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Vancouver Whitecaps FC

2019 Match Preview #6 Whitecaps FC vs Chicago Fire: Confidence Building Time

After another match that finished with them on the wrong side of the desired scoreline, the Vancouver Whitecaps make their first trip out East, flying to Chicago to take on a longtime MLS side in the Fire, a team that has struggled a lot of late. Despite having World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger, as well as some solid MLS talent like Dax McCarty and Nemanja … Continue reading 2019 Match Preview #6 Whitecaps FC vs Chicago Fire: Confidence Building Time

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Post-Game Review #5: Whitecaps FC vs LA Galaxy (Lion’s Feast)

On a rainy Friday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps were starstruck as the visiting LA Galaxy continued their strong form and broke the Caps apart in the second half. Vancouver did well the first half, not allowing the Galaxy to pick up a shot on target while creating a few good chances of their own, but all the good work they did was … Continue reading Post-Game Review #5: Whitecaps FC vs LA Galaxy (Lion’s Feast)

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2019 Match Preview #5 Whitecaps FC vs LA Galaxy: Points in the Bank

After picking up the first point in the Marc Dos Santos era, the Vancouver Whitecaps look to continue where they left off against the high-flying Seattle Sounders with a big result at home against LA Galaxy. With Zlatan Ibrahimovic appearing to be fit for LA, Vancouver’s defence will have a handful to deal with once again after dealing with the Sounder had to offer. It … Continue reading 2019 Match Preview #5 Whitecaps FC vs LA Galaxy: Points in the Bank

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Post-Game Review #4 Whitecaps FC vs Seattle Sounders FC (Keeping our Sheets Clean)

On a sunny Saturday in Vancouver, the Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps convened once again for a famed Cascadia Cup clash. The Whitecaps, reeling after 3 straight losses and some poor refereeing decisions that went against them, were determined to get their season up and running against their longtime rivals. They did just that, picking up their first point under Marc Dos Santos and their … Continue reading Post-Game Review #4 Whitecaps FC vs Seattle Sounders FC (Keeping our Sheets Clean)

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Post-Game Review #3 Whitecaps FC vs Houston Dynamo (Houston, we sort of have a problem)

After dropping their second match of the season to fellow conference foes in Real Salt Lake, the Whitecaps continued their whirlwind of a start to the season, flying down to Houston to play in a stadium that had been unfavourable to them over the years, hoping for a repeat of last years victory. Houston, fresh off a disappointing elimination from the CONCACAF Champions League, came … Continue reading Post-Game Review #3 Whitecaps FC vs Houston Dynamo (Houston, we sort of have a problem)

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2019 Match Preview #3: Whitecaps FC vs Houston Dynamo: Time to Bounce Back

After an unfortunate refereeing decision tanked their hopes of grabbing their first victory of the season against Real Salt Lake, the Whitecaps hope to bounce back Saturday afternoon against another Western Conference foe in the Houston Dynamo. After falling to fellow Western foes in Minnesota and Real Salt Lake, the Caps take their talents down to Houston, Texas, where the BBVA Compass stadium can be … Continue reading 2019 Match Preview #3: Whitecaps FC vs Houston Dynamo: Time to Bounce Back

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Post-Game Review #2: Whitecaps FC vs Real Salt Lake (VAR 1-Clean Sheet 0)

After kicking off on a bright sunny day in front of the Vancouver faithful just over a week ago, the Whitecaps made their way down to a snowy Salt Lake City, which cleared itself just in time for a beautiful sunny match day as the teams narrowly avoided a repeat of their famed snow game back during the 2017 season. Having only won once in … Continue reading Post-Game Review #2: Whitecaps FC vs Real Salt Lake (VAR 1-Clean Sheet 0)

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Whitecaps Continue Wild Offseason for Transfers and Rumours, and We’re Loving it!

Despite the season starting a week ago, and a few teams playing competitive matches since mid-February, the rumours do not go to sleep with the Marc Dos Santos Whitecaps, as a few more names are rumored to be coming in. Much has been made of the offseason so far, where the Caps completely overhauled their roster, bringing in 15+ new players of varying levels of … Continue reading Whitecaps Continue Wild Offseason for Transfers and Rumours, and We’re Loving it!

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Post-Game Review #1: Whitecaps FC vs Minnesota United FC (Spoiling the Party)

Here is the first of our many match reviews to come during the season, where we go in-depth on the match that was. After a long offseason, the Whitecaps finally got a chance to get out and play their first match in what promises to be an intriguing 2019 campaign. For fans, it was a chance to see the Caps for the first time at … Continue reading Post-Game Review #1: Whitecaps FC vs Minnesota United FC (Spoiling the Party)

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What is the Whitecaps best XI heading into the start of the new season?

With the signings having been all but completed, barring one last addition depending on how they address the Brett Levis injury situation, it appears the Caps are comfortable with their squad heading into the new season. With the preseason now behind them, they look set to kick off the 2019 campaign with a visit from Minnesota United FC on the weekend. With many of the … Continue reading What is the Whitecaps best XI heading into the start of the new season?

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