They say stats don’t often tell the whole story. In the Whitecaps’ case, they are teetering on the edge of the playoff line, a position they are all too familiar with in recent history. But, as luck has it, the situation is not as dire as it seems. With a game in hand (and for some teams, two) if the Whitecaps pick up three points … Continue reading Pre-Match: Whitecaps searching for more road magic at Sporting KC
What comes up, must come down – as is always the case with the Vancouver Whitecaps. There isn’t any rhyme or reason to why their form resembles a pendulum so often, going from a good result to bad result on a whim. It’s an exciting but frustrating ride, and the game against Sporting Kansas City was no different. The Whitecaps struggled at times in what … Continue reading Post Match: Whitecaps grind out a point in dramatic fashion vs. SKC
If there’s one thing that’s consistent about the Whitecaps it’s that they are incredibly inconsistent. When things look up, they crash back down to earth in dramatic fashion, and when things are hopeless, they claw out something miraculous. Their wins against Pacific and Seattle brought some real belief to this side, yet, like the popping of a balloon, a tough loss to St. Louis on … Continue reading Pre-Match: Hunting the Dynamo at Home
Take a breath Whitecaps fans, it seems the days of losing to CPL teams are in the rear-view mirror. Prior to Wednesday, Vancouver’s record on the island was less than favourable, as they were o for 1. Despite this, the Whitecaps were able to set those demons aside on Wednesday and got the job done at Starlight. While not as dominating as the final scoreline … Continue reading Report Card: The New Kings of British Columbia
As has become habit, the Vancouver Whitecaps had another momentum swing this weekend, earning a big home win after two disappointing losses. Taking on the Seattle Sounders, who before the game were top of the table, looked like a tall task for a team that had allowed five goals between two games earlier that week. Somehow though, the stars aligned at BC place and the … Continue reading Post Match: Whitecaps Kings in Cascadia Clash
The Whitecaps fortunes have completely turned once more, as they continue to look for their first road win. After an eight game unbeaten run they have lost their last two, both on the road. There were a lot of questions surrounding certain players, and the performance was unfortunately uninspiring. How did every player stack up? Read on to find out: Yohei Takaoka: 5.5 Outside of … Continue reading Report Card: Whitecaps get the horns in Dallas
Right. So at this point, the Whitecaps’ good fortunes can’t just be flukes. Unbeaten in eight, Vancouver has had themselves a decent run in the league, with a 4-1 victory in the Canadian Championship also looking to boost hopes of a successful season. Despite how much has been bemoaned about the Whitecaps’ lack of attacking talent, it looks like they’re performing better on shoestring options … Continue reading Pre-match: Bringing Chainsaws to Rose City
The Whitecaps are unbeaten in six in league play, and are looking to bring some stability to a season that has been filled with ups and downs. It is still early on in the season, and many players are beginning to find their stride and build chemistry, with standout players looking to continue a hot start. After last week’s 0-0 draw with Austin, the Whitecaps … Continue reading Pre-Match: Colorado Comes to Town
The Whitecaps were trounced out of the CCL midweek in embarrassing fashion, enduring a 6-0 aggregate loss against conference rivals LAFC. The lineup on the night was questionable at best, but maybe it was because Sartini was prioritizing this game instead. Focusing on Saturday, Vancouver will look to take their league form further as they are unbeaten in their last five games in MLS. The … Continue reading Whitecaps Aim to Annihilate Austin
Well that was a disappointing end to the CCL run. Lots of things didn’t go to plan, but let’s take a look at the individual showings. Thomas Hasal: 4.0 Thomas Hasal stepped up to the plate, replacing Takaoka in a move reminiscent of the last time Vancouver played an away CCL game. Unfortunately, the stakes today were much higher than being up 5-0 on aggregate … Continue reading Report Card: Debacle at LAFC Ends CCL Run