Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps are on the road this weekend in Ohio, for a rare matchup with the Columbus Crew. This is the first time Vancouver has faced Nancy’s Crew, so it should be a good test, even though both teams are missing some of their top contributors. Whitecaps and Crew Meet in Battle of Shorthanded Heavyweights In terms of squad availability, Vancouver … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Seventeen vs. Columbus

Welcome back, everyone. Assuming this match goes ahead, it will be a weird one for Vancouver. After the Cup Final defeat in Mexico, the Whitecaps are facing an unprecedented challenge, as they have 10+ players unavailable through a combination of international duty and food poisoning. Who will be available? Honestly, it’s really hard to say. Match Preview: A Scheduling Calamity Ok, without further delay, here … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Sixteen vs. Seattle

Welcome back, everyone. Well, this is it. The Vancouver Whitecaps play for the Concacaf Champions Cup title on Sunday, as they face Cruz Azul in a winner take all final match. For Vancouver, Sebastian Berhalter is suspended, and Ryan Gauld remains out of the picture, but otherwise, the Whitecaps have the full roster at their disposal. Cruz Azul will be no easy challenge, as there … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – CCC Final vs. Cruz Azul

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps will be back at home on Wednesday night, as they face third place Minnesota United in a Western Conference showdown. With the Cup Final against Cruz Azul looming on the weekend, it will be fascinating to see how Jesper Sørensen lines up his team for this match. Match Preview: Whitecaps Host Minnesota Before Cup Final Alright, without further delay, … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Fifteen vs. Minnesota

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps will continue their road swing through multiple competitions this weekend, as they return to MLS action against Real Salt Lake. Match Preview: Finding form down in Salt Lake It’s been several mixed results in a row for the Whitecaps, as they are hitting their first stint of what feels like adversity under Jesper Sørensen’s management. Can they bounce back … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Fourteen vs. RSL

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps are on the road this weekend, as they take on Austin FC in a Western Conference showdown. After a big 5-1 win over Austin less than a month ago, the Whitecaps will be looking to replicate that feat away from home, while Austin will no doubt be eager to erase that memory. Despite having a number of good attacking … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Thirteen vs. Austin

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps will have had the chance to settle slightly, without multiple competitions to manage this week and a full slate of rest and training at home before a match with LAFC this Sunday. In terms of player availability, here is the latest from Sørensen at training: I spoke with Jesper Sørensen yesterday, this was his injury update on all of … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Twelve vs. LAFC

Welcome back, everyone. After the emotional high of reaching a continental final on Wednesday night in Miami, the Vancouver Whitecaps are right back in action this weekend in MLS play, as they will host Real Salt Lake at BC Place. Match Preview: Underwhelming RSL In terms of Vancouver’s squad, rest after the heavy travel will have to be considered. Brian White, in particular I would … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Eleven vs. Real Salt Lake

Welcome back, everyone. This is it. The Whitecaps are in Miami for a Wednesday night match that could send them to a cup final. The only question now is if Vancouver can take care of business for a second time against Messi and the gang. Match Preview: Unfinished Business in Miami In terms of the squad, heavy rotation should keep most of the starters from … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – CCC vs. Inter Miami (Leg Two)