VANCOUVER, BC – Father’s Day isn’t celebrated in Australia until September, but Bernie Ibini was still thinking about his old man this weekend.
In fact, there isn’t a day that goes by that he’s not.
Ibini, who grew up in Sydney, Australia, made his Major League Soccer and Vancouver Whitecaps FC debut in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with FC Dallas. It was a proud moment for the 24-year-old – and one he’s not sure would have ever happened if it wasn’t for his upbringing.
“Work hard. Strive for the best. If you want something, go get it.