Vancouver puts Salt Lake to the sword 4 - 1

August 29, 2021 Christopher Vose

Having dismissed manger Marc Dos Santos after an embarrassing 4 – 3 loss to Canadian Premier League side Pacific FC in the Voyeurs Cup on Thursday, Vancouver Whitecaps FC were gifted with an ideal opponent to help lift their spirits. Real Salt Lake limped into Vancouver minus the services of Andrew Brody, Aaron Herrera, Damir Kreilach, Zac MacMath, David Ochoa, and Bobby Wood. Like Vancouver, they also had a manager with the interim label.

Sensing blood in the water, Vancouver took full advantage. But the match was not nearly as dominant as the score line might suggest, anymore than the 4 – 3 loss was reflective of a close match against Pacific. It wasn't.

The difference is that Salt Lake had no bite. They actually had an advantage in possession, passes, passing accuracy, and duels won. But once they got into the attacking third, they disappeared. Salt Lake only had one corner to Vancouver's ten, yet the shots and shots on goal were much closer.

Vancouver Whitecaps season mercifully comes to a close

October 6, 2019 Christopher Vose

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The Vancouver Whitecaps capped off a disappointing season with a one goal loss to Real Salt Lake on Sunday afternoon. The 'Caps, after being eliminated from playoff contention 36 days ago, have played some of their best football of the season, going 2-1-1 over that span. It's only natural as the players have nothing left to play for except the often touted pride, and far more realistic contracts they hope to earn, either here, or elsewhere.

Salt Lake midfielder Damir Kreilach scored the lone goal in a 28th minute effort. Goalkeeper Nick Rimando made five saves on the way to earning his 10th clean sheet of the season, in what amounted to his last ever league match, as he announced back in March that this would be his swansong. At forty years of age, it's not a decision he's likely to reverse during the close season.

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Rout Salt Lake

August 8, 2015 Christopher Vose

The 'Caps traditionally start well, have a mid-season dip in form, and improve in the final third of the campaign. It's a tradition that they're on course to replicate this year. The key difference being that their highs have been are higher, and their lows are not nearly as pronounced as in seasons past. In the first third, they finished with a 6-2-3 record, good enough for 20 points. In the second, they were 5-1-5, which dropped them down to 16. And in the third, they've already added 6 from two matches. After tonight's victory, they trail only DC United, who they have a game in hand on. They have conceded the fewest goals, and have the best goal difference. They're flying high, though Sporting Kansas City, with all their games in hand, remain a concern.

Penalties, penalties, everywhere, but not a point to drop

September 27, 2014 Christopher Vose

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Last week, the Whitecaps travelled down to Portland, where they were promptly spanked by Timber Joey's chainsaw. And boy did it chafe. A full week later, and it was a completely different story.

Really? A Riot?

July 19, 2014 Christopher Vose

There's a song by the Gypsy Kings called Sin Ella. The first line is "te dare, el amor que no has tenido" or in English, "I'll give you the love that you've not had". Judging by Vancouver manger Carl Robinson's starting eleven, that song might have been playing through his head as well.

If you believe, then just stand up on your feet

April 26, 2014 Christopher Vose

"If you believe then just stand up on your feet, and shout it out loud 'Real!' Here at the riot, the battle hymn's begun, we're here for RSL!" Real Salt Lake 2, Whitecaps FC 2.

Pitchside: Whitecaps FC v Real Salt Lake

September 28, 2013 Christopher Vose

With the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup to play for on Tuesday, Real Salt Lake won while fielding a reserve squad. Click here to open our fullscreen slideshow.

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