The Vancouver Whitecaps did not have the ideal return to MLS action in Cincinnati. They turned in their worst defensive performance of the season, conceding more than two goals in a league match for the first time all year, and despite scoring three times on the road, came away empty-handed. For a team that is rarely susceptible to a trap game, this one certainly had … Continue reading Report Card: A Slow Restart
Wednesday night in Cincinnati, the Vancouver Whitecaps dropped just their third match of the MLS season in a 4-3 defeat at TQL Stadium. It was a bit of a messy return to league play for the Whitecaps, as they played right into Cincinnati’s hands in a wide-open match that had five goals inside the first 36 minutes. Vancouver has been an extremely consistent defensive team … Continue reading Post Match: Second Best in the Queen City
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps will try again to restart their MLS season this Wednesday night in Ohio, as they take on FC Cincinnati in an intra-conference matchup. Cincinnati currently sits seventh in the East, with a symmetrical 5-5-5 record. Advanced models seem to echo that profile, as they look like a true middle-of-the-road team through 15 matches. This is one of the league’s … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Fifteen vs. FC Cincinnati
Welcome back, everyone. MLS action returns with a vengeance on Thursday night as two of the league’s top teams from the first half of the season battle it out in Chicago. Looking at squad news and notes, Sebastian Berhalter is not yet available, but Andres Cubas has returned to training. Kenji Cabrera remains out long term, while Emmanuel Sabbi is nearing a return but is … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Fifteen vs. Chicago Fire
Monday night at Spruce Meadows, the Vancouver Whitecaps will look to validate their commanding 4-1 first-leg victory over Cavalry FC by booking their place in the Canadian Championship semifinals with another strong performance. After six weeks away from competitive action, the Whitecaps looked sharp in their return to the pitch last week. They’ll hope to carry that momentum into Monday’s second leg as they begin … Continue reading Match Preview: The Payoff in Calgary
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps continue their Canadian Championship campaign on Monday in Calgary, where they’ll take on Cavalry FC in the second leg of their quarterfinal matchup. For a full breakdown of what to expect, be sure to check out our match preview. Alright, without further delay, let’s get into the rules and standings. Guess the XI – Competition Rules • Predictions are … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI: Can Champ (Leg Two) vs. Cavalry FC
Continue reading Guess the Starting XI: Can Champ (Leg Two) vs. Cavalry FC
Wednesday night at Swangard Stadium, the Vancouver Whitecaps returned to competitive action with a 4-1 first leg victory over Cavalry FC, opening the second half of their season on a high note and taking a commanding advantage into the return leg next Monday. Before diving into the match itself, it is worth taking a moment to appreciate the atmosphere many of us were able to … Continue reading Whitecaps Return in Style with Convincing Can Champ Victory
Continue reading Whitecaps Return in Style with Convincing Can Champ Victory
Welcome back, everyone! After a long break, we are back to Vancouver Whitecaps action as the four-time reigning Canadian Championship winners return to domestic cup competition at Swangard Stadium on Wednesday night. This could be a bit of a blended lineup, with many players just returning from international duty. That opens the door for younger Canadians and depth players to step in and show their … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI: Can Champ vs. Cavalry FC
Saturday night in California, the Vancouver Whitecaps closed out the first half of their MLS season on a high note, cruising to a comfortable 4-2 win over San Diego FC. Despite the absence of key stalwarts Yohei Takaoka and Andres Cubas, the Blue and White produced one of their best road performances of the season, powered by familiar faces alongside some valuable depth contributions. As … Continue reading Post Match: White and Müller Finally Click as Whitecaps Roll Past San Diego
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps close out the opening stretch of their MLS season this weekend in San Diego, in a rematch of last season’s Western Conference Final. San Diego has not enjoyed the same level of success in their sophomore campaign and currently sit below the playoff line. That said, they remain a dangerous opponent, and Vancouver will need to be sharp, particularly … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Fourteen vs. San Diego