Vancouver Whitecaps: One Tie Away From CCC Final Dream

Written by Patrick Echatah

Vancouver Whitecaps FC, who enter the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal matchup against Inter Miami on Wednesday night with a 2-0 aggregate lead, are in for a huge match.

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But first, Sunday afternoon was a busy day for head coach Jesper Sørensen’s team, who made eight changes to the starting lineup following Thursday’s comprehensive victory at BC Place.

And Vancouver Whitecaps delivered on Matchday 10, defeating Minnesota United FC 3-1 behind goals from Pedro Vite and Sebastian Berhalter, maintaining their lead in the Supporters’ Shield rankings.

“We rely on strong discipline and a strong structure, which helps the players in the positions they have,” the Danish manager said post-game at Allianz Field. “I was not doubting giving players opportunities, those that hadn’t been playing that much.

“Also everybody knows there’s a big game coming up midweek. I was not in doubt. I trust the players. They have been doing well, so I don’t have any reason not to trust them.”

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Sørensen tipped the scales with a barrage of second-half substitutes when the score was tied at zero. Among them were Vite and Berhalter, who provided the magic to end Minnesota’s winning streak of eight games.

For their trip to Allianz Field, the Western Conference-leading Whitecaps, who now have a league-best 23 points, wisely rested midfielder Andrés Cubas and forward Brian White. With 15 appearances across all competitions this season, White has a team-high 11 goals.

Additionally, Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld is still recovering from a knee injury, which has allowed for underappreciated players to take centre stage during this incredible run.

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