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“It’s not the worst lesson for us to have”: League leading LAFC use narrow DC United win as fuel for ongoing playoff preparations

LAFC showed why they’re on top of the mountain in MLS right now on Tuesday.  It might not have been their most dominant performance of the season, nor the most entertaining, but at the end of the day, they got the job done, snatching a crucial 1-0 win over DC United at the Banc of California Stadium.  With that, they were able to further extend … Continue reading “It’s not the worst lesson for us to have”: League leading LAFC use narrow DC United win as fuel for ongoing playoff preparations

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“We can’t blame anyone but us”: Vancouver Whitecaps limp into international break with 3-1 loss to LAFC

The Vancouver Whitecaps took on LAFC in MLS action on Sunday night. Here’s our match report from that one.  It was a chance to head into the international break on a high note.  Instead, a nightmare start to the 2022 MLS campaign continued for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday, as they fell 3-1 to co-league leaders, LAFC, at the Banc of California Stadium.  It’s hardly … Continue reading “We can’t blame anyone but us”: Vancouver Whitecaps limp into international break with 3-1 loss to LAFC

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“We want to get a result”: Vancouver Whitecaps looking to head into international break on a high note ahead of road clash against LAFC

The Vancouver Whitecaps are getting set to take on LAFC down in LA for a crucial MLS matchup this weekend. Here is our preview ahead of that one.  A trip to a familiar house of horrors awaits.  And considering that they’ve never won at LAFC’s Banc of California Stadium, you could hardly blame the Vancouver Whitecaps for feeling a bit worried as they head there … Continue reading “We want to get a result”: Vancouver Whitecaps looking to head into international break on a high note ahead of road clash against LAFC

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‘Banc’ Robbery: Vancouver Whitecaps do well to grind out road point vs LAFC, allowing them to keep control of playoff hopes heading into Decision Day

The Vancouver Whitecaps took on LAFC in a crucial MLS matchup on Tuesday night. Here’s our match report from that one, a thrilling 1-1 draw, one that allows the ‘Caps to keep control of their own playoff hopes heading into Decision Day this upcoming weekend.  They just continue to plug away.  Once again, it wasn’t pretty, but the Vancouver Whitecaps continued to pick up points … Continue reading ‘Banc’ Robbery: Vancouver Whitecaps do well to grind out road point vs LAFC, allowing them to keep control of playoff hopes heading into Decision Day

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“We need to get away from there with a result”: Vancouver Whitecaps looking to get back to MLS playoffs for 1st time since 2017 in crucial road clash with LAFC

The Vancouver Whitecaps are getting set to take on LAFC in a massive MLS matchup on Tuesday night, one filled with all sorts of playoff implications. Here’s our preview ahead of that one.  It’s all laid out so clearly for them.  After playing 32 out of 34 games in the 2021 MLS season to reach this point, the path towards the playoffs is as clear … Continue reading “We need to get away from there with a result”: Vancouver Whitecaps looking to get back to MLS playoffs for 1st time since 2017 in crucial road clash with LAFC

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Demons Dodged: Vancouver Whitecaps ride Colombian connection to valuable road point against LAFC

The Vancouver Whitecaps took on LAFC in a pivotal MLS Western Conference matchup on Saturday, drawing 2-2 in a tough road environment, one that hasn’t always treated them well in recent years. Here’s our match recap from that one.  Considering some of their past experiences in that stadium, it wasn’t the worst result.  Make no mistake, the Vancouver Whitecaps certainly dropped 2 points against LAFC … Continue reading Demons Dodged: Vancouver Whitecaps ride Colombian connection to valuable road point against LAFC

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Heavy-Handed: Vancouver Whitecaps ready to punch back versus LAFC after taking knockout punch in 6-0 loss 3 weeks ago

The Vancouver Whitecaps take on LAFC on Wednesday with revenge on their minds, as they look to bounce back from a 6-0 loss against LA the last time these two teams met. Here is our preview ahead of that one, as the ‘Caps look to jump back into a playoff spot with a win.  After taking some heavy blows last time out, they’re still ready … Continue reading Heavy-Handed: Vancouver Whitecaps ready to punch back versus LAFC after taking knockout punch in 6-0 loss 3 weeks ago

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The Third Sub Episode 47: The Banc of California becomes ‘Banc of Nightmares’ for Vancouver Whitecaps in 6-0 loss

In the 47th episode of the Third Sub, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan break down a tough 6-0 Vancouver Whitecaps loss to LAFC, as they hop on immediately after the game to break things down, before taking a quick look forward. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time for a special … Continue reading The Third Sub Episode 47: The Banc of California becomes ‘Banc of Nightmares’ for Vancouver Whitecaps in 6-0 loss

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Deja Vu: For second time in 2 years, Vancouver Whitecaps suffer embarrassing loss to LAFC with 6-0 thumping

The Vancovuer Whitecaps suffered an embarrassing defeat to LAFC on Wednesday, as for the second time in two years, they yielded 6 goals away to their Californian counterparts, all part of a tough 6-0 loss. Here is our report from that one.  Maybe they’ll want to start avoiding trips to the Banc of California stadium.  For the second time in two years, the Vancouver Whitecaps … Continue reading Deja Vu: For second time in 2 years, Vancouver Whitecaps suffer embarrassing loss to LAFC with 6-0 thumping

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Triple Threat: Marc Dos Santos, Vancouver Whitecaps expecting ‘motivated’ LAFC side in quest to get 3rd straight win (Preview #13)

The Vancouver Whitecaps head to LA to take on LAFC on Wednesday, with the ‘Caps looking to win 3 consecutive games for the first time in the Marc Dos Santos era. Here is our match preview ahead of that one, as the streaking ‘Caps side gets set to take on a reeling but hungry LA side.  It’s amazing what a few wins can do for … Continue reading Triple Threat: Marc Dos Santos, Vancouver Whitecaps expecting ‘motivated’ LAFC side in quest to get 3rd straight win (Preview #13)

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