Match Preview: Best of the Western Conference
The matches are coming fast and furious for the Vancouver Whitecaps, with a key six pointer at the top of the Western Conference next up against the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday. The Dynamo’s 1-0 win over Vancouver back in May seemed to flip a switch for the Texas side, jump-starting a seven-game streak in which they have not lost in regulation. Their last four matches … Continue reading Match Preview: Best of the Western Conference
Guess the Starting XI – Match Nineteen vs. Houston
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps will host their first of two Texas opponents this week at BC Place, as they take on the Houston Dynamo in a clash at the top of the Western Conference table. For all the latest on the match, check out our preview here. Match Preview: Best of the Western Conference Ok, on to rules and standings we go. Guess … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Nineteen vs. Houston
Report Card: Elloumi Answers the Call
Sunday night at Lumen Field, the Vancouver Whitecaps enjoyed a 2-0 bounceback victory over the Seattle Sounders, maintaining their spot at the top of the West and renewing some faith in this side post-World Cup break. There are definitely two ways of looking at the recent form. While Vancouver has not been at their best, they have only lost one match since their return to … Continue reading Report Card: Elloumi Answers the Call
Coffee with the Caps, Monday August 17
Good Monday morning Caps fans. I hope you all are having a good start to your week and that you’re well rested after the weekend. It was a nice end to the weekend on Sunday night, with the Caps getting right again with a 2-0 win over Seattle to claim not only a much needed three points but also the Cascadia Cup. This has not … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday August 17
Post Match: Cascadia Cup Headed Back to Vancouver
The Vancouver Whitecaps secured the Cascadia Cup on Sunday night behind two second-half goals that helped them grab a 2-0 win over a battered and bruised Seattle Sounders side. The ‘Caps had the bulk of the possession but had trouble finding the knockout punch on a reeling Seattle side. Rayan Elloumi ultimately obliged, before Thomas Müller put things out of reach with a second goal. … Continue reading Post Match: Cascadia Cup Headed Back to Vancouver
Match Preview: Down to Seattle
With the disappointment that was the Leagues Cup over and done with, Vancouver Whitecaps resume their important business when they travel down Washington to take on Seattle Sounders in MLS play. Pre-tournament, the Leagues Cup was billed as an opportunity for Vancouver to arrest what had become a disappointing run of form after the return to action following the World Cup. That didn’t happen, and … Continue reading Match Preview: Down to Seattle
Guess the Starting XI – Match Eighteen vs. Seattle
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps return to MLS action this weekend, as they head down the highway to face a struggling Seattle Sounders side. The Sounders are going through their worst stretch of form in recent memory, while Vancouver are looking to get back on track after some poor results of their own since the World Cup. Something will have to give here. Notably, … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Eighteen vs. Seattle
Coffee with the Caps, Friday August 14
Good Friday morning Caps fans. I hope you all are having a good week and are settling in for a well earned rest this weekend. Apologies for the late post — this is more “wine with the Caps” but I hope it finds you well. The Whitecaps wrapped up Leagues Cup play (thank God) with their trip to Tigres on Tuesday and it actually went … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday August 14
The Third Sub Episode 267: Can the slumping Whitecaps turn things around in return to MLS play?
In Episode 267 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy stretch of action for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC and Pacific FC. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat about all things Vancouver Whitecaps and other BC soccer news. … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 267: Can the slumping Whitecaps turn things around in return to MLS play?
Post Match: Monterrey Madness
Tuesday night at El Volcán, the Vancouver Whitecaps drew Tigres UANL 1-1 before losing 5-4 on penalties. Overall, this was a nightmare Leagues Cup for Vancouver, and one they will be looking to quickly forget. That being said, the second half of this match against Tigres was memorable and entertaining. Despite the tough results, the Whitecaps still played some pretty good football over the last … Continue reading Post Match: Monterrey Madness