Portland Timbers U23 try to end an unprecedented two-game losing streak tomorrow night against the Tacoma Tide. Kickoff is 7pm, Saturday June 18, at Kiggins Bowl in Vancouver — that's the Vancouver just over the river, not the one with the sexy hockey riots.

Ryan Kawulok scores one of his hat trick of goals during last year's contest at Kiggins Bowl, a 6-0 victory over Yakima Reds (Photo by Allison Andrews, SoccerCityUSA.com)

The kiddos had a rough road trip in BC last weekend, losing on consecutive nights to Abbotsford Mariners and Vancouver Whitecaps Residency. Come give them your support in American Vancouver and help end this franchise-record losing streak! Tickets are $8, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting host youth soccer club Vancouver United.

For those looking for a pregame taste, the Dublin Down Irish Pub (813 Main Street) is just over the river in downtown The Couve, where the TA West Van Crew have been doing their thing for a few years now. I've been there once, for an off-season gathering a couple years ago, and I can attest they've got good taps, corned beef and cabbage, and are very TA friendly. Also the night I was there the band was the same one from Wayne's World, with Tia Carrere. Why would I make this up?