaches had more pressure for immediate results and fewer local connections. This was the beginning of a trend that gradually removed locally developed long-time career players from the Whitecaps first team through release or retirement that probably culminated with the retirement of Martin Nash after the 2010 season.http://www.eightysixforever.com/2010/10/27/1777514/a-tribute-to-martin-nash A Tribute to Martin Nash 86Forever.com sbnation.com Benjamin Massey October 27, 2010 March 14, 2014http://blogs.theprovince.com/2010/10/27/nash-to-announce-retirement/ Nash to announce retirement The Province Newspaper – Back of the Net Marc Weber October 27, 2010 March 14, 2014http://blogs.theprovince.com/2010/10/27/nash-takes-on-coaching-role/ Nash takes on coaching role The Province Newspaper Marc Nash October 27, 2010 March 14, 2014http://fulltimefootballshow.blogspot.ca/2010/10/martin-nash-announces-retirement-as.html Martin Nash Announces Retirement As A Player – Takes on New Coaching Role With The Club Full-Time Vancouver's Soccer Show Tyler Green October 27, 2010 March 14, 2014 Twelve year Whitecap veteran defender and local Chris Franks retired after a spell with Doncaster Rovers F.C. Carlo Corazzin was also released.http://www.vancourier.com/issues06/034206/sports.html Big year ahead for new-look Whitecaps Vancouver Courier Bob Mackin March 24, 2006 March 14, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060916133142/http://www.vancourier.com/issues06/034206/sports.html September 16, 2006 Previous starting goalkeeper Five year Whitecap Mike Franks who didn't get any further minutes after recovering from injury in 2005 was also released. Defender Mark Watson was released prior to the 2006 season and midfielder Nick Dasovic retired before the 2005 season to coach.http://charlestonbattery.com/news/mark-watson-returns-to-charleston-battery/ Mark Watson returns to Charleston Battery charlestonbattery.com February 20, 2006 March 22, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140322105101/http://charlestonbattery.com/news/mark-watson-returns-to-charleston-battery/ March 22, 2014 dead mdy-all On March 28, the Whitecaps announced the trade of Daniel Antoniuk who was with Portland Timbers in 2005 to Montreal Impact for Eduardo Sebrango. Bob Lilley was familiar with Eduardo Sebrango from his time coaching the Impact and Sebrango was recovering from injuries and saw little playing time in 2005. As advertised in the signing announcement, he would score important, timely goals in big games both for and against the Whitecaps in the years to come.http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-06/whitecaps-mar-28.htm Whitecaps Acquire Sniper From Montreal whitecapfc.com bcsoccerweb.com March 28, 2006 March 14, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060330061226/http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-06/whitecaps-mar-28.htm March 30, 2006 They also announced the signing of 2005 MLS Columbus Crew midfielder/forward David Testo.http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-06/whitecaps-mar-29.htm Whitecaps Sign MLS Midfielder/Forward whitecapsfc.com bcsoccerweb.com March 28, 2006 March 14, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20060331010844/http://www.bcsoccerweb.com/articles-06/whitecaps-mar-29.htm March 31, 2006 On April 7, 2006, the Whitecaps signed fullback John Jones and defender Anthony Noreiga.http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=58c1fd41-fddf-42c3-b659-d089b4b0fea9 Whitecaps add depth, lock up Jones, Noreiga The Vancouver Sun Newspaper Dan Stinson April 8, 2006 March 19, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140612030558/http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=58c1fd41-fddf-42c3-b659-d089b4b0fea9 June 12, 2014 The whitecaps signed locals Diaz Kambere and Stefan Leslie to amateur contracts as well as American midfielder Tony Donatelli, and forward Canadian Sita-Taty Matondo,http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/sports/story.html?id=68bc4395-f3e2-4e75-a719-452f29939c56 Whitecaps go deep with new signings The Vancouver Sun Newspaper Dan Stinson April 20, 2006 March 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20060614005022/http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/sports/story.html?id=68bc4395-f3e2-4e75-a719-452f29939c56 June 14, 2006 dead mdy-all Another key signing was the English Premier League Newcastle United goalkeeper Tony Caig on April 13, 2006.http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/old-blues-boy-caig-on-the-verge-of-whitecaps-deal-1.314480 Old Blues Boy Caig On The Verge of Whitecaps Deal News & Star Amanda Little March 14, 2006 March 14, 2014 Due to injuries in midfield and forward requiring one of the regular defenders to move to midfield, in June the Whitecaps also signed defender Ryan Saurez.http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=99763534-28d9-4d6a-81f7-db73b417aa7a&sponsor= https://archive.today/20140320213949/http://www.canada.com/story_print.html?id=99763534-28d9-4d6a-81f7-db73b417aa7a&sponsor= dead March 20, 2014 Whitecaps wobble out on road trip The Vancouver Sun Newspaper Dan Stinson June 14, 2006 March 20, 2014 The 2006 team was billed as much more offensive minded with greater depth at the forward and midfield positions. The line up was relatively settled with 25 players getting playing minutes and seven getting about 2000 minutes or more.http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2006/roster/22394.html Team Roster and Player Stats uslsoccer.com Demosphere International March 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140321045711/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2006/roster/22394.html March 21, 2014 dead mdy-all James Alberts, Jeff Clarke, Joey Gjertsen, and David Morris appeared in all 28 games for the Whitecaps. Despite preseason speculation the goal scoring was again singular, this year Joey Gjertsen was fourth in the league with 12 goals. Martin Nash and Joey Gjertsen led the team in assists with both in the top ten league-wide.http://www.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72011+Elements/Display+E+928++4068269++++++177229+Y https://archive.today/20140320213910/http://www.uslsoccer.com/scripts/runisa.dll?M2:gp::72011+Elements/Display+E+928++4068269++++++177229+Y dead March 20, 2014 USL First Division – Top 10 Stats Leaders uslsoccer.com Demosphere International March 14, 2014 Gjertsen's year for the champion Whitecaps, fourth in goals (12) and second in assists (7), earned him a league most valuable player award.http://www.uslsoccer.com/aboutusl/history/285973.html 2006 USL-1 Season Review uslsoccer.com Demosphere International March 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20130722113744/http://www.uslsoccer.com/aboutusl/history/285973.html July 22, 2013 dead mdy-all Goalkeeper stats No.Nat.PlayerTotalUSL-1PlayoffsMIN Minutes playedSV SavesGA Goals againstGAA Goals against averageSO Shut OutsMIN Minutes playedSV SavesGA Goals againstGAA Goals against averageSO Shut OutsMIN Minutes playedSV SavesGA Goals againstGAA Goals against averageSO Shut Outs1ENGTony Caig255075260.91811207063251.08674801210.187541USAJosh Wicks4502030.6024502030.602 October 20, 2013 October 2006 As of the end of the season.http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2006/roster/22394.html United Soccer Leagues (USL) 2014-03-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20140321045711/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2006/roster/22394.html 2014-03-21 dead Player statistics No.Pos.Name Apps Minutes Goals Assists Shots Fouls 13px 13px0GKUSA Josh Wicks54500000001GKENG Tony Caig2825500002002DF CAN Jeff Clarke332743121736403MFUSA Steve Klein31272502413104DF CAN Adrian Cann22(5)196302928006MFUSA James Alberts23(7)1698342817107MF CAN Martin Nash33268927832308 DFCAN Steve Kindel29(1)2525422137319MFCAN Alfredo Valente10(7)8101112201011MFUSA David Testo19(7)16987341422012MFCAN Geordie Lyall24(1)21082112276113MFCAN Tino Cucca0(5)4700100014MFUSA Tony Donatelli10(19)12704316191016DFCAN Kevin Harmse0000000016DFJAM Gary Brooks(4)7800231017FWUSA Joey Gjertsen31(2)258013867140018FWCUB Eduardo Sebrango10(3)10433130162119DFCAN Sita-Taty Matondo4(19)5543023232020DFCAN David Morris13(19)14981216210022DFUSA John Jones14(7)12601011165023FWUSA Corey Woolfolk(1)600010024DFCAN Diaz Kambere2(1)14600241025DFTRI Anthony Noreiga4(12)51810281026FW CAN Jason Jordan4(4)39602650027MFCAN Stefan Leslie2(3)16000361029GKCAN Srdjan Djekanovic0000000033DFUSA Ryan Suarez13(5)13120021140—–Opponent Own goals––1––––– Updated February 28, 20142006 Player Roster and Statistics http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2006/roster/22394.html 28 February 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140321045711/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2006/roster/22394.html 21 March 2014 dead dmy-all http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2006/22394.html#STATS Vancouver Whitecaps Official Schedule March 15, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140321044738/http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2006/22394.html#STATS March 21, 2014 dead mdy-all Note this list includes only players that have dressed in the eighteen. Note brackets indicate substitute appearances. Note statistics are for league and playoffs (not preseason or friendlies). External links http://www.whitecapsfc.com References Category:Vancouver Whitecaps (1986–2010) seasons Vancouver Whitecaps Vancouver Whitecaps Whitecaps FC season