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Vancouver Whitecaps FC Blogger C-Mac is back with his matchday summary between your Whitecaps FC and Toronto FC in the Amway Canadian Championships. The Whitcaps almost lost this game, if not for the late game heroics of Eric Hassli, the ‘Caps would be down a goal going into leg #2 of this final series. With their first ever CONCACAF Champions League berth on the line, the Whitcaps need a victory in Toronto…
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Blogger C-Mac is back with his matchday preview between your Whitecaps FC and Toronto FC. Big game tonight. This week Toronto are also better rested than Vancouver, as there was no weekend MLS game for the reds, so there could be a big push early by Toronto. Speedy Jamaican forward Darren Mattocks should earn a first start of the year for Vancouver.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Blogger C-Mac is back with his matchday summary between your Whitecaps FC and the New England Revolution. The Whitcaps were without defensive standout Jay Demerit, and the lack of defensive support showed. An early goal by Eric Hassli was the lone bright spot for the Caps, but Martin Rennie may have been holding some players out to rest for their upcoming clash with Toronto FC in the Amway Canadian Championship 2nd round.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Blogger C-Mac is back with his matchday preview between your Whitecaps FC and New England Revolution. In two encounters last year with New England, Vancouver could only muster a single tie, losing the other match. In that draw, the Frenchman Eric Hassli was the only Whitecaps player to breach the Revolution goal.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Blogger C-Mac is back with his matchday summary between your Whitecaps FC and Edmonton FC. The 2nd leg went well for Vancouver, who won the aggregate 5-1. Davide Chiumiento did his part in setting up crucial goals while we learned the wait for Darren Mattocks was well worth it for the Whitecaps. The Whitecaps go onto the next round of the Amway Canadian Championship.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Blogger C-Mac is back with his matchday preview between your Whitecaps FC and Edmonton FC. Vancouver will have to be somewhat careful here to manage their game plan. Expect the ‘Caps to look and press early for a goal to kill off the two legged tie. Eric Hassli opened this season’s goal account finally…
Did you miss the San Jose Earthquakes vs. Vancouver Whitecaps matchup? NWSB Insider and Whitecaps blogger C-Mac tells us this was the Whitecaps 4th overall victory in a row, 3rd in MLS League Play. Gershon Koffie was the man of the match while Eric Hassli seems to have activated beast mode this past week. He provided the late drama that secured the 2-1 victory.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Blogger C-Mac is back with his matchday preview between the San Jose Earthquakes vs. Whitecaps FC. At forward, Eric Hassli is now back on the scoring path, Sebastien Le Toux continues to work as hard as any player in the league, and Omar Salgado has brought an energy and vitality to invigorate the attack. Expect a tough 2-2 draw.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Blogger C-Mac is back with his matchday preview between your Whitecaps FC and Edmonton FC. As long as he makes the lineup, I believe that Eric Hassli will finally break his duck and open his scoring account for the year. Once the first goal goes in, Vancouver will be eager to fill up the net in order to get their offence well and truly on track.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Blogger C-Mac is back with his matchday preview between your Whitecaps FC and Columbus Crew. Coach Martin Rennie’s offensive 4-3-3 formation can take real advantage over the Ohio outfit with a real push forward, led by the outstanding work rate of the inspirational Sebastien Le Toux.
Did you miss the FC Dallas vs. Vancouver Whitecaps matchup? NWSB Insider and Whitecaps blogger C-Mac tells us Joe Cannon was back to his steady best managing to keep out the 5 Dallas shots that reached his net. Matt Watson, Gershon Koffie, and especially the solid Jun Marques Davidson, provided a hard working link on the pitch Saturday.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Blogger C-Mac is back with his matchday preview between your Whitecaps FC and FC Dallas. Sebastien Le Toux and Eric Hassli continue to look strong up front, but the Whitecaps will need the defence, particularly YP Lee and Martin Bonjour in this one to contend with a strong attacking Dallas team.
