On Sunday, September 22nd, I began an online petition that called for Greater Vancouver's radio stations to consider broadcasting Whitecaps game commentary on their airwaves. However, with today's announcement from United Soccer League's chief operating officer Dave Askinas that the Whitecaps and Breakers have only 30 days to find a new owner or face closure, the petition has taken on much greater importance.

While still officially a petition to get the Whitecaps a radio deal, it should now also be seen as a "Save the Whitecaps/Breakers" drive. As the hunt to find a new owner for the clubs continues, we as fans of professional soccer must do our part in letting such prospective owners know how passionately we feel about the teams, and the sport of soccer overall.

In these tough economic times, prospective owners may be hesistant to make a large investment in the Whitecaps and Breakers. This is where we as soccer fans are all needed - to demonstrate our passion for the sport, in order to reassure any prospective owner that we will all stand soundly behind the Whitecaps and Breakers.

We must all make our voices heard, that we will not stand idly by and watch as BC's only professional soccer team and most prominent women's team face extinction!