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…
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…
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…
Cascadia rivalry renewed as Whitecaps look to quiet the Sounders
For the Vancouver Whitecaps, home hasn’t been where the heart is. Instead, the heart has been on the road. Of course, we are still in April and the Whitecaps have only played two away games but they won both those games. They were impressive wins…
Four things we learned from the first week of the CPL
The CPL kicked off its sixth season of existence over the weekend and it is safe to say it did not disappoint. All four teams playing at home won and there were 12 total goals scored. All but one club…
Whitecaps outdone by Galaxy in 3-1 loss at home
The Vancouver Whitecaps fought hard for 80 minutes but eventually fell to the L.A. Galaxy in a 3-1 loss. It was a difficult match from the get-go, with the Galaxy dominating early possession but ultimately failing to have anything to…
Whitecaps and LA Galaxy battle for Western Conference supremacy
The Vancouver Whitecaps are off to a great start. They have a 4-1-1 record and sit on top of the MLS Western Conference and second in the overall MLS standings. Vancouver also has the best goal differential in the league…