Post Match: Bad Finishing, Bad Vibes
The vibes for the Vancouver Whitecaps have sunk even further, as the Caps fell 3-1 to Liga MX bottom feeders Juarez in a match that further cemented Vancouver’s finishing woes. While the Caps had little to play for, it seemed like they were back on track with an early Jeevan Badwal goal. But three goals on three shots gave Juarez the three points, as the … Continue reading Post Match: Bad finishing and bad vibes
Coffee with the Caps, Friday August 7
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope you’ve been having a great week and are gearing up for a break this weekend. The Caps’ Leagues Cup adventure did not begin the way they hoped, as they were soundly outplayed by Liga MX newcomers Atlante on Tuesday at BC Place. The 1-0 defeat likely takes the Caps out of the running to advance, as you have to … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday August 7
Match Preview: Bring on Juárez
Friday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps will play their second Leagues Cup match as they welcome FC Juárez. Despite the fact that advancing from the group stage is now an outside shot after the opening matchday, there’s still every reason for the Whitecaps to go out and win this one as they continue looking to get back into form following the Club World … Continue reading Match Preview: Bring on Juárez
Guess the Starting XI – Leagues Cup vs. Juárez
Welcome back, everyone. Another Leagues Cup match at BC Place is incoming, as the Whitecaps play host to Liga MX side FC Juárez on Friday night. For everything you need to know about the matchup, take a look at our match preview. In terms of player news, here is the latest from #VWFC. Ok, on to rules and standings (updates to come) we go. Guess … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Leagues Cup vs. Juárez
Post Match: Five Without a Win, Cause for Concern?
Tuesday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps opened their Leagues Cup campaign with a 1-0 loss to Atlante FC. Before the match had even started, you got a sense of Jesper Sørensen’s approach to this tournament, as he elected to field a heavily rotated XI, including the likes of Nikola Djordjevic, JC Ngando, and Rayan Elloumi. Some of that, certainly, was because of the … Continue reading Post Match: Five Without a Win, Cause for Concern?
Match Preview: Vancouver’s Leagues Cup Campaign Begins Against Atlante
Vancouver Whitecaps will get their Leagues Cup campaign underway on Tuesday night when they welcome Mexican outfit Atlante FC to BC Place. Given their form since the restart, Leagues Cup may prove a welcome distraction from league football for Jesper Sørensen’s side. While sitting atop the Western Conference remains a nice position to be in, disappointing results like the narrow 4-3 defeat to FC Cincinnati … Continue reading Match Preview: Vancouver’s Leagues Cup Campaign Begins Against Atlante
Guess the Starting XI – Leagues Cup vs. Atlante
Welcome back, everyone. Just as we were getting into the rhythm of league play again, the Whitecaps now turn their attention to Atlante and Leagues Cup, kicking off a busy week with three matches in quick succession. Atlante is one of the oldest clubs in Mexican football, but they’ve spent quite some time outside the top flight, making this an intriguing first meeting for Vancouver. … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Leagues Cup vs. Atlante
Coffee with the Caps, Monday August 3
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope your August is off to a good start and you are enjoying the long weekend and BC Day. It wasn’t a win but a 1-1 draw with LAFC to head into the Leagues Cup break isn’t a bad result. The 40,000-plus at BC Place were treated to a game where the Caps repeatedly did everything but score and LAFC … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday August 3
Report Card: Deadlocked at the Top of the Table
Well, the Whitecaps’ 1-1 draw with LAFC on Saturday was not nearly as scintillating as the last time these two teams met on the pitch. But while the Caps were not as clinical as they should have been, this was still likely the most encouraging performance since the World Cup break ended. LAFC dared the Caps to break them down and found success with their … Continue reading Report Card: Deadlocked at the Top of the Table
Post Match: Lulled by LAFC
It wasn’t the return to BC Place that the Vancouver Whitecaps were quite hoping for, as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw with LAFC on Saturday. Despite a strong showing from the Whitecaps, who spent most of the game on the front foot, they were made to pay for a key defensive error, one that allowed LAFC to grab a first-half lead. From … Continue reading Post Match: Lulled by LAFC