"Something about Strathcona resonated with me. You can see it’s a community that has deep history and a diverse community as well.”
Those were the words that inspired Vancouver Whitecaps FC striker Tosaint Ricketts to help Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside neighbourhood of Strathcona.
As part of his practicum to complete his bachelor’s degree from the Southern New Hampshire University, Ricketts was researching local neighbourhoods that Whitecaps FC could support as part of the club’s MLS WORKS Greener Goals outreach.
MLS WORKS Greener Goals is a league-wide pillar that raises awareness about environmental issues and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint throughout the soccer community.