Well, that was quick. Earlier today, on this site and through social media, the word was being spread that the giant Voyageurs banner had been stolen after the Canada vs. USA game on Sunday night. Turns out that it was all a misunderstanding, and the banner will be returned safe and sound.
Good to know that there was, apparently, no malice involved in the case. Everyone's done stupid things in the past, so let's count this as water under the bridge and all keep doing what we're doing: Supporting our national teams (with the help of one of our giant banners!)
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(Update) One of the people involved reached out via email to express his remorse.
"I would like to apologize to yourselves and all the Voyageurs for being a part of the banner going missing. I was not directly involved (with) the theft but I knew it happened and stood by, which in hindsight is probably worse.
"We didn't steal it for the thrill or to screw you guys, we just wanted a massive Canada soccer banner. It was not until after we realized that it was the Voyageurs' personal property and not a corporate banner that would probably have gone unnoticed. We understand the importance of the banner to your group and would like to return it."
All's well that ends well.