started although attempts to have the stadium ready for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup were annulled with an unusually long six month review process. The stadium was news-worthy again in June 2006 as it was recommended for inclusion in municipal development planning; note not approved for the planning process. Once approved for the planning process, the process including rezoning would have taken an additional two years. The stadium process started in 2003 and as of 2014 has not been built regardless of completely private financing. The Whitecaps also partnered with a player marketing service for the player development program. The club had sixteen teams in their club structure during 2006. Schedule and results Tables Expanded Table Pre-season The Whitecaps opened their four-week training camp on March 27, 2006 at Simon Fraser University. The preseason schedule was announced March 14, 2006 including a double header of the men's and women's teams versus the UVic Vikes. USL-1 Results by round Post-season Bracket Result Play-in Round Semi-finals Final Voyaguers Cup Prior to 2008, from when it has been awarded to the Canadian Championship winners, the men's title was decided on regular-season matches between Canada's USL First Division sides. Cascadia Cup Whitecaps Nations Cup Due to the business success of neighbouring rivals' (Portland and Seattle) friendlies and the friendly with Sunderland A.F.C. in 2005 watched by 6,857, the Whitecaps marketed a four team tournament held from July 19–23, 2006. The tournament was organized with the Vancouver Multicultural Society's CultureFest and the local 27th Annual Nations Cup soccer tournament for local amateur soccer enthusiasts. Welsh club Cardiff City FC also played matches in Victoria, Langley, and Seattle. Due to the business success of neighbouring rivals' (Portland and Seattle) friendlies and the friendly with Sunderland A.F.C. in 2005 watched by 6,857, the Whitecaps marketed a four team tournament held from July 19–23, 2006. The tournament was organized with the Vancouver Multicultural Society's CultureFest and the local 27th Annual Nations Cup soccer tournament for local amateur soccer enthusiasts. Welsh club Cardiff City FC also played matches in Victoria, Langley, and Seattle. Staff John Rocha stepped down in August 2006 to focus on the 2007 FIFA U20 World Cup as Vancouver site chairman while continuing to support the Whitecaps in a consulting role. Soccer Operations President – John Rocha General Manager – Bob Lenarduzzi Office Manager – Lindsay Puchlik Communication Manager – Nathan Vanstone Director Sales and