The Whitecaps made a bit of a splash signing American goalkeeper Phil Parkes, who starred with the United Soccer Association's Los Angeles Wolves in 1967 and with Kansas City Spurs in 1969.

[4] In May 1976 the Glasgow Rangers made a tour of the Pacific Northwest NASL clubs.

[3] The Vancouver Whitecaps had a 4-3 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach on July 27, 1976, in front of 11,533 spectators.

[3] This game has been noted as a very entertaining affair that earned Borussia Monchengladbach some Vancouver fans as they played competitively.

The 1976 squad[5] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.