Whitecaps Fan Spat at by Montreal Impact Captain

Nevio Pizzolitto, captain of the Montreal Impact Arguably, it's the fans which keep football/soccer alive. The thousands which pack stadiums, the millions which watch on their TV, they are the ones which keep this game running. Not only is it the ticket sales and the merchandise bought, but it's also the passion and the love which fuels the players to play their best. When Nevio Pizzolitto decided to spit on a Whitecaps fan's face, he violated a multitude of barriers. Of course, Mr. Pizzolitto might have had his reasons, but they don't seem very good ones. A group of Whitecaps fans were standing and chanting under the walkway which the defeated...

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Caps Claim Second MLS Victory Against Philadelphia Union

Finally the second MLS victory has come. After 14 very long games of draws and losses, the Vancouver Whitecaps clicked together, providing a great attacking display while also stopping the Philadelphia Union from scoring. While the match ended 1-0 at the Empire, the Caps had plenty of chances which could've/should've been scored. Just twelve minutes in, the Whitecaps found the winner they were searching for. It was a scintillating strike by Alain Rochat from the left side of the top of the box. The outside of his left foot curled a powerful strike past Philly keeper Mondragon, and into the far side of the goal. It was a stunning follow-up to...

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Hassli Wondergoal Attracts Worldwide Interest

When Eric Hassli flicked the ball up and promptly volleyed it into the far top corner of Seattle's goal, I was amazed. In two touches, Hassli made the difference, salvaging the Caps from a loss. While this season the Frenchman has been decent, scoring penalties without problems but also getting red cards, finally we've seen his magical touch truly save Vancouver's ass. While seeing the goal was amazing, what really struck me was the speed in which it circulated around the web. Yahoo's Dirty Tackle picked up on it right away as did Who Ate All the Pies. While I thought that would be the end of it, I was wrong. I saw it next on Soccer Cleats 101,...

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MLS All-Star Team Needs Whitecaps: Vote Now!

Let's face it, so far into this MLS campaign the Whitecaps haven't managed to shake off the "expansion team" feel. But no matter, it's time to be optimistic and talk about another topic! It's the MLS All-Star team which will be facing Manchester United, and I'm hoping to see some Caps in it. While it's pretty unlikely that any Whitecaps players are going to be voted into the team, as fans we have to try and get some Whitecaps players on the All-star team. Only six Whitecaps players made the final nominees, DeMerit, Harris, Hassli, Camilo, Chiumiento and Rochat. I voted for all six of them (of course), and I hoping that all the Caps fans...

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Tom Soehn Looking for First Win Against Real Salt Lake

A battle of the flowing locks of hair. Will Beckerman be able to shut down Chiumiento? After my winding rant regarding Teitur's dismissal, I've decided to try and look at things with a bit of optimism. There is no point in moaning about the past or what should've been done, I think it's time to start preparing for the future. And right now the Whitecaps are preparing themselves to face Real Salt Lake this tomorrow (Saturday, June 4th). While Real Salt Lake have been on a small slump their past three games, two draws and a loss, they're not a team to underestimate. They're above us in the Western conference standings (mainly because we're...

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