With the biggest crowd of the season already confirmed for Saturday's match versus LA Galaxy, Whitecaps FC are pleased to provide fans with some unique opportunities at Bell Pitch at Empire Field. Kickoff for this much anticipated match is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. PT, with gates opening 90 minutes prior to kickoff at 3 p.m. PT.
Just over 1,000 tickets are still available and can be purchased at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centres, online at ticketmaster.ca/whitecaps, or Charge-by-Phone at 1.855.6.GO-CAPS.
"Saturday is shaping up to be an historical day at Empire Field, as we will welcome the largest number of fans this year," said Paul Barber, Whitecaps FC chief executive officer. "Fans are encouraged to come early to participate in the pre-match activities and fun before Saturday's big game."
Whitecaps FC and LA Galaxy previously played each other in two exhibition matches in 2007 and 2008. On November 7, 2007, a crowd of 48,172 fans filled BC Place to see the Caps draw 0-0 with Los Angeles, while on May 13, 2008, Vancouver defeated the Galaxy 2-1 in front of 37,104 fans at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta.
