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Guess the Starting XI – Match Eighteen vs. Seattle
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps return to MLS action this weekend, as they head down the highway to face a struggling Seattle Sounders side. The Sounders are going through their worst stretch of form in recent memory, while Vancouver are looking to get back on track after some poor results of their own since the World Cup. Something will have to give here. Notably, … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Friday August 14
Good Friday morning Caps fans. I hope you all are having a good week and are settling in for a well earned rest this weekend. Apologies for the late post — this is more “wine with the Caps” but I hope it finds you well. The Whitecaps wrapped up Leagues Cup play (thank God) with their trip to Tigres on Tuesday and it actually went … Source
The Third Sub Episode 267: Can the slumping Whitecaps turn things around in return to MLS play?
In Episode 267 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy stretch of action for the Vancouver Whitecaps, Vancouver Rise, Vancouver FC and Pacific FC. Welcome back to another episode of the Third Sub Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sam are back, as usual, this time to chat about all things Vancouver Whitecaps and other BC soccer news. … Source
Post Match: Monterrey Madness
Tuesday night at El Volcán, the Vancouver Whitecaps drew Tigres UANL 1-1 before losing 5-4 on penalties. Overall, this was a nightmare Leagues Cup for Vancouver, and one they will be looking to quickly forget. That being said, the second half of this match against Tigres was memorable and entertaining. Despite the tough results, the Whitecaps still played some pretty good football over the last … Source
Match Preview: Dead Rubber
The Vancouver Whitecaps’ Leagues Cup campaign will come to a merciful end on Tuesday night in Monterrey, as the Caps make the journey to take on Tigres at El Volcan. The Caps’ participation in Leagues Cup has not gone according to plan, with losses to Atlante and Juarez, both of whom sit near the bottom of the Clausura table, eliminating Vancouver from advancement even before … Source
Guess the Starting XI – Leagues Cup vs. Tigres
Welcome back, everyone. After two dismal matches at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps take their Leagues Cup campaign on the road against rather familiar foes Tigres in Monterrey. Tigres are not quite the Liga MX powerhouse they once were, but are still a very dangerous side, and they’ve picked up two PK wins in their first two matches of this competition, so will be looking … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Monday August 10
Good Monday morning Caps fans. I hope you all had a good weekend and are ready for whatever comes your way this week. The vibes somehow managed to sink even lower for the Whitecaps, with a 3-1 loss to Liga MX bottom feeders Juarez on Friday, demoralizing even Leagues Cup haters like myself. I cautioned patience on Friday and I do think a dead rubber … Source
Post Match: Bad Finishing, Bad Vibes
The vibes for the Vancouver Whitecaps have sunk even further, as the Caps fell 3-1 to Liga MX bottom feeders Juarez in a match that further cemented Vancouver’s finishing woes. While the Caps had little to play for, it seemed like they were back on track with an early Jeevan Badwal goal. But three goals on three shots gave Juarez the three points, as the … Continue reading Post Match: Bad finishing and bad vibes Source
Coffee with the Caps, Friday August 7
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope you’ve been having a great week and are gearing up for a break this weekend. The Caps’ Leagues Cup adventure did not begin the way they hoped, as they were soundly outplayed by Liga MX newcomers Atlante on Tuesday at BC Place. The 1-0 defeat likely takes the Caps out of the running to advance, as you have to … Source
Match Preview: Bring on Juárez
Friday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps will play their second Leagues Cup match as they welcome FC Juárez. Despite the fact that advancing from the group stage is now an outside shot after the opening matchday, there’s still every reason for the Whitecaps to go out and win this one as they continue looking to get back into form following the Club World … Source
Guess the Starting XI – Leagues Cup vs. Juárez
Welcome back, everyone. Another Leagues Cup match at BC Place is incoming, as the Whitecaps play host to Liga MX side FC Juárez on Friday night. For everything you need to know about the matchup, take a look at our match preview. In terms of player news, here is the latest from #VWFC. Ok, on to rules and standings (updates to come) we go. Guess … Source
Post Match: Five Without a Win, Cause for Concern?
Tuesday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps opened their Leagues Cup campaign with a 1-0 loss to Atlante FC. Before the match had even started, you got a sense of Jesper Sørensen’s approach to this tournament, as he elected to field a heavily rotated XI, including the likes of Nikola Djordjevic, JC Ngando, and Rayan Elloumi. Some of that, certainly, was because of the … Source
Match Preview: Vancouver’s Leagues Cup Campaign Begins Against Atlante
Vancouver Whitecaps will get their Leagues Cup campaign underway on Tuesday night when they welcome Mexican outfit Atlante FC to BC Place. Given their form since the restart, Leagues Cup may prove a welcome distraction from league football for Jesper Sørensen’s side. While sitting atop the Western Conference remains a nice position to be in, disappointing results like the narrow 4-3 defeat to FC Cincinnati … Source
Guess the Starting XI – Leagues Cup vs. Atlante
Welcome back, everyone. Just as we were getting into the rhythm of league play again, the Whitecaps now turn their attention to Atlante and Leagues Cup, kicking off a busy week with three matches in quick succession. Atlante is one of the oldest clubs in Mexican football, but they’ve spent quite some time outside the top flight, making this an intriguing first meeting for Vancouver. … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Monday August 3
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope your August is off to a good start and you are enjoying the long weekend and BC Day. It wasn’t a win but a 1-1 draw with LAFC to head into the Leagues Cup break isn’t a bad result. The 40,000-plus at BC Place were treated to a game where the Caps repeatedly did everything but score and LAFC … Source
Report Card: Deadlocked at the Top of the Table
Well, the Whitecaps’ 1-1 draw with LAFC on Saturday was not nearly as scintillating as the last time these two teams met on the pitch. But while the Caps were not as clinical as they should have been, this was still likely the most encouraging performance since the World Cup break ended. LAFC dared the Caps to break them down and found success with their … Source
Post Match: Lulled by LAFC
It wasn’t the return to BC Place that the Vancouver Whitecaps were quite hoping for, as they had to settle for a 1-1 draw with LAFC on Saturday. Despite a strong showing from the Whitecaps, who spent most of the game on the front foot, they were made to pay for a key defensive error, one that allowed LAFC to grab a first-half lead. From … Source
Match Preview: Whitecaps Welcome LAFC for Playoff Rematch
Saturday afternoon at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps host LAFC in a rematch of last year’s memorable Western Conference Semifinal, which the Whitecaps won on penalties. After years of struggling to get past the Black & Gold in all competitions, that dramatic victory at BC Place helped propel Jesper Sørensen’s side to its first-ever Western Conference Final. They would eventually claim the club’s first Western … Continue reading Match Preview: Whitecaps Welcome LAFC for Playoff Rematch So...
Guess the Starting XI – Match Seventeen vs. LAFC
Welcome back, everyone. This is a big one. The Whitecaps return to BC Place this weekend as they host LAFC in a battle between two of the Western Conference’s top sides. For all the latest on the matchup, check out our match preview. Alright, let’s get into the rules and standings. Guess the XI – Competition Rules • Predictions are considered valid only if posted … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Friday July 31
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope it’s been a good week and that you are making plans to start your August off right. At long last, the Vancouver Whitecaps will return to BC Place and, boy, what a marquée matchup awaits them, as Son and LAFC come to town. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and I’m sure the building will be packed for the … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Monday July 27
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all had a lovely weekend and are preparing for the week ahead. The Whitecaps wrapped up their road trip Saturday with a drab 0-0 draw with Minnesota United. I will confess that I didn’t watch live but it doesn’t seem like much was missed. Vancouver over corrected from their 4-3 loss in Cincinnati by strengthening the backline but … Source
Report Card: Saint Paul Stalemate
Saturday night in Minnesota, the Vancouver Whitecaps played out a 0-0 draw with the Loons at Allianz Field. With the result, Jesper Sørensen’s side closed out a rather lethargic road swing, picking up just one of a possible six points against two teams sitting on the playoff bubble in their respective conferences. Vancouver largely controlled proceedings and certainly dominated possession, finishing with 64% of the … Continue reading Report Card: Saint Paul Stalemate Source
Post Match: Lethargic in Loon-Land
As far as points earned in the Vancouver Whitecaps’ Jesper Sørensen era, their 0-0 road draw with Minnesota United on Saturday won’t rank too highly. Days after a frustrating 4-3 road loss to FC Cincinnati, the Whitecaps found a way to rebound defensively, but did so at the cost of their offence. As a result, they gritted their way to their first 0-0 draw since … Source
Match Preview: Shorthanded Whitecaps Wrap Road Trip in Minnesota
The Vancouver Whitecaps finish up their monster road trip with a date with Minnesota United at Allianz Field. Both teams will be looking to bounce back from midweek defeats, after Minnesota fell 2-1 to Sporting KC and the Caps lost a 4-3 goal fest in Cincinnati that featured some uncharacteristically shaky defending. The loss for Vancouver, however, was a bit of a blip on the … Continue reading Match preview: Shorthanded Caps wrap up road trip in Minnesota Source
Guess the Starting XI – Match Sixteen vs. Minnesota
Welcome back, everyone. The Whitecaps have one more road game before they return to BC Place at the beginning of August, as they travel to the Land of 10,000 Lakes for a matchup with Minnesota United. After a tough 4-3 defeat in Cincinnati, the Whitecaps will be looking to get back to winning ways against the ninth-placed team in the West and re-establish themselves as … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI – Match Sixteen vs. Minnesota Source
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