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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 1d

The grades are in!

The Vancouver Whitecaps held FC Dallas without a shot in the first game of a best-of-three series this past weekend.

There were a number of great individual showings, but who stood out to you?

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Report Card: No-Hitter

The Vancouver Whitecaps demolished FC Dallas 3-0 in the first of their three game series. Let’s look at how individual players performed. Yohei Takaoka: 7.0 Different data sources differ on if FC…

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 3d

Vancouver opened their playoff campaign by showing just how dominant they can be, with a big 3-0 win over FC Dallas at BC Place.

The Whitecaps will be looking for more of the same next weekend in Texas.

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Post Match: A Dominant Playoff Display

The Vancouver Whitecaps put on a dominant display in the first match of their playoff series, bossing FC Dallas in a 3-0 win at BC Place in which the home side didn’t even concede a shot.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 3d

FT Thoughts:

-Complete one-way traffic, comprehensive domination.
-Ahmed, Sabbi, Müller, all with very strong showings.
-Halbouni and Priso not really tested.
-Zero shots for FC Dallas.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 3d

Cabrera adds to the lead!!!

A great effort by the youngster Elloumi to get the pass in, while the Peruvian does the rest.

3-0.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 3d

Müller from the spot!!!

Sabbi with a great individual effort which ends in a silly FC Dallas foul in the box.

Whitecaps really in control now, 2-0.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 3d

The stats are telling, but Dallas is a team that can overcome the balance of play, so Vancouver has to stay sharp.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 3d

HT Thoughts:

-All Whitecaps in the first half.
-Sabbi could have scored three times.
-Ahmed with some quality runs, great assist.
-Have to be weary of the quick counter, otherwise FCD has not offered much.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 3d

Riosssssssss!

Just when you need him to show up!

Tremendous ball from Ahmed.

1-0.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 3d

Ahmed now on the end of a good look, nice save from Collodi.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 3d

Sabbi does all the hard work, but can't finish at point blank range, could be 2-0.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 3d

Sabbi really needed to cut across the shoulder there, big chance missed.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 3d

Here we go!

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 3d

For Dallas, Musa is back in, while Sarver has earned himself another start. Farrington will be on the bench, as will Abubakar.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 3d

No surprises for the Whitecaps, as they will essentially run back the XI from last weekend. Halbouni and Priso at CB, Sabbi on the wing, Rios up front.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 4d

As always, get those predictions in!

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Guess the Starting XI - Round One vs. FC Dallas

After a very successful regular season, the Vancouver Whitecaps will face FC Dallas in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs, starting this Sunday at BC Place. These two teams faced one another on…

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 4d

Vancouver's quest for MLS Cup starts Sunday against Dallas!

In a rematch from Decision Day, the Whitecaps will be looking to establish their dominance over the visitors, in a crucial first game of the best-of-three series.

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Match Preview: The Playoffs Begin

After the conclusion of a gruelling 34 game league season, the business end of the campaign starts now. The MLS playoffs begin this weekend, with Vancouver Whitecaps approach starting their quest for…

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 6d

From 15th pick in the SuperDraft to key starter, Tate Johnson has enjoyed quite the debut campaign in Vancouver.

We caught up with Tate to chat about his road to MLS, matchups with Messi, and settling in with the Whitecaps.

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Tate Johnson on his Rookie Season: “I’m super grateful to be in Vancouver”

Although common across North American sports, the idea of drafting players is a completely alien concept to many football followers. With teams having academies designed to develop their superstars…

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 9d

The grades are in!

The Whitecaps had a preview of their first round opponent this past weekend, as they dropped a 2-1 decision to FC Dallas.

What can we take away from 80+ minutes down to 10 men, and who stood out to you?

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Report Card: The Playoff Preview

Saturday night at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps dropped their decision day match to FC Dallas by a score of 2-1, falling to second in the West and setting the table for these two teams to meet…

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Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 11d

Burgundy Wave does a great job. Not sure any folks are lining up to say the same about Armas.

Burgundy Wave @burgundywave.bsky.social · 11d

Chris Armas on his future being out of contract, after being snarky and attacking our coverage as always being negative and wondering how many people read us:

"It's fresh. It just ended (the season). We'll have discussions."

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 11d

Vancouver dropped to second in the West on Decision Day, following a 2-1 loss at BC Place.

They'll face FC Dallas again in the first round of the playoffs.

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Post Match: Decision Day Frustration

Vancouver Whitecaps missed out on the top seed in the Western Conference, as they suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to FC Dallas on Decision Day. Vancouver was hoping for a stress-free Decision Day…

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 11d

Obviously, a tough blow to give up the top spot in the West this way, but Vancouver has seen how Dallas will look to attack them.

It should be a much different match next weekend.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 11d

FT Thoughts:

-Obviously, not the way Vancouver was looking for today to go, they'll see Dallas again next weekend.
-Red card shaped the match, could also have an impact on the first round of the playoffs.
-Whitecaps dominated the last 30+ minutes, but no luck.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 11d

Credit to the Dallas keeper, that's a great save.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 11d

Andddd just like that, LAFC have equalised. Booo.

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The Third Sub @thethirdsub.ca · 11d

So with Colorado scoring, Dallas will drop out if Vancouver can find one.

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