Coffee with the Caps, Monday March 16
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all had a lovely weekend and are gearing up for the week ahead. Well, the vibes are vastly better today after Vancouver followed up their CONCACAF disaster class with an absolute drubbing of Minnesota United. I wrote on Friday that the Caps under Jesper Sorensen have played their best soccer in the wake of adversity, and the Loons … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday March 16
Post Match: What a Response
Vancouver Whitecaps emphatically responded to their first defeat of the season midweek with a thumping 6-0 victory over Minnesota United. The Whitecaps started the game in control of proceedings, pinning Minnesota back into their own area. This allowed Andres Cubas, who was sorely missed on Thursday, to do what he does best and win the ball back. His ball to Jeevan Badwal drew a rash … Continue reading Post Match: What a Response
Match Preview: Bring on the Loons
Sunday afternoon at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps will host Minnesota United, as they look to bounce back from a disappointing and frustrating result in the first leg of their Champions Cup matchup against the Seattle Sounders. Nonetheless, Vancouver’s MLS form has been very good to start the season, with three straight wins, including an impressive 4-1 victory over Portland last weekend. Even with the … Continue reading Match Preview: Bring on the Loons
Guess the Starting XI – Match Four vs. Minnesota United
Welcome back, everyone. Following a frustrating home loss to the Sounders in the Champions Cup, the Whitecaps are back at it on Sunday as they take on Minnesota United at BC Place. The Loons have a fresh face in James Rodríguez, and they are 1-1-1 to start their MLS season, most recently falling 3-1 in Nashville. As for Vancouver’s squad, Andrés Cubas is back for … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Four vs. Minnesota United
Coffee with the Caps, Friday March 13
Good Friday morning Caps fans, and happy Friday the 13th. Hopefully, there are no bad vibes for today, and you get your weekend off to a good start. It was an ugly start to the Caps’ CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal, as they laid an egg on Thursday night against Seattle in one of the sloppiest and worst performances ever under Jesper Soresnsen. The 3-0 defeat … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday March 13
Continental Disappointment: Whitecaps Hand Seattle the Advantage
The Vancouver Whitecaps were embarrassed in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16, falling 3-0 to Seattle at home in a matchup that likely will doom their hopes of reaching a second straight continental final. All three Seattle goals came off sloppy moments or poor defensive organization from the ‘Caps, and while Vancouver had much of the possession, they weren’t able … Continue reading Continental Disappointment: Whitecaps Hand Seattle the Advantage
Match Preview: Whitecaps and Sounders Meet in CONCACAF Action
Thursday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps will host the Seattle Sounders in the first leg of their CONCACAF Round of 16 matchup. These were two of the better teams in MLS last season, as the Sounders won the Leagues Cup, while the Whitecaps made both the Champions Cup Final and the MLS Cup Final. Seattle has started the season well, with two shutout … Continue reading Match Preview: Whitecaps and Sounders Meet in CONCACAF Action
Guess the Starting XI – Round of 16 vs. Seattle
Welcome back, everyone. The Whitecaps are through to the Round of 16 in CONCACAF, where they face a familiar foe: the Seattle Sounders. For all the latest, check out our Match Preview. A reminder that Andrés Cubas is suspended after picking up two yellow cards in the last round. Okay, on to rules and standings. A reminder that CONCACAF is in its own tab. Guess … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Round of 16 vs. Seattle
Report Card: Whitecaps Saw the Timbers, Neville in Pieces
Saturday night in Portland, the Vancouver Whitecaps once again dominated the Timbers at Providence Park with a 4-1 road win. There were moments where the Timbers tried to push the tempo, particularly early in the match, but once Vancouver settled in, they controlled proceedings and took their chances clinically. A brace from Brian White, along with goals from Tristan Blackmon and Sebastian Berhalter, ensured the … Continue reading Report Card: Whitecaps Saw the Timbers, Neville in Pieces
Coffee with the Caps, Monday March 9
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all had a lovely weekend and are gearing up for the week ahead. It was business as usual on Saturday night, as the Whitecaps cruised past Portland 4-1. This one was not quite as dominant as last year’s 4-1 result at Providence Park, but it was still a comfortable game for Vancouver against a shorthanded Timbers side. Portland … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday March 9