The Vancouver Whitecaps return home to BC Place with a must-win midweek fixture on the horizon against San Diego FC. Pretty much every match is a must-win one at this point, with the Caps immediately squandering the breathing room they had gained for themselves with their 1-0 loss to Colorado over the weekend. That leaves them just one point ahead of FC Dallas for first … Continue reading Match Preview: Coming Home
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps are back home this Wednesday night as they host San Diego in a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Final. While Vancouver remains at the top of the table, San Diego is languishing in 12th in the West, having failed to build on last year’s stellar play. Match Preview: Coming Home In terms of roster news and notes, here’s … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Thirty Two vs. San Diego
Saturday night in Colorado, the Vancouver Whitecaps wrapped up their road trip with a 1-0 loss to the Rapids at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. For whatever reason, this team seems determined not to build any momentum heading into the MLS Cup Playoffs. This match continued the trend of the Whitecaps remaining at the top of the West while looking rather listless in doing so, albeit … Continue reading Post Match: Washed Away
On Saturday night, Vancouver Whitecaps continue their quest to finish top of the Western Conference when they travel to Colorado Rapids for the final match of their five-match road trip. Despite still leading the pack, Vancouver have been through a rocky patch in recent weeks. But points at LAFC when down to ten men and against in-form St. Louis City FC showed signs of improvement, … Continue reading Match Preview: Road Stand Ends in Rockies
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps are closing out their road trip this weekend with a visit to the Colorado Rapids. The Rapids currently sit ninth, in the final play-in spot, and haven’t won in their last six matches. That stretch included a US Open Cup semifinal loss to St. Louis. With a tough schedule ahead, they’ll be looking to take advantage of home field … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Thirty One vs. Colorado
The Vancouver Whitecaps came from behind to grab a sorely needed three points, besting Austin FC 2-1 at Q2 Park on Saturday night. The Caps dominated the first half, up until the point that Myrto Uzuni scored a gift in the 40th minute. But second-half goals from Ryan Gauld and a stunner from Yadaly Diaby helped get the Caps over the line for three points. … Continue reading Post Match: Turning the Tables
On Saturday night in Austin, the Vancouver Whitecaps continue their extended road trip as they take on Austin FC at Q2 Stadium, looking to build on the positive form they’ve shown over their last two matches. Back in September, Austin FC stunned the Whitecaps with a 2-1 win at BC Place, despite being thoroughly outplayed for much of the match. Brian White briefly brought Vancouver … Continue reading Match Preview: Choosin’ Texas
Welcome back, everyone. The Whitecaps are in Austin this weekend as they look for revenge against the Verde after September’s loss at BC Place. For the latest on the matchup, check out our preview. Match Preview: Choosin’ Texas Alright, without further delay, on to rules and standings we go. Guess the XI – Competition Rules • Predictions are considered valid only if posted in the … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Thirty vs. Austin
Wednesday night in St. Louis, the matchup between the top two teams in the West ended in a 0-0 draw. The Whitecaps once again showed encouraging signs of returning to form, but were unable to come away with all three points. Vancouver made just one change to their weekend lineup in LA, with Mathías Laborda replacing the suspended Tristan Blackmon. The match started very strongly … Continue reading Post Match: Unfinished Business in the West
After holding LAFC to a 1-1 draw with ten men on the weekend, Vancouver Whitecaps continue their long road stretch when they travel to Western Conference contenders St. Louis City in a game that may decide the top seed in the West. This game needs no introduction. These two are the only sides in the West to have booked their place in the postseason, and … Continue reading Match Preview: Potential Western Conference Decider