Vancouver Whitecaps shows good growth, but reverts to old habits in season-opening loss to RSL

The Vancouver Whitecaps opened their 2023 MLS season with a 2-1 loss to RSL at BC Place. Here’s a look back at what went wrong for them in this one. It was a tale of two halves for the Whitecaps.  During the first stanza, you’d be excused if you took a double take. Or rechecked your match program. Certainly most of those watching the game … Continue reading Vancouver Whitecaps shows good growth, but reverts to old habits in season-opening loss to RSL

The kids are alright: Vancouver Whitecaps get big WFC II boost in 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo, offering glimpse of bright future

The Vancouver Whitecaps got things done in style on Friday, nabbing a key comeback win over the Houston Dynamo. Here’s a look at how they were able to do that, with the assist of some unlikely heroes. The kids are most certainly alright for the Vancouver Whitecaps right now.  During a week in which their very youthful women’s side became inaugural champions of League 1 … Continue reading The kids are alright: Vancouver Whitecaps get big WFC II boost in 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo, offering glimpse of bright future

“We need to be a 90-minute team”: Minnesota loss a key learning lesson for Vancouver Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps fell 3-1 to Minnesota United in MLS action on Friday. Here’s a look back at what went wrong for them at BC Place. The injuries and woes continued to pile up for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Friday.  As a result, they suffered only their third loss in their last 11 games, falling 3-1 to a visiting Minnesota United side.  Not only that, … Continue reading “We need to be a 90-minute team”: Minnesota loss a key learning lesson for Vancouver Whitecaps

Table Climbing: Vancouver Whitecaps keep good times rolling with late Andrés Cubas winner

The Vancouver Whitecaps maintained their hot run of form on Saturday with a win over LAFC. Here’s a look at the ‘Caps form as of late, and what’s working as they’ve vaulted to the top of the MLS form standings. Sometimes, it’s all about the result.  Of course, the process is just as important, but on some nights, it’s all about getting the job done.  … Continue reading Table Climbing: Vancouver Whitecaps keep good times rolling with late Andrés Cubas winner

Leaving it Late (Again): Vancouver Whitecaps continue surge with late 2-1 win over RSL

The Vancouver Whitecaps took on Real Salt Lake in MLS action Saturday. Here’s our match report from that one.  There continues to be no place like home for the Vancouver Whitecaps.  Back at BC Place after a short three-game road trip, the ‘Caps picked up where they left off last time out, nabbing a late 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake, continuing their surprise push … Continue reading Leaving it Late (Again): Vancouver Whitecaps continue surge with late 2-1 win over RSL

“It’s a boost of confidence”: Vancouver Whitecaps reach CanChamp SFs for first time since 2018 with win over Cavalry FC

The Vancouver Whitecaps were in action in cup play this Wednesday. Here is our recap from what proved to be a very entertaining Canadian Championship quarter-final for them against Cavalry. They left it late, but they eventually got the job done, finding a way to clutch up at just the right moment. As they got set for their Canadian Championship quarter-final matchup with Cavalry on … Continue reading “It’s a boost of confidence”: Vancouver Whitecaps reach CanChamp SFs for first time since 2018 with win over Cavalry FC

Ricketts Relief: Late Tosaint Ricketts goal snaps 3-game Vancouver Whitecaps losing streak

The Vancouver Whitecaps took on Toronto FC in MLS play on Sunday. Here’s our match report from that one.  They left it late, but the Vancouver Whitecaps are back in the winning column once again.  Riding a three-game losing streak heading into an all-Canadian clash with Toronto FC at BC Place on Sunday, the ‘Caps came into this game desperately needing a win, sitting at … Continue reading Ricketts Relief: Late Tosaint Ricketts goal snaps 3-game Vancouver Whitecaps losing streak

Looking back on a contrasting weekend for Vancouver Whitecaps first, second teams

After a contrasting weekend for both of the Vancouver Whitecaps teams, we look back at how those two teams did, and what it means for the club going forward.  It continues to be a tale of two seasons for the pair of Vancouver Whitecaps teams, their MLS and MLS Next Pro sides.  And there is no better example of that than this past weekend, where … Continue reading Looking back on a contrasting weekend for Vancouver Whitecaps first, second teams

“I’m very disappointed”: Vancouver Whitecaps continue nightmare start to the campaign with 2-1 loss to CF Montreal

The Vancouver Whitecaps took on CF Montreal in MLS action this weekend. Here’s our match report from that one.  It’s like a nightmare that slowly continues to get worse and worse for them.  Yet, that’s probably the best way to describe the start of the Vancouver Whitecaps season, which got even worse this weekend, as they fell 2-1 to CF Montreal at Stade Saputo, dropping … Continue reading “I’m very disappointed”: Vancouver Whitecaps continue nightmare start to the campaign with 2-1 loss to CF Montreal