Robson’s penalty gives Whitecaps the win over Western Conference-topping Quakes 23 Jul 2012“I kind of sneaked up and grabbed the ball,” Robson said following the match. “I’ve took penalties wherever I’ve been. I just wanted to take it and it was there for me, and I hope the boys don’t mind.”
Carr narrowly wins MLS Player of the Week vote over Donovan, Robson 23 Jul 2012Calen Carr, who scored both goals as the Dynamo beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 last Wednesday, then helped set up Macoumba Kandji’s opening goal in a 3-0 win over Montreal Saturday, got the nod.
Toronto FC gets Hassli, while Whitecaps stockpile high draft picks 21 Jul 2012Martin Rennie’s continuing renovations of the Vancouver Whitecaps saw him make another blockbuster move on Friday.
Galaxy scores two late goals to spoil Whitecaps’ effort 19 Jul 2012A late meltdown cost the Vancouver Whitecaps a win Wednesday night, as the Los Angeles Galaxy scored twice in the final 10 minutes to salvage an unlikely draw.
It’s Miller time for the Whitecaps 16 Jul 2012On Monday, the Whitecaps announced the expected signing of Scottish striker Kenny Miller to a Designated Player contract. He will join countryman Barry Robson, who made his Caps’ debut earlier this month.
Whitecaps stagger home after another road loss 15 Jul 2012Ten minutes in, the Fire scored its first goal in three games, as Pavel Pardo curled a pinpoint free kick over the Vancouver wall and into the top left corner past a helpless Joe Cannon.
Le Toux’s disappointing time with Whitecaps comes to an end 14 Jul 2012On Friday night, the failed experiment to marry Le Toux — one of MLS’ top scorers over the past three seasons — into the Whitecaps lineup came to an end. The French forward was traded to the New York Red Bulls, who already have Kenny Cooper and Thierry Henry up front, in exchange for midfielder Dane Richards and allocation money.
Ex-Whitecaps teammates Davies and Tan will be reunited in Richmond 13 Jul 2012Philippe Davies will be reunited with former Whitecaps’ teammate Long Tan — in Division 3, with the Richmond Kickers of the USL.
Dunfield: “Best feeling of my soccer career” after TFC stuns Whitecaps 12 Jul 2012Yet just when it seemed as TFC had once again fallen apart late, Dunfield saved the day for the home side.
Whitecaps play smart, not beautiful, and earn win in thin, smoky air 5 Jul 2012Whenever a team can go into the Denver suburbs and steal a road win, it’s a positive. It doesn’t have to be pretty.
