Major League Soccer’s secondary transfer window opened July 9thand will close August 7th. While many Vancouver Whitecaps fans were hoping for some notable signings, that has not happened. Marc Dos Santos made it clear that he would not make lateral moves, instead opting for improvements in positions. With the Whitecaps 2019 playoff hopes all but mathematically dashed, it is unsurprising that the Caps have been quiet. First, because it may be difficult to sign a notable name when your club is floundering and won’t be successful this season. Second, with the season all but lost, it would be an odd time to bring in a key piece.