Now that the Whitecaps have finished their season and were unable to reach the playoffs, it's time
to follow the journey to the final of the MLS Cup. El Jimador has announced their "Your rules your
shot" competition, in which 10 lucky winners will get a chance to win a VIP trip to the MLS
Cup!
The competition consists in creating a creative rule which all MLS fans should follow.
I hate to say it, but recently I haven't been able to keep up with the Vancouver Whitecaps. A
combination of other projects, studying, and laziness have contributed to a busy set of weeks which
have left me unable to post about the Caps. I just wanted to make sure everyone knows that the blog
is still going, and also to update you on some of the things I've been working on, contributed to,
or find interesting and want to share with you.
The best photo from a blurry batch of cell-phone pictures. I'm glad to say that I was lucky enough
to be able to go to Empire Field's last Vancouver Whitecaps game against the Seattle Sounders. When
I go see matches live, I'm usually too engrossed in the action and swept up by the atmosphere to be
able to properly focus on what I'm going to write later in the match report.
Keane's well placed header Preparing myself mentally to watch the Whitecaps is a long experience,
especially when they're facing the top of the table LA Galaxy, at the Home Depot Center, where the
Galaxy have yet to lose. Yet as the match kicked off, the Caps seemed organized, hardworking, and
ready to create a few attacking opportunities of their own.
After returning from my lengthy vacation, it took me some time to get back into my usual rhythm
regarding the Whitecaps. The game against Portland is the first game I've seen for about six solid
weeks, and I can't say I saw any improvements in my Whitecaps.
Like usual I got home late and turned on the TV with the game already started.
After a month away from my dear Whitecaps (vacationing in Italy), I'm glad to finally be back and
able to check up with everything that has been going on with the team. Right away I saw the
highlights of a fantastic 4-2 home victory against the Chicago Fire, and while there were some new
faces that I didn't recognize playing for the Caps, the team still had the same heart and spirit as
ever.
Nevio Pizzolitto, captain of the Montreal ImpactArguably, it's the fans which keep football/soccer
alive. The thousands which pack stadiums, the millions which watch on their TV, they are the ones
which keep this game running. Not only is it the ticket sales and the merchandise bought, but it's
also the passion and the love which fuels the players to play their best.
Finally the second MLS victory has come. After 14 very long games of draws and losses, the
Vancouver Whitecaps clicked together, providing a great attacking display while also stopping the
Philadelphia Union from scoring. While the match ended 1-0 at the Empire, the Caps had
plenty of chances which could've/should've been scored.
Finally the second MLS victory has come. After 14 very long games of draws and losses, the
Vancouver Whitecaps clicked together, providing a great attacking display while also stopping the
Philadelphia Union from scoring. While the match ended 1-0 at the Empire, the Caps had
plenty of chances which could've/should've been scored.
When Eric Hassli flicked the ball up and promptly volleyed it into the far top corner of Seattle's
goal, I was amazed. In two touches, Hassli made the difference, salvaging the Caps from a loss.
While this season the Frenchman has been decent, scoring penalties without problems but also
getting red cards, finally we've seen his magical touch truly save Vancouver's ass.
When Eric Hassli flicked the ball up and promptly volleyed it into the far top corner of Seattle's
goal, I was amazed. In two touches, Hassli made the difference, salvaging the Caps from a loss.
While this season the Frenchman has been decent, scoring penalties without problems but also
getting red cards, finally we've seen his magical touch truly save Vancouver's ass.
Let's face it, so far into this MLS campaign the Whitecaps haven't managed to shake off the
"expansion team" feel. But no matter, it's time to be optimistic and talk about another topic! It's
the MLS All-Star team which will be facing Manchester United, and I'm hoping to see some Caps in
it. While it's pretty unlikely that any Whitecaps players are going to be voted into the team, as
fans we have to try and get some Whitecaps players on the All-star team.
Let's face it, so far into this MLS campaign the Whitecaps haven't managed to shake off the
"expansion team" feel. But no matter, it's time to be optimistic and talk about another topic! It's
the MLS All-Star team which will be facing Manchester United, and I'm hoping to see some Caps in
it. While it's pretty unlikely that any Whitecaps players are going to be voted into the team, as
fans we have to try and get some Whitecaps players on the All-star team.
A battle of the flowing locks of hair. Will Beckerman be able to shut down Chiumiento?
After my winding rant regarding Teitur's dismissal, I've decided to try and look at things with a
bit of optimism. There is no point in moaning about the past or what should've been done, I think
it's time to start preparing for the future.
A battle of the flowing locks of hair. Will Beckerman be able to shut down Chiumiento?
After my winding rant regarding Teitur's dismissal, I've decided to try and look at things with a
bit of optimism. There is no point in moaning about the past or what should've been done, I think
it's time to start preparing for the future.
