UnkNuk Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Let's hope management goes out and spends some real money to get a legit scorer and some additional veteran leadership up front. Seconded. The Caps have a good goalie. They have a good defence. They have an adequate midfield. But they have to get a legitimate scorer (or two). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runlsd Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 (edited) I missed the first half.But the second half can be summarized as: If the long ball doesn't work, keep trying the same thing for the next 45 minutes.. Edited November 9, 2015 by runlsd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRussianRocket. Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Pretty pathetic game, just didn't have it tonight. Successful year though, lots of progress was made. Props to Portland for playing a great match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdeath Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 It's depressing when the only person who was willing to play direct football was Earnie... and then he gets yellow carded on a 6-second violation by the keeper for good measure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 If only the Whitecaps have some legit scorer. Octavio.... so streaky and not a 100% effort player. Still don't understand how he gets to start ahead of Earnshaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJDDawg Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 If only the Whitecaps have some legit scorer. Octavio.... so streaky and not a 100% effort player. Still don't understand how he gets to start ahead of Earnshaw.I don't think effort is the issue with Rivero. On the contrary, I think he works his tail off to try to cover too much area. He comes back really deep and tends to go wide maybe too much. In terms of being streaky, of his 10 goals, I think he had 5 in his first 7 or 8 games, so technically, he scored the remaining 5 over the remaining 25 games or so.And half his goals were on penalty kicks to boot so just not good enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runlsd Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 If only the Whitecaps have some legit scorer. Octavio.... so streaky and not a 100% effort player. Still don't understand how he gets to start ahead of Earnshaw.I don't think effort is the issue with Rivero. On the contrary, I think he works his tail off to try to cover too much area. He comes back really deep and tends to go wide maybe too much. In terms of being streaky, of his 10 goals, I think he had 5 in his first 7 or 8 games, so technically, he scored the remaining 5 over the remaining 25 games or so.And half his goals were on penalty kicks to boot so just not good enough.Agree with MJDDawg. Octavio is a high effort player. He's also a very smart player. Finishing definitely needs to improve.His hold up play is excellent but players around him need to play around that. Manneh played a bit smarter this year, but still dribbles straight into defenders most of the time and is definitely the worst passer in our starting 11. More than a striker, I'd like for the Caps to sign two influential midfielders who can hold possession and make plays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdeath Posted November 9, 2015 Share Posted November 9, 2015 Agree with MJDDawg. Octavio is a high effort player. He's also a very smart player. Finishing definitely needs to improve.His hold up play is excellent but players around him need to play around that. Manneh played a bit smarter this year, but still dribbles straight into defenders most of the time and is definitely the worst passer in our starting 11. More than a striker, I'd like for the Caps to sign two influential midfielders who can hold possession and make plays. More than players it's time to bring Carlo Ancelotti home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 I don't think effort is the issue with Rivero. On the contrary, I think he works his tail off to try to cover too much area. He comes back really deep and tends to go wide maybe too much. In terms of being streaky, of his 10 goals, I think he had 5 in his first 7 or 8 games, so technically, he scored the remaining 5 over the remaining 25 games or so.And half his goals were on penalty kicks to boot so just not good enough. Agree with MJDDawg. Octavio is a high effort player. He's also a very smart player. Finishing definitely needs to improve.His hold up play is excellent but players around him need to play around that. Manneh played a bit smarter this year, but still dribbles straight into defenders most of the time and is definitely the worst passer in our starting 11. More than a striker, I'd like for the Caps to sign two influential midfielders who can hold possession and make plays. Not saying he doesn't battle, but he seems to be trying equally as hard to draw a foul too. Perhaps it's just the way he plays back at home, but I don't see Earnshaw, Mattocks, Manneh just flopping when they're inside the penalty area. Although, Octavio really did have a legit beef yesterday. At times, he just doesn't chase the ball when it's nearing the edge. I get that you don't want to spend effort wastefully, but if he just tried to slip to pass/retain the ball, it would be a 50/50 scoring chance. I'm not saying the Caps should get rid of him, but man... he's just so frustrating to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonMexico Posted November 10, 2015 Share Posted November 10, 2015 Great season Caps! You have made soccer much more relevant in this market. I watched every game I could and found myself enjoying this team despite all of the gripes listed above. This team is headed in the right direction and just needs another piece or two to take them over the top.I hate beating a dead horse but it sure would have been great to have Camilo this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amish Rake Fighter Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 (edited) According to 1040, Laba dabba doo just re-signed a multi year dealdetails to followOusted might be back Edited November 12, 2015 by Amish Rake Fighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 According to 1040, Laba dabba doo just re-signed a multi year dealdetails to followOusted might be backThey need Ousted. He, Laba and Waston are the rock that this team is built on. Find a reliable finisher and get back after it next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazmanian Devil Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) Ousted is our true leader.Canada vs. Honduras starting soon, Teibert in the squad. Unfortunately Piette and Straith are also in the squad. No Osorio because our coach is an idiot. Edited November 14, 2015 by Kazmanian Devil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 On 2015-11-09, 5:34:48, RonMexico said: Great season Caps! You have made soccer much more relevant in this market. I watched every game I could and found myself enjoying this team despite all of the gripes listed above. This team is headed in the right direction and just needs another piece or two to take them over the top. I hate beating a dead horse but it sure would have been great to have Camilo this season. Wasn't Camilo's new team having financial trouble a while back? The Whitecaps should lowball them for the transfer fee, lol. A "take it or leave it" type situation. As much as people hate Camilo for what he did... should he come back and win another Golden Boot (a Morales and Camilo combo would be magic) and help the Whitecaps to reach the championship round, watch out Lenarduzzi for being the most popular soccer guy in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShakyWalton Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Ill probably get nailed for saying this but this team is a BORING team to watch...so much so I was a true Whitecap fan for many years I found it almost unbearable to watch...they need to pick it up .there time is quickly running out as a Vancouver sweetheart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancaster Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 FYI.... the Portland Timber are MLS champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milk and honey Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 41 minutes ago, Lancaster said: FYI.... the Portland Timber are MLS champions Worst final ever? I mean 30seconds into the game then an awful goal happens. 2nd goal for portland was clearly out of play and sideman wasn't even looking. Play goes on, the cross goes in and bingo 2-0. Can't say I remember a team winning on such awful goals. Anyway Congrats to Portland Timbers from going missing the playoffs to winning it all! Awesome team, awesome fans, awesome bearded dude, and isn't this their 40th year or something special? What a year for the mls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazmanian Devil Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Quote Toronto FC has acquired right back Steven Beitashour from the Vancouver Whitecaps for a draft pick, according to TSN soccer analyst Kristian Jack. The deal is expected to be announced officially on Friday. "Beitashour fills an area of need as the club struggled throughout the 2015 season to find a suitable and reliable right back," said Jack. The 28-year-old has two goals and 24 assists over 141 career MLS games with the Whitecaps and San Jose Earthquakes. http://www.tsn.ca/tfc-acquires-d-beitashour-from-whitecaps-1.407416 wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoderman Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Blockbuster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sestito Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Even though it was announced yesterday, &^@# this club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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