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Offseasons always bring roster changes, and after a year as successful as Vancouver's, decisions get even tougher.

Who should the Whitecaps lock in for 2026, and who is worth selling on?

#VWFC

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The Price is Right: Which Players Should the Whitecaps Sell?
Things are happening in Whitecaps land. Tom Bogert has reported that the Whitecaps have firm offers for at least 7 players on their roster. So, I want to take a look at some players who could…
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December 11, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The grades are in!

We take a look back at Vancouver's MLS Cup Final loss to Inter Miami this past weekend, with a focus on the individual performances.

Who stood out to you?

#VWFC

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Report Card: Cup Final Blues
Saturday in Florida, the Vancouver Whitecaps contested their first ever MLS Cup Final, as they fell by a final score of 3-1 to Inter Miami. The final score only tells a very small part of the story…
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December 8, 2025 at 8:41 PM
An incredible season for the Vancouver Whitecaps comes to an end with a 3-1 loss in the MLS Cup Final to Inter Miami.

#VWFC

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Post Match: Heartbreak
Vancouver Whitecaps were defeated 3-1 in the MLS Cup final after a disappointing result against Inter Miami. It all got off to a nightmare start. It was far too easy for Lionel Messi to play a ball…
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December 6, 2025 at 10:15 PM
FT Thoughts:

-A good performance in many ways, but mistakes from Cubas and Ocampo the difference.
-Sabbi double post will go down in history, big turning point.
-Sørensen's adjustments will be a talking point, did not help the situation down the stretch.

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Fulltime in Miami.

A wonderful season for the Whitecaps comes to an end in heartbreaking fashion.

Vancouver were the better team for much of the match, but that's not always enough. In the end, a couple of key errors were the difference.

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Cubas looked like his controller disconnected there, completely unforced.

Felt like the subs killed some momentum, completely against the run of play.

2-1 Miami.

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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#VWFC goal!!!

It’s Ali Ahmed!! And BC Place is loving it

Whitecaps looking great and it’s 1-1 in this MLS Cup final
December 6, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Emmanuel Sabbi!!!!

Off the post.

Almost Whitecaps 2–1 Miami.
December 6, 2025 at 9:08 PM
There it is!!!!

ALI AHMMMMMMMMMED.

1-1.

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 9:07 PM
This match really feeling like it comes down to who scores the next goal.

Vancouver dominating the ball, but Miami can still threaten on quick counters.

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Did everyone leave the stadium at halftime?!?

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 8:52 PM
HT Thoughts:

-Miami really putting Ocampo under pressure, adjustments needed on a YC.
-Van looking better in attack as the half went on.
-Cubas and Sabbi have been very good, as has Priso.
-Tate and Gauld on at the half?
-Plenty of game left, does this team have some more magic in them?

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Édier Ocampo with a half to forget, adding a yellow card to his own goal and (seemingly) keeping Allende onside.

Would be easy for Jesper Sørensen to give a halftime hook: replace him with left back Tate Johnson, and shift Mathias Laborda to RB. Whitecaps have to build off a promising response.
December 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Beautiful ball from Blackmon, Müller with the header, Vancouver looking better and better the last 5 minutes.

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Huge save from Rios Novo.

So close for the Whitecaps there.

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 8:26 PM
I think Gauld might need to come on at the half, seeing nothing from Müller here, he doesn't look right.

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Big chance for White.

Free header there, should have done more.

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Hmm, that's not a foul?

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Goal for Inter Miami, Ocampo plays Silvetti onside and eventually concedes the own goal on a dangerous cross.

Vancouver's start has been fine, just need to stay the course here.

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Attacking set pieces could be big for Vancouver, Miami is not confident defending in those situations.

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Here we go! Underway in the MLS Cup Final.

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
One last time at BC Place in 2025!

#VWFC
December 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Blackmon back in the XI, while Laborda shifts out wide. The Uruguayan was an impact performer against LAFC, can he do it again today?

#VWFC
Lineups out for MLS Cup.

MLS Defender of the Year Tristan Blackmon returns to CB and Tate Johnson comes out at LB for Laborda to shift over.

Tadeo Allende is healthy for Miami, as is Ian Fray after a slight injury limited his minutes.
December 6, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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It’s #VWFC game day!

But this time, they’ll play for an MLS Cup!

Big game to close out a special season for the Vancouver Whitecaps - can they finish the year on a high?

I’ll be at BC Place soaking up the scenes of the club’s watch party, where there should be over 20,000 fans
December 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Just one day away from the MLS Cup Final in Miami!

Will the Whitecaps be able to secure their place in history?

#VWFC

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Match Preview: MLS Cup Glory Comes into Focus for Whitecaps
It all comes down to this. After an improbable, incredible season, the Vancouver Whitecaps will play for their first MLS Cup on Saturday. To claim the biggest trophy of them all, they’ll have to…
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December 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM