Red-hot Camilo’s penalty kick keeps Whitecaps’ winning streak alive 30 Jun 2013 The Brazilian banged home the winner on 48 minutes, but Matt Watson played a big role in generating the PK, tapping the ball away from Bill Hamid in the area before getting clattered by the goalkeeper.
Whitecaps give up first goal again, win again 20 Jun 2013 “We showed excellent character to stay composed and to fight back,” Rennie said. “A lot of teams when they lose the first goal the game is over, and that’s never been the case for us, especially this season, so that’s an encouraging sign.”
Miller, red card spur Whitecaps to wild victory over the Revs 16 Jun 2013 “It’s just a clip,” Miller said. “I was getting ready to pull the trigger and put the ball in the back of the net, and he just clipped my heels or my calf. It’s one of them – it’s harsh on him, but by the letter of the law, it’s got to be a sending off.”
Whitecaps lose to Sounders: O’Brien’s injury a turning point in Cascadia Derby 9 Jun 2013 “Not to make excuses, but maybe Andy doesn't get injured if we aren't playing on grass laid on turf. They have to play in these conditions as well, but it was just one of those weird games where they scored early, but we came back and gained total control. Then Andy goes down with an injury and the game changes from there."
Whitecaps cry foul over the goal that gave Impact the Canadian Championship 30 May 2013 “I think Andy got picked,” Knighton said. “Camara is going to make that 99 per cent of the time – it’s unfortunate, because without the block Andy had 20 seconds before that, sprinting 40 yards and sliding in and knocking it out for a corner – it was fantastic.
Ref takes centre stage in Portland-Vancouver clash 19 May 2013 On the game-tying play, in the 84th minute, the substitute appeared to bring a long ball from Will Johnson down with his hands – match officials were asked by a pool reporter what they saw on the play, and responded that from their view Valencia brought the ball down with his chest.
Russell to the rescue: Canadian has game to remember for the Whitecaps 12 May 2013 “It’s a blur,” Teibert said of scoring his first goal. “I don’t know what I was thinking. I was just overwhelmed.”
Whitecaps plan to start strong lineup for second leg against FCE 30 Apr 2013 The Vancouver Whitecaps are happy with where they stand going into Wednesday’s second leg of the Canadian Championship semifinal against FC Edmonton, but know they must maintain readiness from the first whistle.
Manneh inspires Whitecaps to comeback draw against FC Dallas 28 Apr 2013 “It always feels good to score, especially with my first professional goal,” Manneh told reporters after the match. “It was a tough situation. We were down two goals and we needed a goal.”
Whitecaps continue their Texas drought 21 Apr 2013 “Two deflections that we’ve lost goals from,” head coach Martin Rennie said of Dallas’s goals. “So that’s very frustrating."