Whitecaps clear out Tan, Franks; TFC waives Burgos 28 Jun 2012As the MLS transfer window is now open, we see more and more fringe players on the move. And, of course, when a fringe player is cut, there is excitement amongst fans — who hope the roster spot might be opened for a new signing.
German trial shows Whitecaps were shrewd in ensuring Clarke was signed 26 Jun 2012The Vancouver Whitecaps confirmed Monday that Canadian teenager Caleb Clarke, who the club had just promoted from its Residency to the MLS roster in April, is on trial with German third-division side FC Rot-Weiss Erfurt.
Donovan named MLS Player of the Week, won media vote by a landslide 25 Jun 2012The poster boy of American soccer scored three times and set up two goals in week 16, as the suddenly resurgent Los Angeles Galaxy beat former Western Conference top dog Real Salt Lake 3-2 then throttled the Vancouver Whitecaps by a 3-0 count.
Thanks to allocations, it’s hard to get excited about the opening of the transfer window 25 Jun 2012MLS is supposed to have a hard cap, but it doesn't. Allocation money, which is never publicly declared, shifts around the league. So no one really knows who has what. And that includes the people who cover the game.
Whitecaps outclassed by Galaxy in California 24 Jun 2012Whether or not the Vancouver Whitecaps were overawed by the LA Galaxy may be up for debate, but one thing is sure – they were wholly outclassed on Saturday night at the Home Depot Center.
Ex-Whitecap Boxall the victim of pre-transfer window cost-cutting 23 Jun 2012But, for players on the fringes of teams, this is nail-biting time, as this is the time clubs may need to make salary and roster room to fit in new additions. And, Michael Boxall became a victim of the numbers game Friday, as he was waived by the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Defenders swap goals as Whitecaps draw Red Bulls 21 Jun 2012A late equalizer from Heath Pearce neutralized a spectacular goal from Martin Bonjour Wednesday night, as the Vancouver Whitecaps drew 1-1 with the New York Red Bulls at BC Place.
Robson: No guarantees I’ll walk into the Whitecaps starting XI 18 Jun 2012“I don’t expect to play,” Robson said. “You [reporters] can say what you like but I don’t expect to play at the moment. The team are doing very well, they’re sitting third in the [Western Conference], playing very well. It’s time for me to go and break in, work hard, wait for my chance and get in the team.
Le Toux goal, Bonjour block allow 10-man Whitecaps to beat Rapids 17 Jun 2012During a back-and-forth final 10 minutes, Sebastien Le Toux fired the Whitecaps ahead thanks to a fine ball from Davide Chiumiento, before the Rapids countered by hitting the crossbar, post and being denied by a superhuman defensive block from centre back Martin Bonjour.
Whitecaps unveil new brown third kit 14 Jun 2012The Whitecaps unveiled their brown third kits yesterday with a fashion show at the stadium. And, photographer Matthew VanDeventer was on hand to document the debut of the new kit for The 11.
