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• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: September 28, 2012

Whitecaps Continue Playoff Push vs. Seattle

Down the Stretch The Vancouver Whitecaps still remain two points ahead of FC Dallas for the fifth and final playoff spot in the west, but their grasp on a playoff berth is slipping. The Whitecaps head into Saturday’s crucial home game riding a six-game winless streak that included five consecutive losses before last weekend’s draw....

Soccer

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: September 20, 2012

Whitecaps' Playoff Push Hinges on Goalkeeping

Knighton Expected to Get Third Start Vancouver’s 27-year-old undrafted keeper Brad Knighton is expected make his third consecutive start Sunday at BC Place Stadium as the Vancouver Whitecaps host the Colorado Rapids. Vancouver has yet to make the decision official, but Knighton has performed well in his last two starts – both losses. The Whitecaps...

Soccer

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: September 13, 2012

Questions Abound for Whitecaps Ahead of Dallas Game

Who plays in goal? Is a win necessary? Can the Caps make the playoffs? These questions and more will be answered Saturday when the Vancouver Whitecaps take on FC Dallas in a make-or-break Major League Soccer (MLS) match-up. Al Dannity gives his take. Just don’t lose The Whitecaps lead Dallas by 5 points going into...

Soccer

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: September 6, 2012

Week of Destiny for Canada’s Men’s Soccer Team

This is the biggest week in Canadian Soccer this century. Home and home games against Panama could shape Canada’s World Cup 2014 destiny. Al Dannity looks ahead to these titanic tussles. Make it count in BMO Field The 22,000 seater BMO Field in Toronto is unlikely to sell out for the biggest game in living...

Soccer

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: August 20, 2012

Losses, Suspension Add Up to Bad Skid for Whitecaps FC

It’s been a worrying stretch for the Vancouver Whitecaps. In the space of seven days, the second-year Major League Soccer squad has gone from contender to hanging on to the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Just ask Scottish international forward Kenny Miller, who hasn’t even had a shot on net for his new...

Soccer

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 13, 2012

Big Week Ahead for Whitecaps and Toronto FC

Vancouver and the Reds have rather different ambitions for 2012 but the week ahead could be crucial for both in achieving their goals for the season. Al Dannity says the next six days could shape the year for both Canadian clubs in Major League Soccer (MLS). Caps Have Eyes on Third Vancouver looks certain to...

Olympics

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: August 10, 2012

Bronze Medal-Winning Squad Praises Goalkeeper McLeod

From last place in the 2011 World Cup to Olympic bronze: this Canadian women’s soccer team has travelled far in a short period of time, and its biggest test was its final one at the London Olympics. They passed the test in large part because their 5-foot-9 ‘keeper, Erin McLeod, had the game of her...

Soccer

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: August 2, 2012

Centre Back O’Brien Adds Experience to Whitecaps

They aren’t playing much these days, and the down time has given the Vancouver Whitecaps an opportunity to improve the front-line attack and their midfield. Now the Caps have upgraded their depth behind by signing centre back Andy O’Brien, formerly of Leeds United and Newcastle United. The 33-year-old was born in England but has dual...

Soccer

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: July 19, 2012

Toronto FC Rallies to Beat Colorado Rapids 2-1

No Koevermans, no problem for Toronto FC. The Reds unlikely playoff push is back on track after a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rapids. Al Dannity looks back on a thrilling performance from Paul Mariner’s team. Do you believe in miracles? The Reds started out playing like they were in the Aron Winter days on...

Soccer

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: July 18, 2012

Beckham and the Galaxy Take on the Whitecaps in BC Place

The Vancouver Whitecaps take on the LA Galaxy tonight in a game with massive playoff implications for Major League Soccer (MLS). Al Dannity looks ahead to a huge game in BC Place. A quick reminder Despite their poor start to the season, the Galaxy are good. Really good. David Beckham made sure the world was...

Soccer

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: July 17, 2012

Kenny Miller Adds to Whitecaps Scottish Flavor

Martin Rennie has added two veteran Scottish internationals to the Whitecaps in recent weeks, with yesterday’s signing of Kenny Miller meaning Vancouver now has three designated players (DP). Al Dannity looks at the strategy behind Rennie’s acquisitions and what Miller will mean for the Caps’ playoff hopes. Life in those legs yet Martin Rennie clearly...

Soccer

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: July 16, 2012

Toronto FC Loses Striker Koevermans for the Season

Fate has dealt a cruel blow to Toronto’s Major League Soccer franchise just as the club appeared to be turning a corner. Toronto FC striker Danny Koevermans will be gone for several months after colliding with New England Revolution defender A.J. Soares in their game last Saturday. Koevermans will undergo surgery on his anterior cruciate...