The Whitecaps and B.C. Lions wished their fans the best for the holiday season with a gift-wrapped video message from fans and players, respectively.
The Southsiders, a soccer fan club dedicated to the Vancouver MLS franchise, reworked the classic and often-parodied 12 Days of Christmas as a customized holiday hymn they titled, 12 Days of Whitecaps.
The Whitecaps embraced the video and sent it out along with wishes for a happy holiday.
From the first day to the 12th, each verse ends with a celebration of head coach Martin Rennie.
On the 12th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me:
The team MVP
11 clean sheets
10-man win
Nine Mattocks goals
Eight home wins
Seven Camilo assists
Six young guns
Five header goals
Four mugs for Rochat
Three Caps kits
Two solid keepers
And a coach named Martin Rennie
The B.C. Lions posted an exciting, arena-anthem rendition of Carol of the Bells to dramatize game footage, delirious fans and head coach Mike Benevides. The shots are all in black and white with the exception of every orange Lions jersey, flag and emblem.
The holiday video closes with seasons greetings from orange Santa-hatted players like Paris Jackson, Angus Reid, Travis Lulay and two cute brunette Felions, Caitlin and Alexandra, who dont get last names.
From the Courier sports desk, I wish you a very happy holiday season and wonderful New Year. Merry Christmas!
Visit vancourier.com/sports to watch the Southsiders video.
Megan Stewart
