Soccer

Whitecaps' Playoff Push Hinges on Goalkeeping

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: September 20, 2012

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...

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Questions Abound for Whitecaps Ahead of Dallas Game

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: September 13, 2012

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

2014 World Cup Qualifying: Canada vs. Panama

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: October 4, 2017

Canada Looks to Follow Big Win Canada’s national soccer team attempts to take another major step in its road to qualify for the 2014 World Cup Tuesday in Panama. After earning a 1-0 victory over Panama last week at Toronto’s BMO field, the Canadians are now halfway through this qualifying round and need four points from...

Soccer

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

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: September 6, 2012

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

Losses, Suspension Add Up to Bad Skid for Whitecaps FC

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: August 20, 2012

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...

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Big Week Ahead for Whitecaps and Toronto FC

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 13, 2012

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

Bronze Medal-Winning Squad Praises Goalkeeper McLeod

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: August 10, 2012

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...

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Centre Back O’Brien Adds Experience to Whitecaps

• Dale Perth

• Last Updated: August 2, 2012

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

Toronto FC Rallies to Beat Colorado Rapids 2-1

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: July 19, 2012

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

Beckham and the Galaxy Take on the Whitecaps in BC Place

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: July 18, 2012

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...