Canadian Soccer League (1987-1992)
American Professional Soccer League (1993-1994)
A-League (1995-1996)
USL A-League (1997-2000)
Tombstone
Born: May 15, 1986 – CSL founding franchise1Cross, Jeff. “Vancouver gets new pro entry”. The Province (Vancouver, BC). May 16, 1986
Re-Branded: October 26, 2000 (Vancouver Whitecaps)
First Game: June 7, 1987 (W 4-2 vs. Edmonton Brickmen)
Last Game: September 16, 2000 (L 4-3 @ Minnesota Thunder)
CSL Champions: 1988, 1989, 1990 & 1991
APSL Championships: None
A-League Championships: None
Stadium
Swangard Stadium (7,100)21999 United Soccer Leagues Media Guide
Opened: 1969
Marketing
Team Colors: Red, Black & White
Ownership
Owners:
- 1989-1997: Milan Ilich
- 1997-2000: David Braley
- 2000: David Stadnyk
Background
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Vancouver 86ers Shop
Vancouver 86ers Video
30th anniversary retrospective on the 86ers, produced by the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer in 2016.
In Memoriam
Former 86ers owner Milan Ilich died of leukemia on June 29, 2011 at age 76.
Links
Canadian Soccer League Media Guides
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