Coffee with the Caps, Monday October 19
Good Monday afternoon Caps fans. I hope you all had a lovely weekend and are gearing up for the week ahead. The Caps got back to winning ways in Austin, turning around a 1-0 halftime deficit into a 2-1 win. It wasn’t a great performance from Vancouver, but I thought they did enough to merit the three points. Outside of Myrto Uzuni’s goal, which came … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday October 19
Post Match: Turning the Tables
The Vancouver Whitecaps came from behind to grab a sorely needed three points, besting Austin FC 2-1 at Q2 Park on Saturday night. The Caps dominated the first half, up until the point that Myrto Uzuni scored a gift in the 40th minute. But second-half goals from Ryan Gauld and a stunner from Yadaly Diaby helped get the Caps over the line for three points. … Continue reading Post Match: Turning the Tables
Match Preview: Choosin’ Texas
On Saturday night in Austin, the Vancouver Whitecaps continue their extended road trip as they take on Austin FC at Q2 Stadium, looking to build on the positive form they’ve shown over their last two matches. Back in September, Austin FC stunned the Whitecaps with a 2-1 win at BC Place, despite being thoroughly outplayed for much of the match. Brian White briefly brought Vancouver … Continue reading Match Preview: Choosin’ Texas
Guess the Starting XI – Match Thirty vs. Austin
Welcome back, everyone. The Whitecaps are in Austin this weekend as they look for revenge against the Verde after September’s loss at BC Place. For the latest on the matchup, check out our preview. Match Preview: Choosin’ Texas Alright, without further delay, on to rules and standings we go. Guess the XI – Competition Rules • Predictions are considered valid only if posted in the … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Thirty vs. Austin
Coffee with the Caps, Friday October 16
Good Friday morning Caps fans. I hope you all are having a good week and that the weekend is beckoning. The Caps survived a do-or-die showdown with red-hot St. Louis City, grabbing a 0-0 draw and maintaining their spot at the top of the Western Conference. This was a tale of two halves. The Caps were very good in the first half, piling on the … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday October 16
Post Match: Unfinished Business in the West
Wednesday night in St. Louis, the matchup between the top two teams in the West ended in a 0-0 draw. The Whitecaps once again showed encouraging signs of returning to form, but were unable to come away with all three points. Vancouver made just one change to their weekend lineup in LA, with Mathías Laborda replacing the suspended Tristan Blackmon. The match started very strongly … Continue reading Post Match: Unfinished Business in the West
Match Preview: Potential Western Conference Decider
After holding LAFC to a 1-1 draw with ten men on the weekend, Vancouver Whitecaps continue their long road stretch when they travel to Western Conference contenders St. Louis City in a game that may decide the top seed in the West. This game needs no introduction. These two are the only sides in the West to have booked their place in the postseason, and … Continue reading Match Preview: Potential Western Conference Decider
Guess the Starting XI – Match Twenty Nine vs. St. Louis
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps take on St. Louis CITY in a battle at the top of the West that could have major implications for playoff seeding. The hosts have matched the all-time winning streak record at 20 games, and they’ll have a chance to stand alone at the top with a win over the Caps on Wednesday night. We take a look at … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Twenty Nine vs. St. Louis
Coffee with the Caps, Monday October 12
Good Monday morning Caps fans — hope you all had a lovely weekend and are having a happy Thanksgiving. Despite the Caps not returning to winning ways, it was still a successful weekend trip to LA. Despite playing down a man for 83 minutes, the Caps grabbed a well-deserved point and could make the case that they were the better side in their 1-1 draw … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday October 12
Post Match: Grinding One Out
In a courageous performance, a 10-man Whitecaps side ground out a 1-1 draw with LAFC on Saturday night at BMO Field, overcoming an early Tristan Blackmon red card. Blackmon’s sending off in the sixth minute seemed to doom the Caps to another defeat but the away side responded well, nabbing a goal from Oliver Larraz late in the first half to take a deserved lead. … Continue reading Post Match: Grinding One Out