From left, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber, British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell, co-owner of the new team Jeff Mallett, and Vancouver Whitecaps president Bob Lenarduzzi pose with a soccer ball during a news conference where it was announced the team was awarded an MLS franchise in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. The team will begin play in 2011. AP Photo logo AP Photo 8 months ago

From left, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber, British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell, co-owner of the new team Jeff Mallett, and Vancouver Whitecaps president Bob Lenarduzzi pose with a soccer ball during a news conference where it was announced the team was awarded an MLS franchise in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. The team will begin play in 2011.

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