Guess the Starting XI – Match 31 vs. DC United

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps are home at last. After a long time away, VWFC hosts DC United at BC Place on Saturday night. DC, led by Wayne Rooney and Carl Robinson, are still fighting for the last playoff spots in the East. They only have one win in their last nine, and are coming off of a 5-3 defeat to NYRB. Also, a … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match 31 vs. DC United

Guess the Starting XI – Match 30 at Colorado Rapids

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps close out their extended road-trip with a rescheduled matchup from earlier in the season, as they take on the Colorado Rapids in mile high conditions. The Rapids are in complete disarray at the moment: last in the West with 22 points, a -24 goal differential, and their supporters walking out on a recent match. Depending on your view, this … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match 30 at Colorado Rapids

Guess the Starting XI – Match 29 at Real Salt Lake

Welcome back, everyone. After a disappointing trip to Houston, the Vancouver Whitecaps will finish off their week with a trip to Sandy, Utah, for an encounter with Real Salt Lake. As with the Dynamo, RSL is right behind Vancouver in the standings going into the match, so it represents another potential six-point swing between these teams that could be vital come the end of October. … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match 29 at Real Salt Lake

Guess the Starting XI – Match 28 at Houston

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps continue to roll on with their extended road-trip, this time playing mid-week in Houston against the Dynamo. The Dynamo have been a much different outfit in 2023 than in recent years, playing attractive football, finding themselves right beside the Whitecaps in the Western Conference standings, and reaching the US Open Cup final. Impressively, Houston has a 9-3-2 record at … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match 28 at Houston

Guess the Starting XI – Match 27 at Toronto FC

Welcome back, everyone. With the international break behind them and a couple of roster moves to note, the Vancouver Whitecaps head back out East to face Canadian rivals Toronto FC this weekend on the shores of Lake Ontario. After a very successful road week which saw Vancouver earn 7 of 9 possible points against Portland, Chicago, and NYCFC, the Whitecaps will no doubt be eager … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match 27 at Toronto FC

Guess the Starting XI – Match 26 at NYCFC

Welcome back, everyone. It’s the third match of the week as the Vancouver Whitecaps will be at Yankee Stadium to take on NYCFC midday Saturday. After two impressive road wins, can the Whitecaps make it three in a row this weekend? In terms of the squad itself, it’s always tricky to project how much squad rotation we will see, as it really depends on how … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match 26 at NYCFC

Guess the Starting XI – Match 25 at Chicago Fire

Welcome back, everyone. It’s a quick turnaround as the Vancouver Whitecaps head east in search of three more points on the road in Chicago. For a breakdown of the Fire and the upcoming matchup, I’d encourage you to check out the match preview. In terms of injuries and absences, keep in mind those who played the full 90 in Portland might be due for some … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match 25 at Chicago Fire

Guess the Starting XI – Match 24 at Portland Timbers

Welcome back, everyone. So it begins. The Vancouver Whitecaps are heading out on a seven match road-trip starting Saturday night and they will do so with a sense of urgency after dropping points to San Jose at home last weekend. The good news for Vancouver is that the Portland Timbers, who they face this weekend, are currently in complete disarray, having just fired Giovanni Savarese … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match 24 at Portland Timbers

Guess the Starting XI – Match 23 vs. San Jose

Welcome back, everyone. After a restful Leagues Cup break, the Vancouver Whitecaps are back to MLS action this weekend as they host the San Jose Earthquakes at BC Place. This will be the last home match for Vancouver for more than a month, as they set off on a lengthy road trip following this match, which will likely make or break their playoff positioning. Obviously, … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match 23 vs. San Jose

Guess the Starting XI – Leagues Cup vs. Tigres UANL

Welcome back, everyone. It’s been a while since the Vancouver Whitecaps have faced Tigres UANL, 2017 to be exact, where the Carl Robinson led side was comprehensively defeated 4-1 over two legs in the Champions League. A lot has changed since then, and I think it’s fair to say that the gap in talent and depth between these teams has shrunk significantly over that time. … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Leagues Cup vs. Tigres UANL