I went out to the Silverbacks game on Saturday. It was Matt Bobo (their best Defender) Bobblehead night, so I figured it was time to catch my first ‘Backs game of the year. We made it a family affair and this was Olivia’s first Soccer game.

They have made some progress on the stadium since last season; they now have an almost fully completed walkway around the top of the stands, giving it more of a bowl look. When completed by the end of this season, the capacity will move to 4K, then to 7.5K by next season. Their final phase is to increase the stadium to 20K, but I don’t see that happening as I don’t think their attendance would justify or finance such a move, unless they get an MLS team.

The game was great; the Whitecaps are the defending USL Champions and are on top of the table this season; however, the ‘Backs dominated them from start to finish. Warren Ukah, a Grady High School grad, had both goals in the 2-0 victory. I would’ve coached against Ukah his Senior year (my first), but he didn’t get along with the coach at the time, so he didn’t join the team. His brother is on Grady now and is a strong player as well, but I doubt that he’ll be at the same level as Warren.

Martin Nash, Steve’s brother, plays for Vancouver. I was surprised how ineffective he was, considering that he starts for Canada’s National Team. I was waiting for him to take over, but it never happened. I guess he doesn’t have the Field General skills that his brother has on the court.