The Vancouver Whitecaps managed to pull off a classic smash and grab road win against Sporting Kansas City, thanks to a Lucas Cavallini Penalty. The Whitecaps now have a record of 3W-1D-1L in their last five in MLS and are 4W-2D-1L in their last seven in all competitions. Perhaps a sign things are starting to turn around after a truly torrid start to the season.
The Whitecaps opted for a slightly more defensive variation on their formation with Florian Jungwirth slotting in as a #6. In fairness, the first half went pretty much exactly to plan. The Whitecaps hit SKC on a couple of counterattacks.