Match Preview: Whitecaps Host Timbers in Cascadia Showdown
The Vancouver Whitecaps return to BC Place for a midweek derby match against Cascadian rivals, the Portland Timbers. They are still riding high off a record 7-0 win for Müller’s birthday bash, clinching a spot in the Canadian Championship Final, and following that with a comfortable road victory in Kansas. Meanwhile, Manchester United “Class of ‘96” legend Phil Neville’s Timbers are arriving with a tough … Continue reading Match Preview: Whitecaps Host Timbers in Cascadia Showdown
Guess the Starting XI – Match Thirty vs. Portland Timbers
Welcome back, everyone. A huge four days in Cascadia starts on Wednesday night at home against the Timbers, as Vancouver is looking to capture not only the regional cup, but also move a step closer to the Supporters’ Shield. It won’t be easy, though, as Vancouver’s injured and suspended list is huge, to the point where it’s a bit comical. Can Jesper pull another rabbit … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Thirty vs. Portland Timbers
Coffee with the Caps, Monday September 22
Good Monday morning Caps fans, hope you all had a blissfully relaxing weekend and that your week is off to a good start. The Caps found plenty of joy in Kansas City, punishing a poor Sporting KC side with a 2-0 win. The first half was dominant, the second merely mediocre but they did more than enough to pick up a crucial three points. The … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday September 22
Report Card: A Big First Half
A scintillating first-half display was enough for the Vancouver Whitecaps to earn a vital 2-0 victory over Western Conference bottom-feeders Sporting Kansas City. In a fashion very similar to the way they dismantled Philadelphia Union and Forge FC, in the opening 45 minutes, Vancouver tore Kansas apart. Some sensational creative play made goals for Edier Ocampo and Kenji Cabrera, who were able to capitalize on … Continue reading Report Card: A Big First Half
Post Match: No More Centrebacks, No Problem
A first half blitz lifted the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 2-0 win over lowly Sporting Kansas City, clinching the best season in franchise history and gaining crucial ground in the Supporters Shield race. The Whitecaps ran rampant in the first 45 minutes, with ample joy for the wide players and Kenji Cabrera, who commemorated his first start as a Vancouver player with a goal. The … Continue reading Post Match: No More Centrebacks, No Problem
Vancouver Rise fall 3-0 to Ottawa Rapid in last home match of regular season
The Vancouver Rise’s hopes of finishing first in the Northern Super League table took a big hit on Saturday, as they fell 3-0 to the Ottawa Rapid at Swangard Stadium. After suffering a tough 7-0 loss away to AFC Toronto last weekend, one that snapped an eight-game unbeaten run for the Rise, their troubles continued in this game, as they lost back-to-back games for the … Continue reading Vancouver Rise fall 3-0 to Ottawa Rapid in last home match of regular season
Match Preview: Whitecaps Visit Struggling Sporting KC
Saturday night at Children’s Mercy Park, the Vancouver Whitecaps will take on Sporting Kansas City, as Jesper Sørensen’s side will play their third match in the last eight days, despite the Vancouver roster continuing to shrink in size. While the possibility of Tristan Blackmon returning this season was confirmed following his injury on Tuesday night, and that is very good news, in the short term, … Continue reading Match Preview: Whitecaps Visit Struggling Sporting KC
Guess the Starting XI – Match Twenty Nine vs. SKC
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps will follow up their Canadian Championship match midweek with a trip to Kansas City, as they take on Sporting KC at Children’s Mercy Park. For the latest on the matchup, check out our Match Preview, as well as the latest news from training this week: Match Preview: Whitecaps Visit Struggling Sporting KC Thursday training 📝 – White does individual … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Twenty Nine vs. SKC
Coffee with the Caps, Friday September 19
Good Friday morning Caps fans, I hope you’ve been having a lovely week and that you’re ready to go with your weekend festivities. Well, it was a roller coaster of a midweek for the Whitecaps. Let’s start with the good: the Caps had no issues with their midweek cup tie, summarily dispatching Forge at BC Place in a way we haven’t seen from Vancouver in … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday September 19
Post Match: Whitecaps cruise to fourth straight Canadian Championship Final
The Vancouver Whitecaps will be heading back to a now-familiar destination, the Canadian Championship final, on the heels of a 4-0 blitzing of Forge at BC Place. It wasn’t quite as spectacular as their most recent MLS win but it wasn’t far off and was about as drama free of an evening as you could ask for in a cup semifinal. Goals from Tristan Blackmon, … Continue reading Post Match: Whitecaps cruise to fourth straight Canadian Championship Final