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A photographic look at Vancouver's first ever Major League Soccer game on Saturday

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Toronto FC goalie Stefan Frei, back, grabs Vancouver Whitecaps' Atiba Harris as he attempts to reach the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday March 19, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckDARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press

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NBA star Steve Nash (R) of the Phoenix Suns jokes with British Columbia Premier Christy Clark prior to the inaugural game of the Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer in Vancouver, British Columbia March 19, 2011. The Whitecaps played against Toronto FC. REUTERS/Andy ClarkANDY CLARK/Reuters

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Vancouver Whitecaps, led by captain Jat DeMerit (C) enters the field for their first game in the Major League Soccer against Toronto FC in Vancouver, British Columbia March 19, 2011. REUTERS/Andy ClarkANDY CLARK/Reuters

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The starting eleven players with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC pose for a team photo before their game against the Toronto FC in their inaugural MLS game March 19, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won their first ever MLS game 4-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images

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The starting eleven players with the Toronto FC pose for a team photo before their game against the Vancouver Whitecaps FC March 19, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won their first ever MLS game 4-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images

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Vancouver Whitecaps' inaugural game in Major League Soccer gets underway against Toronto FC in Vancouver, British Columbia March 19, 2011. REUTERS/Andy ClarkANDY CLARK/Reuters

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Vancouver Whitecaps' Jay DeMerit, right, collides with Toronto FC's Jacob Peterson during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday March 19, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckDARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press

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Vancouver Whitecaps' Eric Hassli, left, scores against Toronto FC Stefan Frei for their first goal in Major League Soccer during the first half in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday March 19, 2011. The Whitecaps won 4-2. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl DyckDARRYL DYCK/The Canadian Press

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A Vancouver Whitecaps FC fan celebrates the teams first goal during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday March 19, 2011. The Whitecaps are playing their inaugural game in the MLS leagure. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan HaywardJONATHAN HAYWARD/The Canadian Press

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Vancouver Whitecaps Atiba Harris is surrounded by (L-R) Russell Teibert, captain Jay DeMerit, Terry Dunfield and Eric Hassli after scoring during the second half of their season opening game against Toronto FC in Vancouver, British Columbia March 19, 2011. REUTERS/Ben NelmsBEN NELMS/Reuters

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Vancouver Whitecaps Eric Hassli fights for the ball against Toronto FC Ty Harden during the second half of their season opening game against Toronto FC in Vancouver, British Columbia March 19, 2011. REUTERS/Ben NelmsBEN NELMS/Reuters

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VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 19: Fans celebrate after the Vancouver Whitecaps FC defeated the Toronto FC during their inaugural MLS game March 19, 2011 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won their first ever MLS game 4-2. (Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images)Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images

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