Whitecaps Give us Mixed Feelings in 2-2 Draw with LAFC
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The Vancouver Whitecaps drew LAFC 2-2 in a thoroughly entertaining match. There was a lot to like from the young Vancouver side but there were also some familiar shortcomings.
In the first half the Whitecaps came out looking a lot more like the team I was expecting to see this season. LAFC, naturally held most of the possession but Vancouver looked stout defensively and every time the they took the ball off of LAFC they were dangerous in transition. Javain Brown in particular stood out in defence, getting the better of 2020 golden boot winner Diego Rossi on several occasions. The centre back pairing of Godoy and Veselinovic generally looked solid, aside from a couple of times Veselinovic’s passing got him in trouble. The midfield three of Bikel, Baldisimo and Alexandre looked very good, advancing the ball with speed and fluidity that we have rarely seen from the Whitecaps (i.e slightly above average). The front three also looked dangerous when the ball got to them.