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Young talents are thriving under Jesper Sørensen, including Rayan Elloumi, who’s stepped up in the second half of the season.

We spoke with him about playing for a club he supported, and representing his country.

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Rayan Elloumi Discusses His Breakthrough Campaign
“He’s one of our own, he’s one of our own! Rayan Elloumi, he’s one of our own!” The song rang out around BC Place stadium after the striker had fired his team in front against San Jose Earthquakes…
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November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Who’s the next big thing in Vancouver?

Our @wilkinscaleb.bsky.social breaks down the MLS Next Pro season, and what it tells us about which players are ready to make the leap in 2026.

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WFC2 End of Season Reports (2025)
It is time for another edition of the WFC2 end-of-season report. This article will cover (mostly) every player who played at least 500 minutes for WFC2 and analyse their chances of making the jump to…
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November 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The grades are in!

The Vancouver Whitecaps will face LAFC in the next round, after a gritty win in Texas.

Who stood out to you?

#VWFC

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Report Card: They don’t ask how you did it
Anyone’s pulse still racing? It was a wild affair on Saturday night in Frisco but, no matter how ugly it might have been, the Whitecaps survived and advanced. It is a shame that what could have been…
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November 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Ralph Priso played hero for the Whitecaps, as they advanced past FC Dallas, following a late tying goal and a penalty shootout win.

They're on to the conference semifinals.

#VWFC

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Post Match: Only One Winner in a Battle Royale
After a physically intensive encounter, the Vancouver Whitecaps emerged victorious after a penalty shootout, to win the Best-of-3 series 2-0 and secure their place in the Western Conference semifinal.
thethirdsub.ca
November 2, 2025 at 4:30 AM
FT Thoughts:

-Not pretty, but Vancouver found the magic from early season down in Mexico to squeak it out.
-Ralph Priso goal was not on the bingo card.
-A nice break is huge to get players fit & reset.
-Credit to Dallas, they were much better tonight, a tough out.

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November 2, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Have a nice offseason Dallas!

On to the second round.

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November 2, 2025 at 3:52 AM
We're off to penalties!

Meanwhile I'm getting whiplash from also watching this insane World Series Game Seven.

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November 2, 2025 at 3:42 AM
That's exactly the goal Dallas deserves to concede lol.

1-1!!!

RALPH PRISO.

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November 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Huge block there otherwise Sabbi might score!

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November 2, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Quite surprised to see Berhalter back out there.

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November 2, 2025 at 2:50 AM
HT Thoughts:

-Exactly the game Dallas wants right now, fouls and pressing, with a few direct attacks.
-Big concern for Berhalter to end the half.
-Don't think Dallas can keep this up for a full 90, a red card or fall off in pressure seems imminent.
-Time for Gauld and Laborda?

#VWFC
November 2, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I didn't think I would see a blindside hit in a Whitecaps game?

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November 2, 2025 at 2:32 AM
These MLS TV commentators are shameless.

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November 2, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Offside, but jeez, Vancouver playing with fire.

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November 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Wow, that's a garbage goal to give away.

Berhalter with the turnover, bad positioning from Halbouni, Priso and Takaoka can't clean it up.

1-0 Dallas.

#VWFC
November 2, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Oh man, Sabbi very close to scoring after a mistake playing out of the back.

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November 2, 2025 at 2:06 AM
If Farrington dives one more time...

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November 2, 2025 at 1:58 AM
That's such a bad tackle lol, how can you argue that?

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November 2, 2025 at 1:53 AM
This kind of slopfest is exactly what FC Dallas is looking to play.

Need to settle down the tempo.

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November 2, 2025 at 1:47 AM
That was given as a foul?!?

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November 2, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Here we go!

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November 2, 2025 at 1:41 AM
No changes for Vancouver, Jesper is running it back, interesting with FC Dallas mixing things up.

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November 2, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Can the Vancouver Whitecaps close out the series this weekend in Texas?

In the latest Match Preview, we have a look at how both teams might adjust going into match two, as FC Dallas battles to keep their season alive.

#VWFC

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Match Preview: The Final Act for FC Dallas?
Saturday night in Texas, the Vancouver Whitecaps and FC Dallas will battle in the second match of a best-of-three series for a spot in the second round. While the Whitecaps are undoubtedly full of…
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October 31, 2025 at 4:10 PM
The grades are in!

The Vancouver Whitecaps held FC Dallas without a shot in the first game of a best-of-three series this past weekend.

There were a number of great individual showings, but who stood out to you?

#VWFC

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Report Card: No-Hitter
The Vancouver Whitecaps demolished FC Dallas 3-0 in the first of their three game series. Let’s look at how individual players performed. Yohei Takaoka: 7.0 Different data sources differ on if FC…
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October 28, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Vancouver opened their playoff campaign by showing just how dominant they can be, with a big 3-0 win over FC Dallas at BC Place.

The Whitecaps will be looking for more of the same next weekend in Texas.

#VWFC

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Post Match: A Dominant Playoff Display
The Vancouver Whitecaps put on a dominant display in the first match of their playoff series, bossing FC Dallas in a 3-0 win at BC Place in which the home side didn’t even concede a shot.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:20 AM