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The hottest teams in MLS came up empty at B.C. Place on Sunday despite numerous scoring opportunities for both sides.

“We have a lot of respect for them, but at the same time, our mentality is that we can beat them. The Whitecaps second game in their three-game homestand will see the return of keeper Max Crepeau to B.C. Place on Saturday, July 2. Overall, shots were 16-16. “Today, it wasn’t our day. “It was good to see those guys. Article content “This week was, emotionally for me, a very big one. Cropper is now 7-1-2 as a starter with the Caps, with three shutouts. Article content “So starting after the Toronto game when Thomas (Hasal) got injured and I came in and we, together, kept a clean sheet, we started that tradition. Article content Article content

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The system as a whole is predicated on players playing in positions they’re mostly not usually used to, and while it’s getting acceptable results, there has to be a question if the team would be better if they all played in their natural positions. If the latter is to be the case, then what did the ownership spend money on wingers for? This forced the Whitecaps to go back to their usual counter-attacking ways. Gil took the free kick and were it a couple of centimeters to the left, it would have gone in. In a real David and Goliath bid, the side from Vancouver was facing off against five time MLS Cup finalists and record breaking Supporter’s Shield holders New England Revolution. Vancouver, to their credit, had gone eight games unbeaten in the run up to this tie and were coming off of a victory against Canadian opposition in the Voyageur’s cup. The bigger implications of this are yet to be seen, and many teams are just focusing on their tasks at hand, Vancouver Whitecaps being no exception.

VANCOUVER – The New England Revolution are on the road tonight for an 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff against Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place.

- Ben Reveno makes another appearance on New England’s MLS matchday roster. He has found the scoresheet in five straight games twice before in his MLS career. The Spanish midfielder owns a career mark of 0.53 assists per 90 minutes played, third best in MLS history (min. 20 assists). Farrell earns his 285th regular season start today, a club record. - Wilfrid Kaptoum records his sixth consecutive start in central midfield and the 30th appearance of his MLS career. - Gustavo Bou has reached the scoresheet in four consecutive matches, with three goals and one assist during that span.

VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC recorded a 0-0 draw against Eastern Conference side New England Revolution at BC Place on Sunday evening.

Corners: VAN 4 – NE 4 Offsides: VAN 1 – NE 2 69’ – NE – Thomas McNamara Shots: VAN 16 – NE 16 Saves: VAN 2 – NE 6 24’ – VAN – Cristian Dájome The 'Caps would have one more good opportunity a minute later when Ryan Gauld found Cavallini on a cross. Fouls: VAN 9 – NE 10 In the 59th minute, Lucas Cavallini’s hold up play on the right flank of the field found Andrés Cubas. The midfielder placed a short pass to Dájome inside the area, who’s shot was saved by Petrović in the 59th minute. Shots on Goal: VAN 6 – NE 2 Possession: VAN 40.9% – NE 59.1%

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Djordje Petrovic made six saves for the New England Revolution in a scoreless draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps on ...

Vancouver Whitecaps' Lucas Cavallini, left, tries to push the the ball past New England Revolution's Andrew Farrell during first-half MLS soccer match ...

Vancouver Whitecaps’ Lucas Cavallini, left, tries to push the the ball past New England Revolution’s Andrew Farrell during first-half MLS soccer match action in Vancouver, British Columbia, Sunday, June 26, 2022.

New England goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic made six saves as the Revolution played to a 0-0 draw with the host Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS action Sunday night.

New England's best chance came on a free kick by Gil, the reigning league MVP, in the 25th minute. Dajome had a 20-yard blast smothered by Petrovic in the 35th minute and the Whitecaps' Marcus Godinho had a shot from just outside the top of the 6-yard box blocked by defender DeJuan Jones in first-half stoppage time. Petrovic was playing his first match without Matt Turner looming over his shoulder.

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While Cubas thrives on the ball and in challenges, his positional play is equally important. As the game wore on, Sartini shifted Cubas into a more attacking role. Cubas made a pass from the tackle and advanced the Whitecaps into an attacking movement that proved fickle. In the first half, Cubas ended with 5 tackle attempts, 2 successful tackles, and 3 fouls. However, they picked up their pace in the second half, finishing the match with an xG of 1.2. Then, when he steps in, it’s with force and often rips the ball away from an opponent rather violently.