Despite a significant improvement over their week one performance, the Vancouver Whitecaps fell 1-0 to Real Salt Lake in Sandy, Utah after Jake Nerwinski was whistled for his second penalty in as many weeks.
There will be no shortage in controversy, however, as replayed showed little contact between the Vancouver right back and Corey Baird. VAR was not used by match official Drew Fischer, however, and Albert Rusnak converted from the spot.
The lineup saw three changes from last week’s opener: Lucas Venuto slotted in at right wing, replacing Lass Bangoura, Andy Rose replaced Felipe in central midfield and the Derrick Cornelius-as-left-back experiment came to an end, as PC got the start.