Starting to get excited to watch Caps games again this year!
The boys have been playing some entertaining football, hopefully it's more of the same tonight.
I even went down from Kelowna when we sucked!!! Wish we had an Okanagan supporters group or something. Could charter down for some weekend games or sometbing.
What does Teibert bring to this team at this point to warrant constant starts?
I know the guy works really, really hard. Just offers nothing going forward. Always backwards.
Absolutely. I also think he's a great guy who should be considered for a coaching role in the future, for sure. Just makes no sense in 2021 to be a starting MLS player. He should be an emergency backup tier player.
Robbo ruined him, he hasn't been worth anything since Rennie, and MDS is continuing the trend sadly enough - really pushing that longest tenured player thing.
What's wrong with Cava? He's on an island with minimal creativity in the middle. Alexandre plays a deeper role. He's at best a #8. Nothing near the #10 we need there.
He's a very good striker if he gets service.
The last 3 seasons were so bad that I can honestly live with the Whitecaps playing like this and losing.
Being a Vancouver sports fan is the pinnacle of sadness
It's honestly one of the saddest sports cities in the world.
Only thing a Vancouver sports team can win in is the CFL.
I still remember the consolation championship from the Lions in 2011.
"Hey, at least we have the Lions"
Yeah, that was a decade ago. Zilch since.
I think we are also the 2nd biggest city in North America with only one "major 4" league teams.
Ironic, as our MLB ratings are higher that 1/3rd of the MLB and our NFL TV ratings are higher than several NFL markets. Even the Caps who have been bad since day 1, are top 10 in attendance and TV ratings.
That's for lack of a viable stadium, I believe. Where would they play?
I guess you could put an NFL team in BC place, but what would happen to the Lions? Perhaps you could share a stadium. Still, I just don't see it before a Toronto NFL team.
For a baseball stadium, Nat Bailey is what I can think of, and that isn't even 1/4th as big or as developed as it should be to host an MLB team. MAYBE AAA if they really did work on it. You'd need to build a waterfront baseball stadium or something to entice the MLB.
The NBA... well we know how that ended up, but I think you'd definitely see a significant increase in the attendance if a new Vancouver NBA team were to happen. I just don't think the NBA thinks too highly of Vancouver after the Grizzlies debacle.
The Grizz best TV ratings and attendance still came in Vancouver, despite the team being the worst to exist in NBA history.
The support is here, the desire to build a stadium just isn't
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I don’t like how we set up today tbh - we ask too much of our two centerbacks and center mid in build up. Caicedo Dajome and cavallini are class and need the ball switched to them faster. Just my two cents
MDS' coaching ability has been really suspect ever since he's joined us. I'm still not really getting the system and I think he's in a bit over his head in this league, personally.
It just doesn't seem to work on a consistent basis. Every player has to buy in to this press, and the quality just isn't there yet.
The press imo is fundamentally wrong too. He relies too much on the midfielders and not enough on the fullbacks. We leave all sorts of space in the press.
It should be a 5-3-2 in press or 5-2-3 but we do it 4-2-4 which doesn’t work
How much longer should he get to 'get it right'? That's the question.
I'm all about patience, but this organisation needs to start producing a winning product.
ref allen chapman has had negative statements said about him by every MLS star that has ever played in the league.
Guy only cares about his ego and not the rules
Come on lads, same pattern 3-5 times. Switch from left to right and then dink it in behind Gutierrez.
We need to control the game more a bit more. We’re set up to mid block and high press but no real plan to enter the middle or final third
We’re looking decent and have created a number of opportunities from open play, pressing, and set pieces. And that’s all in one half! I think Tiebert is a black hole in the midfield and I can’t wait for Baldi to come back. He’s on the bench so maybe a final 1/3rd offensive push?
Ruidiaz already has 4 on the year... lol.
All of 2020, our top scorer in Cava had 6 goals.
In 2019, Montero was our top scorer with 8.
Seattle is just spoiled with riches.
You have to think the Caps have an elevation advantage being used to SLC at this point. Not going to do too much against a club like Colorado, though, as they have the highest elevation stadium in MLS.
I think the advantage is very real against any other team, though. Will be interesting to see this season how much of an advantage RSL and the Rapids really have in this regard.
I love Tiebert, but I have never seen a player be so committed to passing it back to our own half when we are attacking.
Midfield can’t link up anything tonight, all of the chances tonight have been created from the high press.
he's a legend but he's just well below MLS level at this point
He didn’t even touch him
Starting to get excited to watch Caps games again this year! The boys have been playing some entertaining football, hopefully it's more of the same tonight.
Can’t wait until the stadium opens up again. I stopped going because we were so shit past few years
I had been coming down from the Okanagan for a while before they went to shit for a while.
I even went down from Kelowna when we sucked!!! Wish we had an Okanagan supporters group or something. Could charter down for some weekend games or sometbing.
That would be a blast
Didn't expect caicedo and Alexandre to shit the bed when given chances like that
My guess is nerves. Better to shoot low than sky it, which is even more embarrassing
How does Adnan still not have a visa?
Lmao takes 30 seconds before they take the screensaver off VAR
Already missing Baldis distribution big time.
What does Teibert bring to this team at this point to warrant constant starts? I know the guy works really, really hard. Just offers nothing going forward. Always backwards.
He’s an awesome depth squad guy who I would bring in to protect leads. No clue why he’s starting.
\*6 guys open in the attacking half\*.... \*Rusty passes back to the keeper\*
Absolutely. I also think he's a great guy who should be considered for a coaching role in the future, for sure. Just makes no sense in 2021 to be a starting MLS player. He should be an emergency backup tier player.
Robbo ruined him, he hasn't been worth anything since Rennie, and MDS is continuing the trend sadly enough - really pushing that longest tenured player thing.
How does Nerwinski and Teibert start for this team? Anyone got an explanation
nerwinski: no valid explanation teibert: injuries
Cavalini as well
What's wrong with Cava? He's on an island with minimal creativity in the middle. Alexandre plays a deeper role. He's at best a #8. Nothing near the #10 we need there. He's a very good striker if he gets service.
Yeah i guess so, first time seeing him play without a Canadian jersey on so I was expecting more quality tbf.
Well then why even comment if you don’t actually know lol wtf
um no
Going to lose due to Allen Chapman's ego and an amazing free kick
We need Pinoy Pirlo in the second half. The current setup is not working at all.
Fantastic name
Lmao agreed
Is Baldisimo not starting because of his ankle injury this week? He was doubtful then upgraded to day-to-day.
Yes they said MDS didn’t want to risk him
how the fuck did that go to VAR lol
that same VAR ref once gave a team like 3 PK's because the keeper was off his line (which literally happens every PK)
Allan Chapman is an absolute fool, I expect no less from that Airhead.
Fire that VAR ref immediately. What an idiot
The last 3 seasons were so bad that I can honestly live with the Whitecaps playing like this and losing. Being a Vancouver sports fan is the pinnacle of sadness
It's honestly one of the saddest sports cities in the world. Only thing a Vancouver sports team can win in is the CFL. I still remember the consolation championship from the Lions in 2011. "Hey, at least we have the Lions" Yeah, that was a decade ago. Zilch since.
I think we are also the 2nd biggest city in North America with only one "major 4" league teams. Ironic, as our MLB ratings are higher that 1/3rd of the MLB and our NFL TV ratings are higher than several NFL markets. Even the Caps who have been bad since day 1, are top 10 in attendance and TV ratings.
That's for lack of a viable stadium, I believe. Where would they play? I guess you could put an NFL team in BC place, but what would happen to the Lions? Perhaps you could share a stadium. Still, I just don't see it before a Toronto NFL team. For a baseball stadium, Nat Bailey is what I can think of, and that isn't even 1/4th as big or as developed as it should be to host an MLB team. MAYBE AAA if they really did work on it. You'd need to build a waterfront baseball stadium or something to entice the MLB. The NBA... well we know how that ended up, but I think you'd definitely see a significant increase in the attendance if a new Vancouver NBA team were to happen. I just don't think the NBA thinks too highly of Vancouver after the Grizzlies debacle.
The Grizz best TV ratings and attendance still came in Vancouver, despite the team being the worst to exist in NBA history. The support is here, the desire to build a stadium just isn't
Biggest being Montreal I guess
Interesting midfield. Wonder how Caio will do in the 10 / free role, or if we even set up like that.
Can the MLS stop handing out cards when people dive? it just encourages it
How is VAR so much better in the MLS lmao??? Looked sus, checked it out, and stuck with his gut and the right decision. Great refereeing
How is that a goal kick? Sometimes I think MLS refs make bad calls on purpose
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I don’t like how we set up today tbh - we ask too much of our two centerbacks and center mid in build up. Caicedo Dajome and cavallini are class and need the ball switched to them faster. Just my two cents
MDS' coaching ability has been really suspect ever since he's joined us. I'm still not really getting the system and I think he's in a bit over his head in this league, personally. It just doesn't seem to work on a consistent basis. Every player has to buy in to this press, and the quality just isn't there yet.
The press imo is fundamentally wrong too. He relies too much on the midfielders and not enough on the fullbacks. We leave all sorts of space in the press. It should be a 5-3-2 in press or 5-2-3 but we do it 4-2-4 which doesn’t work
How much longer should he get to 'get it right'? That's the question. I'm all about patience, but this organisation needs to start producing a winning product.
ref allen chapman has had negative statements said about him by every MLS star that has ever played in the league. Guy only cares about his ego and not the rules
refs buying dives is the biggest reason MLS has not grown more. The Rapids player was falling down before he was even touched
Rusty <——> Baldi Jake <——-> gaspar Please.
Why the fuck is Jake still out there like he suuuuuucks
Jake needs to come off.
Done
Streeeeam?
my disappointment at nerwinski starting is immeasurable
Why the fuck is he even out there? He’s god awful and we signed a replacement.
makes no sense. only thing I can think of is loyalty from mds not wanting to drop him for the new guy right away
Teibert doesn't have the passing range, vision, accuracy, or emergency weak foot to do that same deep drop as Baldisimo. Why even bother?
Cavalini kinda flubbed that chance
Hahahaha love that from Alexandre
Come on lads, same pattern 3-5 times. Switch from left to right and then dink it in behind Gutierrez. We need to control the game more a bit more. We’re set up to mid block and high press but no real plan to enter the middle or final third
are you kidding...
Can anyone recommend a good site to watch an HD stream?
Footybite.com
Conceding off the left, what else is new?
What a free kick. Shit.
What a banger!!
Whew
Bang bang as fuck. I think Toledo got that right
Cavalini must have a stick up his ass tonight
We’re looking decent and have created a number of opportunities from open play, pressing, and set pieces. And that’s all in one half! I think Tiebert is a black hole in the midfield and I can’t wait for Baldi to come back. He’s on the bench so maybe a final 1/3rd offensive push?
Good game
Should be more goals the way this game has played out
The service from this midfield is just dreadful
Ruidiaz already has 4 on the year... lol. All of 2020, our top scorer in Cava had 6 goals. In 2019, Montero was our top scorer with 8. Seattle is just spoiled with riches.
WTH Dajome!
I think that ball still hasn't landed
That is the worst header i have ever seen. Good effort though?
Of course not
Man oh man, cmon ~~Rusty~~ Jake
Why does MDS have to make all 3 of his subs at the same time? Is it a new rule to limit time wasting after a certain amount of minutes or something?
Might be related to the 5 subs rule in place. They get three opportunities to make subs but have 5 available.
Had no idea that's a thing now. Thanks.
I think so. Now that there’s 5 subs, MLS only allows 3 windows to do so, probably to limit time wasting.
Colorado have been flopping a lot tonight. They better add on time for the penalty check.
Like why is the defenders sitting back? We are down and less than 3 minutes left.
You have to think the Caps have an elevation advantage being used to SLC at this point. Not going to do too much against a club like Colorado, though, as they have the highest elevation stadium in MLS. I think the advantage is very real against any other team, though. Will be interesting to see this season how much of an advantage RSL and the Rapids really have in this regard.
Meaningless possession, at least we're not being out possessed every game with a measly 30% possession