Post Match: A Bump in the Road

The Vancouver Whitecaps were toppled 5-3 in a midweek thriller against MLS newcomers San Diego FC on Wednesday night at BC Place, losing out on the MLS Western Conference pole position, at least for now. The natural grass was rolled right back up following the CANMNT Gold Cup game during the international break, but Vancouver looked rather uncomfortable on a pitch that has served them … Continue reading Post Match: A Bump in the Road

Post Match: The Calm Before the Storm

It was abundantly obvious that the Vancouver Whitecaps had CONCACAF pastures on their mind as Jesper Sørensen’s men played out an uneventful 0-0 draw against Minnesota United on Thursday night at BC Place. With the much anticipated Champions Cup final against Cruz Azul awaiting on Sunday, it’s inevitable that the game will be viewed through the all important game’s lens. Considering the context, a clean-sheet … Continue reading Post Match: The Calm Before the Storm

Post Game: Whitecap Wonderland

It’s pretty surreal watching an all-time classic play out right in front of your eyes. Folks, we are officially in Whitecap Wonderland. On Thursday night, the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Inter Miami 2-0 in an emphatic CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal first leg at BC Place. It was a match that will be etched into Whitecaps’ lore, as Jesper Sørensen’s side took care of business against Lionel … Continue reading Post Game: Whitecap Wonderland

Post Match: The Brian White Legacy Game

We are in unprecedented times of Whitecaps soccer. I say we just sit back and enjoy the high. If grinding out a midweek quarterfinal draw against Pumas UNAM to advance to the CONCACAF semifinal wasn’t impressive enough, the Caps have only gone and put in a 5-1 demolition job of Austin FC the very same week. The craziest part is that the scoreline doesn’t even … Continue reading Post Match: The Brian White Legacy Game

Match Preview: Depleted Whitecaps look to stay hot against Chicago Fire

The view from the top has been pretty nice — and the Vancouver Whitecaps look to keep the good tides rolling against Chicago Fire FC this Saturday at BC Place. But it won’t be all smooth sailing, as the Whitecaps will be severely depleted by the call-ups for the concurrent international break, on top of their existing injuries. Much has been made about Vancouver’s incredible … Continue reading Match Preview: Depleted Whitecaps look to stay hot against Chicago Fire