B.C. Premier Eby says MLS talks on Whitecaps were ‘constructive,’ as relocation concerns grow
B.C. Premier David Eby described recent talks with MLS commissioner Don Garber about the Vancouver Whitecaps as 'constructive,' amid growing concerns the team could relocate, possibly to Las Vegas. Eby emphasized the province's commitment to keeping the team in Vancouver, citing upcoming World Cup events and strong fan support. The province has offered financial concessions for BC Place but ruled out purchasing the team or transferring stadium control.
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Open this photo in gallery:Fans of the Vancouver Whitecaps MLS soccer team rally to keep the team in Vancouver, outside the 76th FIFA Congress in Vancouver, on Thursday.DARRYL DYCK/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountB.C. Premier David Eby said talks with Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber on the Vancouver Whitecaps’ future were “constructive,” as relocation concerns for the team grow.Garber is in Vancouver for FIFA Congress events and met with Eby on Wednesday, following reports that the league has discussed relocating the club, with Las Vegas a leading option.Eby released a video Wednesday night saying the province is “at the table fighting hard” to keep the team in Vancouver.“We have the World Cup coming, we are a…
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