Good Monday morning Caps fans. I hope you all had a lovely weekend and are gearing up for whatever this week has in store. Well, Saturday was fun. The Caps decided to take out weeks’ worth of frustration on a rotated FC Dallas side that had no answer for Vancouver’s first-choice XI, which was firing on all cylinders. Four first-half goals, including a brace from … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday August 24
It was a night to remember for the Vancouver Whitecaps, as they cruised to a 5-0 win against FC Dallas at BC Place on Saturday. Their first win at BC Place since April, this outburst felt like one that was weeks in the making, as the Whitecaps haven’t quite found their rhythm since the World Cup break, despite some encouraging moments. They had continued to … Continue reading Report Card: Free-Flowing Front Four Helps ‘Caps Dominate Dallas
The Vancouver Whitecaps took out weeks of frustration on a helpless FC Dallas side, dominating from the opening whistle in a 5-0 win that will send them back to the top of the Western Conference. A first-half barrage of goals saw Brian White nab a brace, while Edier Ocampo and Emmanuel Sabbi also got on the score sheet. Bruno Caicedo truly buried the match with … Continue reading Post Match: A return to form
The Vancouver Whitecaps weren’t at their best, but they still managed to secure a 3-2 win over FC Dallas on Wednesday behind a pair of long-distance strikes from Sebastian Berhalter. The Whitecaps conceded early in both halves, but fought back well to leave with all three points. Despite a hot, sticky night in Frisco, Vancouver went toe-to-toe with a physical FC Dallas side in what … Continue reading Post Match: Whitecaps Edge Dallas Behind Berhalter Brace
Good Monday morning Caps fans, hope you all had a relaxing weekend and that the first few days of November are treating you well. Well, they don’t ask how you did it. And the Whitecaps will be fine winning ugly, outlasting Dallas in a bruising affair on Saturday night and claiming a penalty shootout victory that will shut down the series in two games and … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday November 3
Anyone’s pulse still racing? It was a wild affair on Saturday night in Frisco but, no matter how ugly it might have been, the Whitecaps survived and advanced. It is a shame that what could have been an entertaining, absorbing match turned into WWE Smackdown but Vancouver won’t be complaining. Nonetheless, it makes for a tricky game to evaluate. The Caps didn’t really click until … Continue reading Report Card: They don’t ask how you did it
Good Monday morning Caps fans, hope you all had a lovely weekend, capped off with a fantastic Sunday night at BC Place. While having to wait around all weekend for Vancouver’s playoff opener was frustrating, there was no doubt it was worth the wait. The Caps didn’t play with their food, instead snuffing out any hope of a game one upset by battering FC Dallas … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Monday October 27
The Vancouver Whitecaps put on a dominant display in the first match of their playoff series, bossing FC Dallas in a 3-0 win at BC Place in which the home side didn’t even concede a shot. The win gives Vancouver a chance to advance to the next round with a win in Frisco next week. A first-half header from Daniel Rios sent the ‘Caps on … Continue reading Post Match: A Dominant Playoff Display
Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all are having a lovely week and that you are gearing up for a well-earned break this weekend. The play-in games are in the books, and the MLS Cup playoffs are officially set, teeing up the first of the best-of-three matches this weekend. Not that this affected the Caps, who have been preparing for another date with FC … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday October 24
Good Friday morning Caps fans, hope you all are having a lovely week and that the weekend promises rest and relaxation. Well, Saturday is decision day, bringing to a close one of the most memorable seasons (dare I say the most memorable season) in club history. It has been a long and winding road, and one that took some twists and turns that no one … Continue reading Coffee with the Caps, Friday October 17