Guess the Starting XI – Match Nine vs. Colorado

Welcome back, everyone. The Whitecaps will host the Rapids on Saturday night at BC Place, as they look to wrap their home stand with another win before heading out on the road until after the World Cup. The Rapids have been a fun but inconsistent team this year, so this should be an entertaining match. In terms of Vancouver’s lineup, I can’t see there being … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Nine vs. Colorado

Guess the Starting XI – Match Eight vs. SKC

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps are in action on Friday night as they take on Sporting KC at BC Place. It’s a big opportunity for the Whitecaps to continue their strong home form, with just two matches left before an extended spell away from BC Place. They won’t be back in MLS action at home until August, which is a bit wild to say. … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Eight vs. SKC

Guess the Starting XI – Match Seven vs. NYCFC

Welcome back, everyone. After a thrilling comeback at BC Place last weekend, the Whitecaps host a cross-continent matchup this Saturday afternoon, with NYCFC in town. The visitors sit second in the East with 11 points through six matches and a +7 goal difference, so this should be a strong test. Argentine midfielder Nicolás Fernández has been off to a scorching start, with five goals in … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Seven vs. NYCFC

Guess the Starting XI – Match Six vs. Portland

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps return to MLS action after the international break with another meeting against the Portland Timbers, this time back in the friendly confines of BC Place. After a tough loss, the ’Caps will be looking for a quick response, and with a strong record against Phil Neville’s side in recent years, this feels like a good opportunity to get back … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Six vs. Portland

Guess the Starting XI – Match Five vs. San Jose

Welcome back, everyone. With the exit from the Champions Cup, Vancouver’s focus returns to their perfect start in MLS play, as they will try to defend that this Saturday night in a battle against an upstart San Jose side. Bruce Arena and Timo Werner have provided a new spark to this team, but it’s the defensive side of the game that has really changed, as … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Five vs. San Jose

Guess the Starting XI – Round of 16 (Leg Two) vs. Seattle

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps will look to revive their Champions Cup hopes in Spokane on Wednesday night, facing a 3-0 deficit against the Seattle Sounders. The Sounders managed a 1-0 win over San Jose on the weekend with a rotated squad, while Vancouver went full strength in a dominant 6-0 victory over Minnesota. Can the Whitecaps summon the same firepower in the Cup? … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Round of 16 (Leg Two) vs. Seattle

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

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

Guess the Starting XI – Match Three vs. Portland Timbers

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps have a rare early-season road game this weekend, as they will be down in Portland to face the Timbers at Providence Park. Portland has a win and a loss to start the year, characteristic of their up-and-down nature that has seen them be a play-in team the last two seasons. In terms of Vancouver’s squad, Kenji Cabrera is still … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Three vs. Portland Timbers

Guess the Starting XI – Match Two vs. Toronto FC

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps are home again this weekend, hosting Toronto FC at BC Place. With the short turnaround, keep an eye on Kenji Cabrera after his midweek knock, along with players like Brian White and Sebastian Berhalter, who have carried heavy early-season minutes. Toronto FC opened the season with a 3-2 loss to FC Dallas and are still searching for their first … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Two vs. Toronto FC