When Canada reconvened for a pair of friendlies last week, the coach saw some players had already heeded his call, including Vancouver Whitecaps product Ali Ahmed. The 23-year-old midfielder started in both Canada’s 2-1 victory over the U.S. on Saturday and Tuesday’s 0-0 draw against Mexico. CBC | Sports News
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Vancouver Rise revealed as name of city’s new women’s soccer team
The name and logo of Vancouver’s professional women’s soccer team were revealed on Monday, and the Vancouver Rise is now set to represent the city in the Northern Super League. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Soccer star Lionel Messi to miss game against Vancouver Whitecaps
The Whitecaps said in a statement to CBC that fans in attendance at the Saturday game will receive a complimentary ticket to a future 2024 regular season match. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Edmonton Oilers tie series with 4-3 OT win over Vancouver Canucks
Evan Bouchard scored 5:38 into overtime and the Edmonton Oilers bounced back for a 4-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Friday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Vancouver Canucks beat Nashville Predators 2-1 to regain series lead
J.T. Miller had a goal and assist as the Vancouver Canucks edged the Nashville Predators 2-1 to re-take the lead in their first-round playoff series. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian rugby 7s women defeat Australia to finish 3rd in Vancouver
The Canadian women’s rugby sevens squad claimed third place at the HSBC SVNS tournament at Vancouver’s B.C. Place after outlasting Australia 19-14 on Sunday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian rugby 7s women top U.S. to reach semifinals in Vancouver, men remain winless
Canada’s women’s rugby sevens team booked its place in the semifinals of the HSBC SVNS Series stop at Vancouver’s B.C. Place. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canada to stage 13 games at 2026 FIFA World Cup between Toronto and Vancouver
Canada will host 13 of the 104 games at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with seven in Vancouver and six in Toronto. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Vancouver Canucks sign president Jim Rutherford to 3-year extension
The Vancouver Canucks have signed president of hockey operations Jim Rutherford to a three-year extension. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Vancouver mayor declares Asahi Day in honour of historic Japanese Canadian baseball team
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim declared Thursday, Jan. 11, Vancouver Asahi Day to honour the legendary team that played in the city from 1914 to 1941, before being disbanded due to the internment of Japanese Canadians in 1942. CBC | Sports News
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