Leading up to Tim Parker’s return to Vancouver, with New York Red Bulls, The Province highlighted how the Whitecaps defense has floundered since losing Parker. I would be lying if I said that the team’s defense is better without Parker, but I don’t feel that the issues this season can be directly linked to the departure of Parker.
The Vancouver Whitecaps have given up 51 goals this season. Only Minnesota (52), Chicago (52), and Orlando City (59) have given up more. In their last 16 Major League Soccer matches, the Caps have conceded at least two goals in 13 of them.