Born in 1974, the Whitecaps grew to be the city's top sports franchise by 1978. In 1979, they became Vancouver's only franchise to win a major North American Championship. Due to league instability the Whitecaps folded in 1984. In 1986, the 86ers were launched and professional soccer was reborn. Over the next 16 years, the 86ers won four CSL (Canadian Soccer League) Championships. In 2001, due to widespread public support, the franchise name was changed back to Whitecaps. In 2002 the Whitecaps launched the Breakers women's team. Current owner Greg Kerfoot purchased the Whitecaps and Breakers in November 2002. Under Kerfoot, the Men's, Women's and Youth ...read more >