The Vancouver Whitecaps played their first of two matches this week Wednesday evening, when they hosted San Jose Earthquakes. The Caps came out with an expected 4-4-2, with Jordy Reyna and Kei Kamara serving as the two strikers. Sean Franklin started for the fifth match in a row at right back, giving Jake Nerwinski the night off. It will be interesting to see what happens on Saturday, when the Whitecaps travel to Dallas.
Coming off a victory in Minnesota last weekend, the Earthquakes elected to go with a very defensive 5-4-1 lineup.