Coming off a lengthy International break, the Vancouver Whitecaps found themselves back in action on Saturday night at BC Place against the visiting Colorado Rapids. Although facing the Rapids may have appeared an easy matchup early on in the season, the Colorado team came into the match with great recent form, finding themselves unbeaten in their past five matches.
Meanwhile, with five players still away on international duty, the Whitecaps were forced to find their stride with a less than full strength squad. Notably, Andy Rose remained at CB in a back four role and Venuto and Reyna flanked Montero up front, while Zac Macmath got the nod in Goal.