The Whitecaps have scored the fewest goals in MLS's Western Conference so far this season. They'll look to change that this weekend against Philadelphia. (kenwardskorner )
VANCOUVER – If the Vancouver Whitecaps plan to start any kind of a winning streak, it may come by taking advantage of a friendly schedule over the next few weeks.
With just one win through eight matches this season, the Whitecaps enter the weekend three points clear of last place in the Western Conference. While there are signs of improvement, Vancouver continues to find ways of letting points slip away. The most recent example came last weekend when it gave up a goal with less than five minutes remaining in what proved to be a 1-0 road loss to Orlando City FC.
The Union come to town after their most lopsided win of the year, thumping the Montreal Impact 3-0 at home last Saturday. Despite earning three points, Philadelphia saw one of their top performers go down with injury, as veteran goalkeeper Andre Blake suffered a right adductor strain, ruling him out of action this weekend.
“We have to be compact defensively like we have since the beginning of the season,” Vancouver goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau offered. “Mentally we have to be sharp. Just be a little more smarter and calmer on the ball.”
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