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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…
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.
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.
Did you miss the Sporting Kansas City vs. Vancouver Whitecaps matchup? NWSB Insider and Whitecaps blogger C-Mac tells us Joe Cannon had a rather undistinguished game, with some questions about his positioning. Sebastien Le Toux and Eric Hassli were the stars of the week for Vancouver.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Blogger C-Mac is back with his Game 5 preview between your Whitecaps FC and Sporting Kansas City. Atiba Harris is back from suspension and could be a key cog in igniting some offense but Eric Hassli is also still goal-less on the season and will be looking to strike for the first time.
NWSB Inside and Whitecaps FC Blogger C-Mac weighs in with his gameday preview for Saturday’s matchup between the Vancouver Whitecaps and San Jose Earthquakes. Unfortunately, all signs at this time point to a difficult match for Van City. San Jose has an excellent forward in Chris Wondolowski, could cause problems. Eric Hassli returns versus San Jose, but may not be feeling fully fit.
NWSB Inside and Whitecaps FC Blogger C-Mac weighs in with his gameday preview for Saturday’s matchup between the Vancouver Whitecaps and Philadelphia Union. This game should have a charged atmosphere with a somewhat desperate Philadelphia squad eager to get over the hump. Striker Eric Hassli and left back Alain Rochat will both not make the trip east.
