Vancouver Expansion Thread - Name, Colors, Logo/Kit Design

[Z010 Union]

This thread is being created for Vancouver fans and contributors. In lieu of them having their own forum, which they are working on meeting the requirements to attain, the mods are creating threads for them that will be moderated like it was in their city forum.

Gentlemen and Ladies, good luck. Let's see some creative designs and names.

No flames, no trolls.

[loben52]

Whitecaps FC is just fine...!!!

Nothing more westcoast than blue white and a little green!!!

[Nazzer]

Whitecaps FC is just fine...!!!

Nothing more westcoast than blue white and a little green!!!

Damn straight. When Vancouver gets an MLS team the only possible scenario is for the the teams name and image to be Whitecaps and with the same colours. Maintain tradition. If they need to add FC, or SC to the name for copyright reasons fine. But it better be whitecaps.

Also, why not have a city forum for Vancouver?

[DinamoTFC]

My favourite would be Vancouver City FC with blue and black striped jerseys.

[Z010 Union]

Also, why not have a city forum for Vancouver?


Doesn't meet the criteria yet. Hopefully, some posters are interested in this topic and will help qualify it for a forum.

[Udinese1896]

Why bother, the Stadium wont get approved till 2018. What a joke of a city. They just hated on Toronto a few years back. Now they have thier tail and Kramerherads between thier legs. Piss of get of the Pot.

[Kmaz]

Excellent, this is a start. I have been trying to photoshop a Vancouver jersey, however, it's my first photoshop experience and so is going to take me a while....plus I have an essay and studying to do.

The colours will definately not change(maybe a small addition), but the design may have to. It will be hard to Have WHITCAPS across the chest if we need to put a sponsor there. We'll probably go the way of the Dynamo though.

[City Dave]

Damn straight. When Vancouver gets an MLS team the only possible scenario is for the the teams name and image to be Whitecaps and with the same colours. Maintain tradition. If they need to add FC, or SC to the name for copyright reasons fine. But it better be whitecaps.

Well, the problem with that may be that the ownership group that actually brings MLS to Vancouver may not be the same that owns the Whitecaps. What are you going to suggest then? Adding an FC or SC isn't going to eliminate trademark issues. This thread will be really boring if there are just a dozen people piping in saying that you should use the same stuff as your current USL squad. How about some creativity?

Yeah, in Seattle they did it, and that's the plan in Montreal, but both of those towns have the USL ownership group as the ones in charge. Why not some speculation?

[PeterAKer]

Lets Start this off Vancouver Whitecaps FC will continue to be Vancouver Whitecaps FC. The Vancouver Whitecaps will continue the Name and Logo over because the Current Logo works well in marketing and merchandise. The New Vancouver Whitecaps Waterfront Stadium will have Logo Similar to it's Team Logo. But as for the Team Logo it should stay the same and not have to go through what happened with the Seattle Sounders FC Name and Logo Fiasco. I've pasted the Logos from the Vancouver Whitecaps for Inspiration for Jersey/Uniform and Logo Idea's.

[PeterAKer]

The Vancouver Whitecaps NASL Logos:

First
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/01/Originalcapslogo.gif/90px-Originalcapslogo.gif

Second
http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/5/59/90px-Oldcapslogo.gif

[PeterAKer]

The Vancouver Whitecaps USL Logos:

First
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/06/VancouverWhitecapsLogo.GIF/90px-VancouverWhitecapsLogo.GIF

Second & Current
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/98/Whitecapsfclogo.gif

[PeterAKer]

The Vancouver Whitecaps Waterfront Stadium Logo:

First & Current
http://www.boardoftrade.com/images/WhitecapsStadium-logo130w.jpg

[91TFC]

Vancouver Whitecaps is fine for me.

[Nazzer]

Well, the problem with that may be that the ownership group that actually brings MLS to Vancouver may not be the same that owns the Whitecaps. What are you going to suggest then? Adding an FC or SC isn't going to eliminate trademark issues. This thread will be really boring if there are just a dozen people piping in saying that you should use the same stuff as your current USL squad. How about some creativity?

Yeah, in Seattle they did it, and that's the plan in Montreal, but both of those towns have the USL ownership group as the ones in charge. Why not some speculation?

Kerfoot is the guy who owns the Caps, and he is the one who is trying to allow the Vancouver port authority to let him spend his own money to build a stadium, and he is the one who wants to take the caps to the MLS. Is that good enough to qualify as being the same ownership group as the USL team?

[RedRover]

If Vancouver Whitecaps isn't a suitable name, then how about Vancouver Wanderers?

[Kmaz]

It fits the stoner lifestyle many here enjoy.

[Bonettirulz]

Ditto, Nazzer.

Kerfoot is the man behind the whole enchilada, so if Vancouver makes an application to join MLS, it will absolutely be with Kerfoot behind it.

How is the stadium process going? Last I heard, the council was still in agreement in principle, but have not approved the building. Are they still trying to get him to move the downtown stadium out into the boonies??

[loben52]

I love the old blue whitecaps shield.....can someone tweak it to make it a little bit modern>???

Vancouver is called Vancouver Whitecaps FC which rolls off the tongue naturally.

I heard on the news a couple of days ago that the ball is in the Rail company's court and once it is approved, then the city will act fast (or so they say) to make it happen. This coming out of Bob Lenarduzzi's mouth.

I HOPE HE IS RIGHT!!


I can't wait to see the Caps in MLS. schoolin TFC!! haha

[kazakal28]

Now that Sounders got voted in, I think Impact and Whitecaps should be held as well if those cities get a team, like a psuedo-promotion.

[canuck51]

http://www.whitecapsfc.com/archive/feature12110701.aspx
Vision 2011 is the Whitecaps’ four-year plan, incorporating milestone goals for all aspects of the Club, including player development, fan loyalty, ticket sales, facilities, youth development, and community relations, among other things. Vision 2011 is about connectivity, integration of various teams and programs under a true Club philosophy, and steering the Club towards a sustainable future.


The four-year timeframe, leading to year-end 2011, was chosen specifically with thought towards several critical internal and external events:


· Anticipated completion of proposed Whitecaps Waterfront Stadium

· Window of opportunity to align men’s first division team with best North American league available

· Building momentum for the 2010 and 2014 Men’s World Cup

· Legacy planning for Vancouver and British Columbia post 2010 Olympics

· Two major men’s tournaments (U-17 and U-20 World Cups)


As of just last week, Bob Lenarduzzi and the Whitecaps are still 100% committed to this. While the stadium has been slowed down slightly due to negotions over land value assesments with the Port of Vancouver, which is under federal jurisdiction, city council has unanimously approved the initial proposal for this.

I know it seems like its been all quiet on the Vancouver expansion front for a while now, and people really dont seem to be giving Vancouver too much of a thought, but once they come to a land swap agreement with the port, things will really get rolling. It's the one major hurdle the club seems to need to overcome but once they do, with the commitment and vision the club clearly has in joining MLS, they will instantly become more than a serious candidate.