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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 3d

Apparently there’s a baseball game happening? Well, I’m settling in for some soccer.

Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 3d

Re-upping this story about Whitecaps star Ryan Gauld ahead of today’s matchup with the San Jose Earthquakes. After almost seven months recovering from a knee injury, Vancouver’s captain is back — just in time for a playoff run.

#vwfc #mls

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Vancouver Whitecaps success made healing from injury easier for captain Ryan Gauld

VANCOUVER - Ryan Gauld knew right away that something was wrong.

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 5d

I sat down with Ryan Gauld today to talk about his injury, his return and what the addition of Thomas Muller means for his spot in the Whitecaps lineup.

#vwfc #mls

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Vancouver Whitecaps success made healing from injury easier for captain Ryan Gauld

VANCOUVER - Ryan Gauld knew right away that something was wrong.

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 8d

History will be made when the Vancouver Whitecaps face Vancouver FC in the Canadian Championship final tomorrow. But which team will etch its name in the record books remains to be seen.

#VWFC #MLS #VFC #CPL

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Vancouver vs. Vancouver: Whitecaps, VFC to battle in Canadian Championship final

VANCOUVER - History will be made when the Canadian Championship final is played on Wednesday.

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HAR JOURNALIST @harjournalist.bsky.social · 19d

Via #VWFC’s @saritareports.bsky.social

NEWS: As a precautionary measure, Thomas Müller won’t travel to Kansas this weekend - adductor day-to-day.

#MLS

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 19d

Thatcher Demko is back. The all-star goalie says he feels stronger than ever both physically and mentally as the Vancouver Canucks prepare for the season ahead.

#canucks #nhl

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Canucks G Demko stronger physically, mentally heading into new season

Sitting on the sidelines for large chunks of last season wasn’t easy for Vancouver Canucks goalie Thatcher Demko.

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Patrick Johnston 🇨🇦 @risingaction.bsky.social · 22d

Pre-order now!

Available everywhere Oct. 9!

Donnie & Dhali @donnieanddhali.bsky.social · 22d

Earlier, @risingaction.bsky.social joined the guys and talked about his new book on the life of Gino Odjick.

Full interview..
youtu.be/YqEp3N37eUI

Pre-order your copy now!
tinyurl.com/4hj6p8a2

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 24d

On a special night at B.C. Place and a Whitecaps team that’s trying to accomplish special things this season.

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#vwfc #mls

Muller scores hat trick, Whitecaps clinch playoffs with 7-0 rout of Union

VANCOUVER - Thomas Muller scored a hat trick on his birthday and the Vancouver Whitecaps clinched a playoff spot with a dominant 7-0 win over the visiting Philadelphia Union on

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 25d

Lucky No. 7.

MLS Communications @mls-pr.bsky.social · 25d

By defeating the Philadelphia Union 7-0 tonight, Vancouver Whitecaps FC became the seventh team in MLS history to win a regular-season game by seven goals.

The seven goals scored were also a club record.

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 25d

Tonight’s announced attendance is 26,031 — the club’s third straight sell out. It’s the first time in the MLS era that the ‘Caps have sold out three straight games.

Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 25d

I can’t really describe just how different the atmosphere is at Whitecaps games these days. B.C. Place is packed. Fans are incredibly engaged. And the team is fun to watch. A treat for Vancouver sports fans. #VWFC #MLS

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 25d

Hey, the Canucks get eyeballs no matter what they do. And who am I to judge those dedicated fans?

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 25d

I can’t really describe just how different the atmosphere is at Whitecaps games these days. B.C. Place is packed. Fans are incredibly engaged. And the team is fun to watch. A treat for Vancouver sports fans. #VWFC #MLS

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · 26d

Clouds slowly turning into cotton candy over B.C. Place as the sun sets. #BCLions #CFL

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Aug 30

This first set between Shapovalov and Sinner is spicy. 🔥

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Aug 30

Sydney Bard has always called the East Coast home. But not for long. After getting picked up by @pwhl--vancouver.bsky.social in the expansion draft, the 24-year-old defender is looking forward to moving west for her sophmore season.

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Expansion draftee Sydney Bard eager to make her mark with PWHL Vancouver

VANCOUVER - Sydney Bard couldn't help but be a little bit star-struck as she looked around the Boston Fleet's locker room last season.

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Aug 28

A new report says Canada’s sporting system is broken. Advocates say the findings are validating, but creating lasting change will take time.

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Canada's sport system 'broken' and in need of change: report

A new national report on how abuse and maltreatment are handled in sport says "Canadian sport has lost its way" and the federal government must act to better protect athletes

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HAR JOURNALIST @harjournalist.bsky.social · Aug 24

#VWFC’s Thomas Müller just revealed that Tristan Blackmon will be called up to the upcoming #USMNT roster during the September international window.

a telus logo is on a blue background

ALT: a telus logo is on a blue background

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Manuel Veth @manuelveth.bsky.social · Aug 24

For what it's worth. We wanted to submit a question to the referee about the penalty. But it is all electronically and has to be done ten minutes before the game ends.

Guess last-minute penalty decisions are not part of MLS's equation.

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Aug 21

I sat down with Jasmine Jasudavicus to talk about her win streak, punching her friends and life lessons. She was open, bubbly and delightful. More below:

#UFC #MMA

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MMA still full of lessons for Canadian fighter Jasmine Jasudavicius

VANCOUVER - A decade into her career as a mixed martial arts fighter, Jasmine Jasudavicius is still learning.

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Aug 16

Covering my first #WNBA game tonight. It’s the first time the league has held a regular-season contest outside of the U.S. Hopefully the first of many.

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HAR JOURNALIST @harjournalist.bsky.social · Aug 15

#VWFC’s Thomas Müller with an atmospheric river weather welcoming for his first training session in Vancouver.

Brian White was running laps with Gauld and now he has gone inside to the gym

#MLS

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Aug 15

Back at Roger’s for the first time in months for tonight’s #WNBA Canada game. Looks like lottttts of new seats have been installed.

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Gemma Karstens-Smith @gks.bsky.social · Aug 14

Muller mania has arrived in Vancouver. And the German soccer sensation says he simply wants to keep on winning with the @whitecapsfc.com #vwfc

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German soccer star Thomas Muller focused on winning titles with Vancouver Whitecaps

VANCOUVER - He's won soccer's biggest prizes, but Thomas Muller remains hungry.

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Patrick Johnston 🇨🇦 @risingaction.bsky.social · Aug 14

Yeah so the Whitecaps' ownership search has shifted.

My chat with co-owner Jeff Mallett:

theprovince.com/sports/socce...

Whitecaps' owners change course from 'sale' to looking for a 'new partner'

Jeff Mallett acknowledged Thursday that the current ownership group isn't necessarily looking for a complete exit.

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Patrick Johnston 🇨🇦 @risingaction.bsky.social · Aug 14

Second half of the Müller presser has been in German…which is (quietly) a huge secondary factor in this signing for the Whitecaps. They’re suddenly a name to know in Germany.

Alexandre Gangué-Ruzic @alexgangueruzic.bsky.social · Aug 14

As expected, Thomas Müller was a hit in his first #VWFC press conference. Lots of smiles, lots of jokes, but as he reaffirmed, he’s also looking forward to getting on the field and adding to his storied CV

“It’s not about winning titles in the past, it’s about winning titles in the future”

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