Match Review: VWFC outclassed by LAFC

The Vancouver Whitecaps traveled to league leading dominating Los Angeles Football Club. Marc Dos Santos made four changes from the Seattle Sounders match, with Canadians Teibert, Henry, and Crepeau coming in, along with Levis for Adnan.

Fans were curious why Adnan sat this one out, which the Whitecaps social media had an answer for.

There was not a lot of optimism heading into this one from Whitecaps faithful! Only one predicted a Caps victory in our Guess the Starting XI and Final Score, while our own Caleb Wilkins began his 86Forever Twitter commentary with a warning.

However, the game started with optimism, with Reyna pouncing on another keeper error (he is good at being at the right spot for those!). Although, Reyna was also helped out by Canadian Jakovic. Hmm, maybe it was a good idea not to bring him to the Gold Cup! After that goal though it was all downhill for the Caps

For the next thirty minutes, the Caps played in a VERY low block, with Caps absorbing the LAFC offense. However, that tactic can only last so long. After several close calls, LAFC finally broke through in the 35th minute, thanks to an own-goal from Bob Bradley’s son-in-law, on a corner kick. Five minutes later, LAFC capitalized on another corner kick, to make it 2-1 heading into the half.

LAFC dominated the first half, with a shot advantage of 15-1, 8-0 on corners, and 68% of the possession. And yet, it was only just beginning. This was no Haiti/Canada match though (too soon?). There was no sudden change and LAFC continued to dominate in the second half.

One minute in, LAFC made it 3-1. From there, it began target practice for LAFC, scoring again 54th, 70th, and 72nd minutes to cruise to a 6-1 victory.

When you thought that the night could not get any worse, Montero came on only to receive a red card in the 85th minute. I guess the positive is that he will likely see time on Wednesday in the Canadian Championship. Glass half full?

I tend to make these longer, but there is not a lot to write about with this one. LAFC showed why they are tops in Major League Soccer, and clear EIGHT points (now) in the Supporters Shield standings. They have only two losses on the season, strangely to Vancouver and Colorado, and Carlos Vela leads the league in goals (19) AND assists (12). By the way, Diego Rossi is third now, with 10. They are truly the class of the league and it was expected that the Caps would leave LA with a defeat, but no one probably expected this. Hopefully it is a learning lesson (can it be?) and the Caps can come forward stronger. Also, hopefully it emphasizes where the Caps are in this league, to management. We all know of course.

What are your thoughts on this...embarrassment?