Whitecaps FC unveil new 2017 rain-inspired primary jersey (PHOTOS)

The Vancouver Whitecaps are embracing the rain.

With snow piling up around town and disrupting people’s commutes, it makes sense doesn’t it? Rain has never been more popular.

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The Whitecaps unveiled brand new primary jerseys for 2017 in front of season ticket holders at their annual season launch party at the Vogue Theatre on Monday.

The jersey is a pattern of triangles, representing rain.

#RiseUpRainCityhttps://t.co/TdSkblWMDm pic.twitter.com/jUWpFWkAJw

— Vancouver Whitecaps (@WhitecapsFC) February 7, 2017

Fans in attendance were given the opportunity to ask questions to head coach Carl Robinson, president Bob Lenarduzzi, as well as part-owners Jeff Mallett and Steve Nash. Overshadowing everyone though, was MLS commissioner Don Garber, who drew the ire of some fans.

Thank you @WhitecapsFC fans for coming out tonight to the town hall meeting in Vancouver with Jeff Mallett & @SteveNash. pic.twitter.com/YAY9GdAIJK

— Don Garber (@thesoccerdon) February 7, 2017

The Whitecaps travel to Portland on Tuesday as they continue to prepare for their first game of consequence, a CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal, against New York Red Bulls on February 22.