Whitecaps dominate but can’t score against Austin
May the fourth is Star Wars day but it also a big day in Vancouver Whitecaps history. On May 4, 1974, the Whitecaps played their first ever match in the NASL and it was a 2-1 loss via the penalty…
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Preview: 50th anniversary match sees Whitecaps take on Austin
On May 5, 1974, the Vancouver Whitecaps suited up for the first time ever. The match ended up being a 2-1 loss against the San Jose Earthquakes. On May 4, 2024, 50 years less a day, that Whitecaps team is…
Brian White makes history as Whitecaps draw the Red Bulls
Heading into this game, there was the belief that the Vancouver Whitecaps and New York Red Bulls would bring entertainment. They did not disappoint. This game ended in a 1-1 draw but it was intense. It was one of those…
Whitecaps look to keep rolling against the Red Bulls
They say Red Bull gives you wings but the Vancouver Whitecaps found their wings because they stuck to head coach Vanni Sartini’s plan. The plan involved defensive structure, forcing turnovers with the press, quick clearances and quick transitions. There was…
NHL Playoffs – Canucks Poised To Pacify The Predators
I’ve been breaking down each Canadian team’s chances in the first round of the NHL playoffs. So far, I’ve picked Colorado to defeat Winnipeg in six, Toronto to beat Boston in seven and Edmonton to beat LA in seven. Heading…
Whitecaps off to a great start but remain humble
One of the storylines heading into the 2024 Vancouver Whitecaps season was their start. In 2022, they had their worst start of the MLS era as they went 1-7-1 until the end of April. In 2023, they started 2-2-5. That…
NHL Playoffs – Oilers Go For The Hat Trick Against The Kings
On Monday, the Edmonton Oilers will be the final Canadian team to begin their quest for the Stanley Cup. How do their chances stack up compared to the other Canadian contenders? So far, I’ve predicted the Jets to lose in…
Looking Back On The Edmonton Oilers Season
Another NHL regular season is in the books. With that said, lets review the rollercoaster of a season that was the Edmonton Oilers. The Bad Start The Edmonton Oilers had an abysmal start to their season. They started 2-9-1. This…
Why The Thunder Are An Anomaly…. Again
The Oklahoma City Thunder finished first in the stacked Western Conference with a record of 57-25. The Thunder are the youngest team in NBA history (23.9 years) to secure a No. 1 seed. Oklahoma City claims its sixth Northwest Division…
A Cascadia clash indeed: Whitecap grab 2-0 win in Seattle
The Vancouver Whitecaps are three for three in road matches this season after taking the Seattle Sounders 2-0 at Lumen Field. In a match rife with controversy, red cards and Whitecaps goals, Vancouver will be happy to get on whatever…