Carl Robinson

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Carl Robinson Having dusted themselves off following a season-opening loss to Montreal, Vancouver is looking to bounce back at Sporting KC this weekend.

Owen Coyle It may not have been pleasing on the eye, but Vancouver left satisfied to earn a second straight victory to complete the first month of the new MLS season.

Ignacio Piatti Even without its star Ivorian striker, Montreal offered a glimpse of its effectiveness in claiming a season-opening victory at Vancouver.

Bruce Arena Both teams expressed their frustration over red card decisions in this new MLS season after a 0-0 draw at BC Place on Saturday night.

Steven Gerrard Vancouver will be without striker Masato Kudo for Saturday’s match versus an understrength LA Galaxy side.

Carl Robinson Though a deal has yet to be concluded, head coach Carl Robinson believes he will land a new right-sided defender ‘in the next day or so’.

Carl Robinson Head coach Carl Robinson is hoping to bolster right side of Vancouver’s back line and confirmed the team has interest in Costa Rican international Christian Bolanos.

Didier Drogba Tébily Vancouver Whitecaps booked a play-off berth, while Didier Drogba was unable to prevent a Montreal Impact loss to New York Red Bulls.