The Vancouver Whitecaps are a professional soccer team based in Vancouver, Canada. They compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) and were established in 2011. The team plays its home games at BC Place Stadium, which has a capacity of over 20,000 fans. The Whitecaps are known for their blue and white colors and have a passionate fan base. The team's name pays homage to the original Vancouver Whitecaps, a franchise that played in the North American Soccer League during the 1970s and 1980s. The Whitecaps aim to promote soccer in the region and develop local talent through their academy system.