Vancouver Whitecaps FC: 2017 Season Preview

With rivals Portland and Seattle winning the last two MLS Cups, the pressure is on the Vancouver Whitecaps to make it a Cascadian hat-trick. We preview what the upcoming 2017 MLS season is likely to hold in store for the league’s northernmost team.

The Vancouver Whitecaps are an enigma. Two years ago, they finished second in the Western Conference and won the Canadian Championship, with the best defense in the league. Last year, with a reinforced squad, they missed the playoffs completely, while leaking goals.

Coach Carl Robinson has addressed some of the key issues from last year. In Sheanon Williams, Robinson has finally replaced Steven Beitashour, even if it’s a year late. And in Fredy…