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Match Preview: The Payoff in Calgary
Monday night at Spruce Meadows, the Vancouver Whitecaps will look to validate their commanding 4-1 first-leg victory over Cavalry FC by booking their place in the Canadian Championship semifinals with another strong performance. After six weeks away from competitive action, the Whitecaps looked sharp in their return to the pitch last week. They’ll hope to carry that momentum into Monday’s second leg as they begin … Source
Guess the Starting XI: Can Champ (Leg Two) vs. Cavalry FC
Welcome back, everyone. The Vancouver Whitecaps continue their Canadian Championship campaign on Monday in Calgary, where they’ll take on Cavalry FC in the second leg of their quarterfinal matchup. For a full breakdown of what to expect, be sure to check out our match preview. Alright, without further delay, let’s get into the rules and standings. Guess the XI – Competition Rules • Predictions are … Continue reading Guess the Starting XI: Can Champ (Leg Two) vs. Cavalry FC Source
Coffee with the Caps, Friday July 10
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope you all are having a great week and that you have a great weekend lined up. The Whitecaps’ return was worth the wait, as they made the most of their cameo at Swangard with a 4-1 win over Cavalry to kick start their Voyageurs Cup campaign. As I said in the preview, this was not a gimme match. Cavalry … Source
Whitecaps Return in Style with Convincing Can Champ Victory
Wednesday night at Swangard Stadium, the Vancouver Whitecaps returned to competitive action with a 4-1 first leg victory over Cavalry FC, opening the second half of their season on a high note and taking a commanding advantage into the return leg next Monday. Before diving into the match itself, it is worth taking a moment to appreciate the atmosphere many of us were able to … Continue reading Whitecaps Return in Style with Convincing Can Champ Victory Source
Match Preview: Whitecaps at Swangard for Can Champ Clash
The Whitecaps’ World Cup break ends Wednesday night at Swangard, as Vancouver plays host to Cavalry FC in their first match of their Voyageurs Cup campaign. It has been five weeks since the ‘Caps last took the field, and I’ve almost forgotten what it feels like to watch this team play. With all three CONCACAF teams eliminated from World Cup play, it is the perfect … Source
Guess the Starting XI: Can Champ vs. Cavalry FC
Welcome back, everyone! After a long break, we are back to Vancouver Whitecaps action as the four-time reigning Canadian Championship winners return to domestic cup competition at Swangard Stadium on Wednesday night. This could be a bit of a blended lineup, with many players just returning from international duty. That opens the door for younger Canadians and depth players to step in and show their … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Monday July 6
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you had a lovely weekend and are gearing up for the week ahead. Well, all good things must end, and it was a disappointing end to Canada’s World Cup campaign. The scoreline in the 3-0 loss to Morocco looks somewhat worse than it actually was. But, truth be told, it was not a good performance from Canada. The Canadians … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Friday July 3
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope you all are having a lovely week and that your weekend is coming into view. Here in the U.S., we have a head start on you all. With excitement about Canada’s next knockout match building, it’s easy to forget that the Caps will be playing competitive games in less than a week, with the first leg of their Canadian … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 29
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all had a lovely weekend and that your workweek is kicking into gear. It was another historic night for Canada on Sunday, when Stephen Eustaquio scored the biggest goal in national team history to fire the Canadians through to the round of 16. It was a resolute display from South Africa but there was little doubt that Canada … Source
3 Takeaways: Marsch’s Heroes Make the Round of 16
The first Round of 32 match in World Cup history pitted South Africa against the Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT) on Sunday afternoon at the world’s most expensive sports venue, SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Many Canadian fans travelled down to continue the remarkable wave of support that began at BMO Field, at BC Place, and in the marches through the streets of Toronto and … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Friday June 26
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope it’s been a good week and that you are closing in on a weekend break. It was a disappointing end to the group stage for Canada, who deserved at least a draw but was left empty handed against Switzerland. The 2-1 loss means that the Swiss top Group B, which gives them a potentially easier pathway after the round … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 22
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you are well rested and that your week is off to a good start. We reflected on Friday about how good the World Cup has been for Canada but not on how it has been good for Vancouver. BC Places wasn’t just Canada’s historic thrashing of Qatar. It has been praised as one of the better host sites for … Source
3 Takeaways: Canada’s Historic Afternoon at BC Place
On Thursday afternoon, the Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT) played their first match at BC Place since a 6–0 win over Honduras at last summer’s Gold Cup. They treated the rowdy, red-clad crowd to another 6–0 blowout — this time against Qatar, reduced to nine men after two red cards, on the grandest stage in sport, the World Cup. Here are three takeaways from the … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Friday June 19
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope you all are having a great week and that you have big plans for your weekend ahead. It turns out Vancouver suits the Canadian Men’s National Team better than Toronto (I don’t make the rules). BC Place and the 50,000-plus who packed it bore witness to a dominant display on Thursday, with Canada booking their spot in the next … Source
Match Preview: Canada Can Lead Group B
The next two World Cup Group B matches will be played on Thursday: Switzerland vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina at 12:00 p.m. and Canada vs. Qatar at 3:00 p.m. (Pacific time). When the final whistle blows on the second match, the Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT) should be atop Group B. Cyle Larin’s tying goal in Toronto last Friday came as a relief because Bosnia had … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 15
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all had a lovely weekend and are gearing up for the week ahead. It has been a fun start to the World Cup on the pitch, with some dramatic late moments, absorbing matches, and electric energy in the stands. Canada probably wished their start was just a bit more fun. After a nervy start to their World Cup … Source
3 Takeaways: Canada’s World Cup Begins With a Draw
The Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT) finished the 1986 World Cup in Mexico with zero points. Four years ago in Qatar, they came away empty-handed again. On Friday afternoon at Toronto Stadium, the team earned their first-ever World Cup point with a 1–1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. Despite thunderstorm concerns, the sun was shining over the temporarily expanded venue for the inauguration ceremony and … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Friday June 12
Good Friday morning Caps fans. I hope you all are having a lovely week and that you’re gearing up for the weekend ahead. This weekend will be heavy on World Cup viewing in our household. As I write this, we are just hours away from Canada kicking off their World Cup campaign in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The unlucky run of injuries has dampened … Source
World Cup Countdown: Why Canada’s 2026 Squad Is Built to Go Further
If we compare Canada’s 2026 World Cup squad, led by coach Jesse Marsch, with the squad that former coach John Herdman took to Qatar in 2022, we see an enormous improvement. Canadian fans should feel optimistic about their team’s chances of advancing from Group B — which is probably the weakest group in World Cup history — in a tournament in which even the eight … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 8
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all are having a good start to your week and that you’re well rested after your weekend. World Cup fever has already left me forgetting that we have an entire MLS season left to play once the festivities have concluded. Reflecting on the first half of the season, star midfielder Sebastian Berhalter learned Friday that he will be … Source
Crépeau Stars in a 1–1 Draw in Montreal
A tear rolled down goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau’s cheek as the sold-out crowd at Stade Saputo in Montreal, his hometown, sang “O Canada” on Friday night. The previous day, Jesse Marsch had announced him as the World Cup starter for the Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT), and his emotions showed the significance of the occasion. The CanMNT are getting deeper into the most important month in … Source
Depth Players Outshine the Stars in Canada’s Win
The Canadian Men’s National Team (CanMNT) defeated Uzbekistan 2–0 in torrential rain on Monday night at Edmonton’s Commonwealth Stadium. Edmonton is among the cities that best support the CanMNT, and 46,164 fans braved the weather to watch this friendly on the eve of the World Cup. Attendance at Commonwealth exceeded that of the famous “Iceteca” victory over Mexico by about 2,000 spectators. Injury concerns dominated … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Monday June 1
Good Monday morning Caps fans. Hope you all had a good weekend and that the week (and month) ahead treats you well. Canada is getting ready for the World Cup and Jesse Marsch announced his final roster that, barring injury, will be taking the field when the side opens against Bosnia and Herzegovina to begin their World Cup campaign later this month. I was sad … Source
Coffee with the Caps, Friday May 29
Good Friday morning Caps fans. Hope you all are having a great week and that the weekend is beckoning ever closer. It is a bit quiet in Caps world these days, as attention shifts to the four players who will be headed to the World Cup and everyone else plans a vacation during their rest period. Off the pitch, there hasn’t been much news for … Source
World Cup Countdown: Is It Millar Time?
Liam Millar, the starting left winger for Hull City, is going to the English Premier League. Hull defeated Middlesbrough 1–0 in the EFL Championship playoff final on May 23 to secure promotion to England’s top tier. Millar’s achievement must come as a surprise to many in online CONCACAF circles, where his abilities have often been described as closer to bush league than the Premier League. … Source
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