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Match Preview: Do you Believe in Miracles?

The Vancouver Whitecaps will seek to overcome a 3-0 deficit when they head to Spokane on Wednesday for the return leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 tie against the Seattle Sounders. Things did not go as planned at BC Place for the home leg. The ‘Caps were picked apart defensively and struggled to find a foothold offensively, though some bad luck kept … Source

about 9 hours ago | 0 reads

Guess the Starting XI – Round of 16 (Leg Two) vs. Seattle

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps will look to revive their Champions Cup hopes in Spokane on Wednesday night, facing a 3-0 deficit against the Seattle Sounders. The Sounders managed a 1-0 win over San Jose on the weekend with a rotated squad, while Vancouver went full strength in a dominant 6-0 victory over Minnesota. Can the Whitecaps summon the same firepower in the Cup? … Source

about 9 hours ago | 0 reads

Ahmed to Face Larin in the Championship

Historically, England’s second tier of professional soccer, the Championship, has been an uncommon landing ground for Canadians. Currently, however, this league has six Canadian men’s national team (CanMNT) players: Hull City’s Liam Millar, Middlesbrough’s Alfie Jones, Sheffield Wednesday’s Iké Ugbo, Preston North End’s Daniel Jebbison, Norwich City’s Ali Ahmed, and Southampton’s Cyle Larin. These last two, Ahmed and Larin, are the most recent additions to … Source

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about 13 hours ago | 0 reads

Report Card: The Wheels are Back on the Whitecaps Wagon

Days after their disappointing defeat to the Seattle Sounders in CCC action, the Vancouver Whitecaps cruised to victory in their return to MLS play, as they emphatically beat Minnesota United 6-0 at BC Place on Sunday. Thanks to that, they’ve maintained their perfect start to the 2026 MLS season, picking up their fourth win in as many games, outscoring opponents 14-1 across those matches. Now, … Source

1 day ago | 1 read

Coffee with the Caps, Monday March 16

Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all had a lovely weekend and are gearing up for the week ahead. Well, the vibes are vastly better today after Vancouver followed up their CONCACAF disaster class with an absolute drubbing of Minnesota United. I wrote on Friday that the Caps under Jesper Sorensen have played their best soccer in the wake of adversity, and the Loons … Source

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1 day ago | 0 reads

Post Match: What a Response

Vancouver Whitecaps emphatically responded to their first defeat of the season midweek with a thumping 6-0 victory over Minnesota United. The Whitecaps started the game in control of proceedings, pinning Minnesota back into their own area. This allowed Andres Cubas, who was sorely missed on Thursday, to do what he does best and win the ball back. His ball to Jeevan Badwal drew a rash … Source

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2 days ago | 0 reads

Match Preview: Bring on the Loons

Sunday afternoon at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps will host Minnesota United, as they look to bounce back from a disappointing and frustrating result in the first leg of their Champions Cup matchup against the Seattle Sounders. Nonetheless, Vancouver’s MLS form has been very good to start the season, with three straight wins, including an impressive 4-1 victory over Portland last weekend. Even with the … Source

4 days ago | 0 reads

Guess the Starting XI – Match Four vs. Minnesota United

Welcome back, everyone. Following a frustrating home loss to the Sounders in the Champions Cup, the Whitecaps are back at it on Sunday as they take on Minnesota United at BC Place. The Loons have a fresh face in James Rodríguez, and they are 1-1-1 to start their MLS season, most recently falling 3-1 in Nashville. As for Vancouver’s squad, Andrés Cubas is back for … Source

4 days ago | 3 reads

Coffee with the Caps, Friday March 13

Good Friday morning Caps fans, and happy Friday the 13th. Hopefully, there are no bad vibes for today, and you get your weekend off to a good start. It was an ugly start to the Caps’ CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal, as they laid an egg on Thursday night against Seattle in one of the sloppiest and worst performances ever under Jesper Soresnsen. The 3-0 defeat … Source

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5 days ago | 2 reads

Continental Disappointment: Whitecaps Hand Seattle the Advantage

The Vancouver Whitecaps were embarrassed in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16, falling 3-0 to Seattle at home in a matchup that likely will doom their hopes of reaching a second straight continental final. All three Seattle goals came off sloppy moments or poor defensive organization from the ‘Caps, and while Vancouver had much of the possession, they weren’t able … Source

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5 days ago | 1 read

Match Preview: Whitecaps and Sounders Meet in CONCACAF Action

Thursday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps will host the Seattle Sounders in the first leg of their CONCACAF Round of 16 matchup. These were two of the better teams in MLS last season, as the Sounders won the Leagues Cup, while the Whitecaps made both the Champions Cup Final and the MLS Cup Final. Seattle has started the season well, with two shutout … Source

6 days ago | 2 reads

Guess the Starting XI – Round of 16 vs. Seattle

Welcome back, everyone. The Whitecaps are through to the Round of 16 in CONCACAF, where they face a familiar foe: the Seattle Sounders. For all the latest, check out our Match Preview. A reminder that Andrés Cubas is suspended after picking up two yellow cards in the last round. Okay, on to rules and standings. A reminder that CONCACAF is in its own tab. Guess … Source

6 days ago | 3 reads

Report Card: Whitecaps Saw the Timbers, Neville in Pieces

Saturday night in Portland, the Vancouver Whitecaps once again dominated the Timbers at Providence Park with a 4-1 road win. There were moments where the Timbers tried to push the tempo, particularly early in the match, but once Vancouver settled in, they controlled proceedings and took their chances clinically. A brace from Brian White, along with goals from Tristan Blackmon and Sebastian Berhalter, ensured the … Source

9 days ago | 3 reads

Coffee with the Caps, Monday March 9

Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all had a lovely weekend and are gearing up for the week ahead. It was business as usual on Saturday night, as the Whitecaps cruised past Portland 4-1. This one was not quite as dominant as last year’s 4-1 result at Providence Park, but it was still a comfortable game for Vancouver against a shorthanded Timbers side. Portland … Source

9 days ago | 3 reads

Canada’s Tourney Begins with Bite, Ends Toothless

The Canadian Women’s National Team (CanWNT) ended 2025 with a dreadful run of games: five consecutive losses in which they scored zero goals. Their first competition of 2026 was the tenth edition of the SheBelieves Cup, an annual, invitational, four-team tournament hosted by the United States. This tourney offered the CanWNT an opportunity to end their scoring drought and build some much-needed momentum in a … Source

9 days ago | 1 read

It Happened Again: Whitecaps dominate on the road in Portland

The Vancouver Whitecaps made a major statement as they began their Cascadia Cup title defence, besting Portland Timbers 4-1 on the road in their most comprehensive performance of 2026. Vancouver continued their domination at Providence Park behind a brace from Brian White and a goal and an assist from Sebastian Berhalter. The ‘Caps made light work of Portland’s efforts to pressure the backline and instead … Source

10 days ago | 3 reads

Coffee with the Caps, Friday March 6

Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope you all are having a good week and that you have big plans for your weekend. It was a quieter week in Caps world, what with no CONCACAF action to occupy the midweek. That didn’t stop MLS from rolling out more matches for the Caps to play in later this season, however, as Leagues Cup fixtures were announced. The … Source

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12 days ago | 7 reads

Match Preview: Road Tripping in Portland

Vancouver Whitecaps are looking towards their first domestic away day of the season, as they make the short journey south of the border to take on Cascadian rivals Portland Timbers. It has been a solid start to the season for the Whitecaps, who have picked up where they left off from 2025. They eventually broke down Cartaginés to advance in the first round of the … Source

12 days ago | 4 reads

Guess the Starting XI – Match Three vs. Portland Timbers

Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps have a rare early-season road game this weekend, as they will be down in Portland to face the Timbers at Providence Park. Portland has a win and a loss to start the year, characteristic of their up-and-down nature that has seen them be a play-in team the last two seasons. In terms of Vancouver’s squad, Kenji Cabrera is still … Source

12 days ago | 3 reads

The Third Sub Episode 261: The Whitecaps quickly find their feet in first few games of 2026

In Episode 261 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into a busy start to the 2026 season for the Vancouver Whitecaps.  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. To begin, they dive into the latest out of the … Source

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12 days ago | 3 reads

Report Card: Honour Roll at BC Place

After a dominant display Saturday night at BC Place in a 3–0 win over Toronto FC, we take a look back at the individual performances in the latest Report Card. Alright, let’s dive in. Yohei Takaoka – 8.0 The Japanese keeper has been very lonely this season, without many opportunities to show off his skills. That being said, the reflex save he made in the … Source

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15 days ago | 3 reads

Coffee with the Caps, Monday March 2

Good Monday morning, Caps fans, and happy March. Hope you all had a lovely weekend and are gearing up for the workweek ahead. It was back to business as usual on Saturday, with the Caps smashing Toronto FC in a derby win that was powered by three first-half goals. This was more of what we have come to expect from this team, as they left … Source

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16 days ago | 3 reads

Deep Dive: New WFC2 Signings

The WFC2 season is about to get underway, so I wanted to take a look at the players they have added to the squad and how the 2026 MLSNP season is shaping up. Let’s start with the signings (which are surprisingly numerous) in reverse order of how excited I am for them. Marko Popović/20/CF I can’t lie, I don’t really see the vision here. At … Source

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16 days ago | 6 reads

Post Match: Three Past TFC

Saturday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps cruised past visiting Toronto FC with a 3-0 victory, their second win to start the season in MLS play and their third straight victory in all competitions. There was very little attacking momentum for either team through the first 20 minutes, even though the home side enjoyed clear tactical superiority. That said, once Vancouver found their footing, … Source

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17 days ago | 5 reads

SheBelieves Cup: Canada’s Belief Begins at the Back

The 2026 SheBelieves Cup returns this Sunday, and with it comes a chance for Canada Women’s National Team (FIFA Ranking – 10th) to go head-to-head with their neighbours USA (FIFA Ranking – 2nd), Colombia (FIFA Ranking – 20th), and Argentina (FIFA Ranking – 30th) from March 1st to 7th, 2026. Colombia and Argentina are invited to participate in this tournament for the first time. The … Source

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17 days ago | 3 reads