Whitecaps FC to celebrate Women & Girls in Sport at Saturday’s match  

VANCOUVER, BC – As part of the International Women’s Day celebrations, Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced details for the club’s ‘Women & Girls in Sport’ game this coming Saturday, March 11 at BC Place. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. PT.

Whitecaps FC host Western Conference rivals FC Dallas. Matchday information is available at whitecapsfc.com/matchday and more FAQs at whitecapsfc.com/matchday/faqs.

Fans unable to attend the game can watch live, only on the MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, or listen on AM730 Radio.

Here are a few important things to know before you go on Saturday:

Live painting by Carling Jackson – The Athlete Artist

Carling Jackson hails from Vancouver and is known as “The Athlete Artist”. He is a humanitarian and professional athlete portrait artist whose main goal as a contemporary artist is to “paint the change I want to see in the world”. She is currently the world’s most commissioned artist by professional athletes and was the first sports artist to paint at a FIFA World Cup. A former high-performance athlete; Her playing career spanned BC Soccer’s provincial side and Canada national team’s camps, as well as the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and later Southern University A&M before injuries prompted early retirement.

Last year she captured athletes and moments in public murals at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar and on Saturday she will create a live 5×5 mural at BC Place in the Asahi Super Dry Landing as the Caps take on FC Dallas . For more information about Jackson and her work, visit carlingjackson.com.

Women’s Soccer Rally hosted by the South Sisters

The time is now! Professional women’s soccer is coming to Canada in 2025. South Sisters fans invite Whitecaps FC reporter Sarita Patel, general manager of women’s football Stephanie Labbé and other special guests for a conversation about women and girls in sport. Doors open at The Ox Pub (800 Granville Street) at 11:00 am PT and continue until the March to the Match.

The event is open to all women, 2SLGBTQIAQ+ and allies. All ages are welcome. To secure your free tickets to this exclusive pre-match event, please visit vssg.ca.

75 girls aged 8 to 14 will take part in a pre-game football clinic run by an all-female Whitecaps FC coaching crew.

Participants will enjoy an hour of soccer on the BC Place field under the guidance of Whitecap FC Girls Elite Academy coaches and players from the Girls Elite Academy program. The clinic will focus on skill development, healthy choices and fun!

The ‘Caps will also welcome girls soccer teams ages nine to 13 to the BC Place field, including groups from Vancouver Athletic FC, Vancouver United FC, North Shore Girls Soccer Club, North Delta FC, Surrey United SC and more. To register a team, contact [email protected].

The South Sisters will head to BC Place for the match on Robson Street on Saturday in March.

The march will start at 12:45pm PT on Dublin Calling and will also take part with supporters from the Ox Pub on Robson and Granville.

Four of Vancouver’s most talented singers, who have all sung the anthems at Whitecaps FC home games, will come together on Saturday to sing together: Marie Hui, Arielle Tuliao, Elizabeth Irving and Ema Lake.

The half-time minigames feature teams from North Shore Girls Soccer Club, Canada’s largest premier female soccer club.

Food and beverage specialties geared towards women

Wildeye Brewing, owned and operated by Samantha Lindeman, will offer the Wildeye Czech Pilsner in sections 210 and 234 at a $1 discount on the 12 ounces and $2 off the 24 ounces.

The Porky Pine Sandwich will also feature on Beast Unleashed in Section 210, created by Senior Sous Chef Wendy Young of Sodexo Live!

The Whitecaps FC Women & Girls in Sports logo designed by Kelsie Lee makes a return.

• Mimosa flower – official flower of International Women’s Day, symbol of femininity and strength
• The colors of the transgender flag—pink, baby blue, and white—represent gender and inclusivity
• Lightning – represents a silent, powerful force that strikes unexpectedly
• Leopard print and hearts – a nod to Lee’s signature style

Saturday’s refereeing crew includes both Brooke Mayo and Felisha Mariscal as assistant referees.

The voice at the stadium for Saturday’s game will be local PA announcer France Perras.

Perras has previously been in the PA booth at ‘Caps games, including announcements in French during Canadian Championship games.

In association with Canadian Blood Services, Whitecaps FC is honored to have Aubrey Hirsch as Kid Captain. Saturday’s presentation will take place alongside the South Sisters support group.

Aubrey was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in September 2016 when she was just 17 months old. She received extensive chemotherapy, followed by a stem cell transplant in February 2017. During her treatment, she also received more than 50 units of blood products, which saved her life. She is now seven years old and lives in Vancouver. Please join Aubrey in welcoming us to Saturday’s game!

Support of the match on Saturday will be Santana Brauer from the South Sisters.

Brauer has been a supporter since the inaugural MLS season in 2011. Her fondest memory is Eric Hassli’s goal against Seattle, which nobody expected. She enjoys the friendliness and inclusivity of all members of the South Sisters and the promotion of diversity and acceptance as they come together through the team and the sport they love and support.

The Asahi Super Dry Landing

The Asahi Super Dry Landing offers the perfect atmosphere to kick back with the team, entertain clients or enjoy a family night out with the best view of BC Place – right behind the players’ benches!

Be sure to visit the Thirsty Pigeon booths in the hall to pick up your Asahi beer.

Adult BC Soccer Provincial Championship Draw

BC Soccer will host the 2023 Adult Provincial Championship draw at the BC Sports Hall of Fame prior to Saturday’s game, which begins at 12:00 p.m. PT and opens at 11:00 a.m. PT.

The raffle is open to anyone who wishes to participate (capacity 100 people). All BC Soccer members who attend can get access to discounted tickets to the game.

Gates A, C, H, E, G and the accessible drop-off/pick-up along Pacific Boulevard in Section 147 are all open for admission starting at 1:00 p.m. PT. Gates for suite entry open at 12:30pm PT.

Kickoff is officially at 2:09 p.m. PT.

The Kids Combo returns at Dawson Dogs (sections 227 and 201) and Lions Gate Grill (228 and 254). The combo costs $6 for a hot dog or chicken strips, fries, and a drink.

The last alcohol call at the stadium is in the 75th minute of the game.

Videoboard special reports

Come to the big screen at BC Place!

You can receive your personalized message on the video board during an upcoming Whitecaps FC game. All proceeds go to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. Fill out the form at whitecapsfc.com/matchday/videoboard.

Save up to 33% and get access to special experiences when you buy more than 10 tickets. Contact [email protected].

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For ease of entry, Whitecaps FC and BC Place recommend that you do not bring a bag into the stadium.

If you bring a bag, make sure it’s clear plastic and smaller than 12″ x 12″ x 6″. Exceptions apply to diaper bags and medically necessary items that do not fit in a transparent bag. You can bring a small opaque bag no larger than 6.5″ x 8.5″. All bags will be checked before entry.

All tickets for Whitecaps FC games are available through mobile ticketing, offering a contactless and paperless experience.

Season Pass Members and Pack Holders must access their tickets via whitecapsfc.com/accountmanager. Single game buyers will get their tickets through Ticketmaster.

To reduce the potential for hand-to-hand contact and improve payment efficiency, BC Place is now a cashless place.

Concessions and food and beverage vendors accept all major digital payment methods including mobile, debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Google Pay and Apple Pay. Cash payments are not accepted.

There will be a cash-to-card kiosk in Section 235 where guests can exchange cash for cards to use at food and drink outlets throughout the stadium.

Visit Canadian Blood Services at Section 215 and learn about the many ways to join Canada’s Lifeline and make a difference. Fans who register for an account with the Canadian Blood Services app GiveBlood (myaccount.blood.ca) are eligible for a free personalized crest (name and number) on a 2023 Bloodlines jersey.

Look out for a number of additional special events throughout the season celebrating our community, including a Vaisakhi Celebration on April 8th: whitecapsfc.com/news/whitecaps-fc-announce-2023-celebration-matches.