Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson wants his team to grow up ahead of their vital fixture against Seattle Sounders.

Sebastian Giovinco There is no stopping Toronto FC forward and reigning MLS MVP Sebastian Giovinco, just look at his stats.

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.

Coming off his most productive season in MLS, the speedy youngster plans to be one of Vancouver’s top scoring threats in a potent-looking attack.

Simon Dawkins San Jose Earthquakes have not lost an MLS fixture since July 8 after seeing off Vancouver Whitecaps.

Wayne Rooney Wayne Rooney scored from a stunning set-piece as DC United defeated Toronto 1-0 to extend their winning streak to four games.

After a disappointing end to a season of progress in 2015, a solid core and some key attacking additions make Vancouver a club to watch out for this season.

Jesse Marsch The alarm bells are not ringing for New York Red Bulls, not within the club anyway amid their form slump.

Whitecaps MLS leading scorer Marco Di Vaio scored twice as Montreal Impact thrashed the Houston Dynamo 5-0 at the Stade Saputo in Quebec.

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.