Vancouver Whitecaps (1974-1984)
February 16, 2015
The original Vancouver Whitecaps were British Columbia’s beloved pro soccer club of the 1970’s and early 1980’s. The club competed in the North American Soccer League from 1974 until 1984. The ‘Caps also brought an attractive slate of international exhibitions to Vancouver, importing top foreign clubs such as Fluminense, Manchester City, Manchester United, Rangers and Roma for friendly matches and tournaments. One of the NASL’s top clubs during the late 1970’s, the Whitecaps finest hour came at the conclusion of the 1979 season.
