Author: Andrew Bahl

A fan of the Caps since they joined the league in 2009, Andrew holds down the fort for the North American fan contingent. When not covering the Caps for 86 Forever, something he has done since 2017, Andrew is a political journalist (pray for him).
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Match Preview: Whitecaps look to put expansion St. Louis City in their place

The Vancouver Whitecaps will take on St. Louis City SC for the first time in club history, tangling with the upstart expansion side on Saturday in Missouri. St. Louis has more than surpassed the modest expectations most had for their inaugural season, riding a hot start to third place in the Western Conference. The bulk of that success came before losing playmaker Joao Klauss to … Continue reading Match Preview: Whitecaps look to put expansion St. Louis City in their place

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Coffee with the Caps, Friday May 26

Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all are doing well and gearing up for some rest and relaxation. It was a turbulent and emotional midweek for the Caps. The good news is they are officially king of British Columbia, seeing off Pacific FC 3-0 to advance to their second consecutive Voyageurs Cup final, which will be hosted at BC Place in two weeks time … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday May 26

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Scary Ali Ahmed injury overshadows Whitecaps’ Canadian Championship win

The Vancouver Whitecaps are on their way to a second straight Canadian Championship final but the proceedings against Pacific FC at Starlight Stadium took a backseat following a horrific injury to Ali Ahmed, who the club later reported sustained a concussion and briefly was knocked unconscious following a hard tackle. The 3-0 victory was flattering to the away side but the Caps did just enough … Continue reading Scary Ali Ahmed injury overshadows Whitecaps’ Canadian Championship win

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Coffee with the Caps, Monday May 22

Good Monday morning Caps fans, hope you all had a relaxing weekend and that the vibes for you were as good as they were on the pitch Saturday night. Indeed, the 2-0 triumph over Seattle on Saturday night was perhaps Vancouver’s finest performance of the season to date, as they just absolutely worked the Sounders in a match that could have ended 5 or 6-nil. … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday May 22

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Match Preview: Caps take on Western Conference top dogs, Seattle Sounders

The Caps’ cross-country adventures continue Saturday, as they complete MLS Rivalry Week TM by facing off against Seattle Sounders at BC Place. The Sounders remain the top dogs in the Western Conference, sitting on 23 points, though a recent dip in form has seen their gap with second-place LAFC close considerably. Indeed, Seattle has lost three out of their last four matches in all competitions … Continue reading Match Preview: Caps take on Western Conference top dogs, Seattle Sounders

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Coffee with the Caps, Friday May 19

Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all are gearing up for a pleasant weekend with family, friends and maybe, just maybe a side dose of football. The midweek brought little joy, as the Caps squandered a gift of an early lead to fall 2-1 to FC Dallas in Frisco. The Caps have had a disproportionate amount of success in north Texas over the years … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday May 19

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Coffee with the Caps, Monday May 15

Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope your weekend was relaxing and restful and that your workweek is fruitful and productive. It was not a fruitful work trip for Vancouver to Portland on Saturday, with the unbeaten run finally ending with a 3-1 loss to their Cascadia Cup rivals. Some sketchy defending undid the Caps, as did some admittedly splendid play from the Timbers’ playmaker, Evander. … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday May 15

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Whitecaps’ unbeaten streak falls in 3-1 loss to Portland Timbers

The Caps’ saw an eight-match league unbeaten streak end on Saturday, falling 3-1 to Portland Timbers in a disorganized effort from the away side. The Timbers got revenge for their loss at BC Place, using a brace from Evander to lift them to a win, giving them a boost in the Cascadia Cup standings. Despite some crosses bearing fruit in the box, including one that … Continue reading Whitecaps’ unbeaten streak falls in 3-1 loss to Portland Timbers

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Coffee with the Caps, Friday May 12

Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all had a lovely week and are gearing up for a well-deserved break. The weather has moved decidedly towards summer here but hopefully where you are things are still temperate and prime for some outdoor activities. The Caps took care of business in the midweek, beating York United 4-1 to begin their defense of the Voyageurs Cup in … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday May 12

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Vancouver Whitecaps see off York United 4-1 to begin Voyageurs Cup defense

The Caps are off and running in their defense of the Voyageurs Cup, going to York United and walking away with a 4-1 win to advance to the semifinals of the competition. A sleepy first half gave way to an onslaught of goals in the second 45 minutes, and while the Caps got a bit of good fortune, they also were good value for their … Continue reading Vancouver Whitecaps see off York United 4-1 to begin Voyageurs Cup defense

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