Match Preview: Vancouver looks for the double over Portland
The Vancouver Whitecaps return to action on Saturday night, hosting the Portland Timbers in the return fixture of their Cascadia Cup rivalry at BC Place. This is a weird quirk of the schedule this year, where some teams play the same team twice in just a few weeks. From Vancouver’s perspective, that isn’t a bad thing, as their 4-1 thrashing of Portland at Providence Park … Continue reading Match Preview: Vancouver looks for the double over Portland
Guess the Starting XI – Match Six vs. Portland
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps return to MLS action after the international break with another meeting against the Portland Timbers, this time back in the friendly confines of BC Place. After a tough loss, the ’Caps will be looking for a quick response, and with a strong record against Phil Neville’s side in recent years, this feels like a good opportunity to get back … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Six vs. Portland
Coffee with the Caps, Friday April 3
Good Friday morning, Caps fans. Hope you all are having a good week and that the first few days of April have been treating you well. After what felt like an interminable layoff, the Whitecaps are back in action on Saturday. In an odd quirk of the 2026 schedule, they take on the Portland Timbers for the second time this year, just weeks after besting … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday April 3
3 Takeaways: Optimism After Canada’s March Window
The Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT) finished their two-match March window with two draws: 2–2 against Iceland on Saturday and 0–0 against Tunisia on Tuesday. Tying the world’s 75th- and 44th-ranked sides in the penultimate pair of friendlies before this summer’s World Cup may sound worrying, but the CanMNT have three reasons to feel good about their chances of succeeding on the world stage for … Continue reading 3 Takeaways: Optimism After Canada’s March Window
The Whitecaps’ Early MLS Performance Explained
The Vancouver Whitecaps opened their MLS season with impressive displays across their first four matches, but recent form has dipped slightly, with a fifth-game loss to San Jose leaving them at 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss. While playing four of those five matches at home offered some advantage, their previously dominant performances have been less convincing against stronger opponents such as the Quakes … Continue reading The Whitecaps’ Early MLS Performance Explained
Coffee with the Caps, Monday March 30
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope you all had a lovely weekend and that your week ahead is a good one. The good news? April and spring are almost upon us. The international break marches on, with Sebastian Berhalter and Ralph Priso coming off the bench for their respective countries on Saturday. Rayan Elloumi also started for Tunisia in their friendly over the weekend as … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday March 30
3 Takeaways: A Disappointing Draw with Iceland
The Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT), ranked 30th in the world, drew 2–2 with 75th-ranked Iceland at Toronto’s BMO Field on Saturday, March 28. Two early goals by Icelandic striker Orri Óskarsson (9th and 21st minutes) were offset by two second-half penalty kicks by Jonathan David (67th and 75th minutes). Canada had heaps of late momentum but were halted in the 80th minute by a … Continue reading 3 Takeaways: A Disappointing Draw with Iceland
Coffee with the Caps, Friday March 27
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope you all are winding things down for the week and are headed for a relaxing and restful weekend. There isn’t much news to report, as we get a rare off week from MLS action due to the international break. Shout-out to the Caps in action, including Sebastian Berhalter and Ralph Priso, who will be suiting up in friendlies tomorrow. … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday March 27
Canada’s Midfield Is Stronger Than Ever
Since the January international window, two major events have shaken up the Canadian Men’s squad: Marcelo Flores, a 22-year-old Mexican-Canadian playing for Tigres in the Liga MX, filed a one-time switch to represent Canada, and Promise David, a 24-year-old playing for Union Saint-Gilloise in the Belgian Pro League, underwent hip tendon surgery. Flores, a winger or central attacking midfielder (CAM), will likely join Canada’s 26-man … Continue reading Canada’s Midfield Is Stronger Than Ever
Coffee with the Caps, Monday March 23
Good Monday morning, Caps fans. Hope you had a good weekend and that the week ahead is a good one. The Caps’ perfect start was foiled by San Jose, with a belter from Beau Leroux being the only thing separating the two sides. Credit to San Jose, who have vastly improved their defensive shape since these two teams last met at BC Place. This was … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday March 23