After a consequential, albeit not entirely satisfying 1-1 draw at Los Angeles Football Club on Tuesday, the Vancouver Whitecaps are one step closer to the MLS Playoffs. Yes, they could have secured a playoff berth with a win, but after Portland triumphed over Real Salt lake on Wednesday night, the odds of the Whitecaps making the playoffs have increased substantially.
Still, this match will be one which can only truly be evaluated after the dust settles on decision day. Did Vanni Sartini’s men do enough to chase down all three points, or were they far too content to sit back and absorb pressure after scoring the opening goal?