Canadian Clash: Vancouver Whitecaps Looking to Slow Down CF Montreal’s Strong Start
The Vancouver Whitecaps will be aiming for a bounce back home performance as they host Canadian rivals CF Montreal in Utah.
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When: Saturday, May 8th, 12 Noon PST
How: TSN1, TSN4, CTV (TV); AM730 (Radio); ESPN+ (Internet)
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Despite many pundits picking CF Montreal to finish at the bottom of the Eastern Conference table, the team formerly known as the Impact has been off to a pretty solid start.
The Quebec side followed up their impressive opening day victory over Toronto FC with back to back draws against Nashville SC and the Columbus Crew. Montreal did blow a two-goal lead to Nashville in the second half of their week two matchup, in what was probably their worst half of football so far this year, but they followed things up in week three with an especially impressive defensive performance, holding Columbus to just three total shots in the match
Portland Timbers, already tested by CCL play, now open MLS season against Vancouver
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Timbers midfielder Diego Valeri (#8) blows a kiss to the crowd after his goal in the 66th minute as the Portland Timbers host CD Marathon in a CONCACAF Champions League match with limited fans in attendance at Providence Park on Tuesday, April 13, 2021.Sean Meagher/The Oregonian
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Although the MLS regular season begins this weekend for the Portland Timbers, it would be a stretch to describe the 2021 season as regular.
Safety protocols will remain in place amid the coronavirus pandemic. Crowds for Portland home games will be far below capacity for the time being. Yes, there will be a 34-game schedule, but nearly all of the Timbers’ matches will be against Western Conference opponents.
Training Notes: Recapping the Whitecaps’ Busy Final Week in Vancouver
It’s Pre-Season Matchday! Get caught up to speed with the latest developments from training camp.
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Spring is in full swing, and while the situation in British Columbia becomes more complicated by the moment, it seems (unlike last year), that the Vancouver Whitecaps have picked a perfect time to head south.
The Whitecaps begin their pre-season later today, and the regular season is only a few weeks away. Needless to say, things are getting serious. With that in mind, I’m going to empty my notebook with any and all of the musings I had from the Vancouver Whitecaps’ final week of training camp in Vancouver.
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In just 44 days, the 2021 MLS season will be underway. Time moves quickly as a season approaches, and quietly, the Vancouver Whitecaps are only a day away from completing their first week of training camp.
The secluded nature of the camp hasn’t provided too many storylines worth focusing on, so naturally, attentions have turned to the club’s movements away from the pitch. Last week, twitter was abuzz with Bruno Gaspar rumours, but over the last couple days, attentions have shifted to another (albeit former) Sporting CP man, and someone who looks like he’s about to be a former Whitecap for a second time.