From: "Johnston, Sadhu" To: "Direct to Mayor and Council - DL" CC: "City Manager's Correspondence Group - DL" "Council Support \(COV\) - DL" "Pavone, Connie" "Geelhoed, Taunya" Date: 3/14/2019 2:18:13 PM Subject: Invitation - Soccer Men's National Team Concacaf Nations League Qualifier (March 24)

Dear Mayor and Council,

Canada's Men's National Team will face French Guiana in a crucial Concacaf Nations League Qualifier on March 24 in Vancouver. Th is is the first time Canada Soccer w ill return to BC Place since the Women's National Team lost to USA in November 2017.

As Sport Hosting Vancouver is a sponsor, we are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for you and a guest (2 tickets total) to attend the match at BC Place Stadium.

Canada v French Guiana Date: Sunday March 24, 2019 Time: 3 pm Kickoff Location: BC Place Stadium

This home match will feature a rematch of last year' s Concacaf Gold Cup opener between Canada and French Guiana, with Canada looking to secure its place in Group A of 2019-20 Concacaf Nations League and the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup.

Canada, perfect through their first three qualifying matches, still need a result to cl inch their spot among the top­ six nations in the qualifying stage. From 34 nations in Concacaf Nations League Qualifying, six nations will advance to Group A alongside pre-qualified nations , , , , , and USA.

*The top 10 nations will qualify to participate in the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup (all on the qualification road to the 2022 FIFA World Cup).

Please submit your RSVP by Thursday March 21, 2019 to [email protected]

Thank you for your continued support of Sport Hosting Vancouver. If you have any questions, please reach out directly to Taunya.

Best, Sadhu

Sadhu Aufochs Johnston I City Manager Office of the City Manager I City of Vancouver [email protected] 604.873.7627