The Good:
Caps still have a shot at the Cascadia Cup
With the past two 3-0 losses to Portland, Vancouver haven't done themselves any favours in the race for five Cascadia Cups. That being said they still have a shot at retaining the Cup this season.
The current standings have Seattle 8pts, Vancouver 7pts and Portland 7pts. The only game remaining is Friday October 10th - Whitecaps at Sounders.
The Caps must win this to get the majestic cup in the supporters' hands once again. A loss or a tie means the cup will have a new home in the Emerald City next season.
While the playoff door is not completely shut, it is closing fast. Losing out on the Cascadia Cup and not making the playoffs will make this season a complete disappointment.
The Average:
The play of David Ousted
In the last two games, David Ousted's play has not been terrible but hasn't been good at all. Five goals against in two games will very rarely get you wins.
He took the blame for the loss in FC Dallas, as he should have. In training last week he talked about it being time for the team to play with attitude, that didn't happen at all.
With five games remaining Ousted has to play better. He needs to win games that the team shouldn't be winning with their lack of quality play. Time for him to steal victories and get this team in the playoffs.
The Bad:
Matias Laba
Worst game in a Whitecaps jersey. Maybe right up there as the worst game in his career too?!
After he picked up his 7th yellow of the season he became a ball watcher and looked like he was afraid to tackle in case he got a red.
He doesn't have room in his game to play cautious, he has to play tough and challenge in that midfield to be effective.