# Can Vancouver Save the Whitecaps? Clint Dempsey on World Cup Pricing & Chelsea’s Ownership Chaos

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Podcast: [The Cooligans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cooligans-494190)
Published: 2026-04-23T21:15:00+00:00
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The Cooligans dive into the uncertainty surrounding the Vancouver Whitecaps and whether the club can survive mounting stadium issues, while fans rally to keep the team in the city. Clint Dempsey joins the show to break down World Cup ticket pricing, why working-class fans are being pushed out, and the mindset that defined his career. Plus, the guys react to Chelsea FC sacking Liam Rosenior and what it says about ownership across the sport.

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