What’s next for the Whitecaps after the departure of Ali Ahmed and Jayden Nelson?

As expected, the Vancouver Whitecaps have cashed in on some key players from last season. What is perhaps less expected is that they have sold both Jayden Nelson and Ali Ahmed. So, I thought it was time to take stock of where the Whitecaps are and where they could potentially go from here. Thoughts on the Ahmed Sale Losing Ali Ahmed, in many ways, sucks. … Continue reading What’s next for the Whitecaps after the departure of Ali Ahmed and Jayden Nelson?

Sensible Whitecaps Transfers: Double Pivot Midfielders

It feels bewilderingly quick, but the Whitecaps are just a couple of short weeks away from reporting for their pre-season. This means that it’s time to fire up the sensible transfers machine. In this article, I will specifically be focusing on players who can play in the “2” in a 4-2-3-1. At just about every other position, the Whitecaps are two deep with players I … Continue reading Sensible Whitecaps Transfers: Double Pivot Midfielders

Revisiting our 2025 Season Predictions

I know it feels like a long time ago now, but cast your minds back to the start of the 2025 season. Vancouver Whitecaps were, frankly, in turmoil. With the club up for sale, rumours were swirling of the team relocating, and after Vanni Sartini and Stuart Armstrong departed the club, there was an expectation throughout MLS circles that a promising team was on the … Continue reading Revisiting our 2025 Season Predictions

Deep Dive: Draft Picks (Zach Ramsey, Daniel Lugo, Yeider Zuluaga & Connor Lofy)

The Vancouver Whitecaps have selected four players in the 2026 MLS Superdraft. It used to be that these articles were largely vibes based but thanks to increased data coverage of NCAA and excellent work by American Soccer Analysis’ Paul Harvey, we have tons of information on these guys. So, let’s see what the ‘Caps got. Zach Ramsey/CM/17th Overall The Whitecaps acquired this pick this morning … Continue reading Deep Dive: Draft Picks (Zach Ramsey, Daniel Lugo, Yeider Zuluaga & Connor Lofy)

CPL Players I Would Take a Punt on (2025)

Every year, there are a lot of posts about which CPL players might make the jump to MLS. Many of these posts are, frankly, very silly. So, I am once again here to provide you with the definitive, sensible list of CPL players who are potentially interesting. This list is from a Whitecaps perspective, so it’s mostly aimed at filling positions on WFC2 where they … Continue reading CPL Players I Would Take a Punt on (2025)

Guess the Starting XI – End of Year Awards

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps came up one match short of the promised land this season, bowing out in the MLS Cup Final to Inter Miami. Despite the frustrating ending, it was a wonderful season of football in Vancouver, and I hope you enjoyed the highs and lows along the way as much as I did. With that said, it’s time to get down … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – End of Year Awards

The Price is Right: Which Players Should the Whitecaps Sell?

Things are happening in Whitecaps land. Tom Bogert has reported that the Whitecaps have firm offers for at least 7 players on their roster. So, I want to take a look at some players who could plausibly have interest and try to determine if it’s a better idea to cash in on them or to hold on to them. I will give each player a … Continue reading The Price is Right: Which Players Should the Whitecaps Sell?

Report Card: Cup Final Blues

Saturday in Florida, the Vancouver Whitecaps contested their first ever MLS Cup Final, as they fell by a final score of 3-1 to Inter Miami. The final score only tells a very small part of the story, as this was a match that was incredibly entertaining and well contested throughout, and it was only when Miami scored an insurance marker deep into extra time that … Continue reading Report Card: Cup Final Blues

Post Match: Heartbreak

Vancouver Whitecaps were defeated 3-1 in the MLS Cup final after a disappointing result against Inter Miami. It all got off to a nightmare start. It was far too easy for Lionel Messi to play a ball behind the Whitecaps defence, and Ocampo played Allende onside before diverting the ball beyond Takaoka and into the Vancouver net to hand Miami the advantage. Being behind before … Continue reading Post Match: Heartbreak

Match Preview: MLS Cup Glory Comes into Focus for Whitecaps

It all comes down to this. After an improbable, incredible season, the Vancouver Whitecaps will play for their first MLS Cup on Saturday. To claim the biggest trophy of them all, they’ll have to dethrone Lionel Messi and Inter Miami at Chase Stadium. It’s worth repeating just how remarkable it is that Vancouver has reached this point. Anyone who genuinely thought this outcome was in … Continue reading Match Preview: MLS Cup Glory Comes into Focus for Whitecaps