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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Whitecaps look to make history in CONCACAF final
Brian White's goal threat will be crucial to Vancouver's hopes of beating Cruz Azul in Sunday's CONCACAF Champions Cup final. (JEFF VINNICK) The Vancouver Whitecaps are aiming to become the first Canadian club to win an international trophy when they face Mexican giants Cruz Azul in the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Sunday. But if the team, which is enjoying an outstanding season under Danish coach Jesper Sorensen, is to make history they will have to defy the odds yet again. Advertisement The two teams will clash at Cruz Azul's home venue, the Estadio Olímpico Universitario in Mexico City but it is not only home advantage that favours 'La Maquina'. Cruz Azul have a rich pedigree and can equal Mexican rivals Club America's record of seven CONCACAF titles with a victory on Sunday. They are part of an elite group of Mexican clubs who have dominated the tournament -- in both the Champions Cup and Champions League formats -- with 39 titles. Costa Rican clubs have six titles while MLS clubs from the USA have just three. The Whitecaps are just the third Canadian team to reach the final, following Toronto in 2018 and Montreal in 2015 and are now hoping to go one better. Advertisement But they have earned their place after an impressive run in the competition which saw them beat Costa Rica's top club Saprissa, upset Mexico's Monterrey and Pumas and then outclassed Lionel Messi's Inter Miami to earn a 5-1 aggregate win. Victory would be the first major trophy for the Whitecaps since they entered Major League Soccer in 2011 although the original Whitecaps won the old North American Soccer League in 1979. The club has gradually built a formidable squad however which Sorensen has been able to capitalise on this season. - Step by Step - "We had to build this step by step," Whitecaps CEO and Sporting Director, Axel Schuster, told website onesoccer. Advertisement "It takes time to build, because in MLS, you cannot change things quickly because of the roster rules that you have," he added. "Building in MLS takes a little bit longer, but we are feeling good about where we are right now, and I can tell you already, we are already thinking about the next step," he added. Striker Brian White is enjoying an excellent campaign and was called into the USA national team by coach Mauricio Pochettino having scored 15 goals in 21 games this season. But while MLS presents its challenges, it is rare for a team to face the kind of raucous atmosphere that Vancouver can expect to be up against in Mexico City. Advertisement Canadian international defender Sam Adekugbe is confident the team can cope, however. "Mexico is a very difficult place to play, I've experienced that with the national team, but it'll be an intense game with a lot of quality, and obviously, the altitude is a big factor, as well, but all we can do is just focus on what got us there and take control of that," he said. That task is made harder by the absence of influential midfielder Sebastian Berhalter who is suspended after picking up a yellow card against Miami, although the exciting Ecuadorian international Pedro Vite provides quality in midfield. Cruz Azul will be putting their faith in striker Angel Sepulveda who is the tournament's top scorer with seven goals and is ably supported by Poland's Mateusz Bogusz, who joined from Los Angeles FC in January. "We're up against very experienced players with a lot of quality, they're the best team we've faced so far, there's a reason why they're in the final," said Sorensen. sev/rcw
Business Insider
5 days ago
- Business
- Business Insider
TD Cowen Remains a Hold on PagerDuty (PD)
In a report released yesterday, Andrew Sherman from TD Cowen reiterated a Hold rating on PagerDuty (PD – Research Report), with a price target of $17.00. The company's shares closed yesterday at $16.10. Confident Investing Starts Here: Sherman covers the Technology sector, focusing on stocks such as PagerDuty, JFrog, and Procore Technologies. According to TipRanks, Sherman has an average return of 12.3% and a 69.23% success rate on recommended stocks. In addition to TD Cowen, PagerDuty also received a Hold from Monness's Brian White in a report issued on May 21. However, on May 18, RBC Capital maintained a Buy rating on PagerDuty (NYSE: PD).
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
White and the Vancouver Whitecaps host Minnesota United
Minnesota United FC (7-3-5, fourth in the Western Conference) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (9-1-4, first in the Western Conference) Vancouver, British Columbia; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Vancouver +108, Minnesota United FC +219, Draw +253; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Brian White leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with Minnesota United after scoring two goals against Real Salt Lake. The Whitecaps are 8-0-3 against Western Conference opponents. The Whitecaps are the MLS leader conceding just 12 goals. United is 4-3-4 against Western Conference opponents. United ranks third in the league giving up only 14 goals. Wednesday's game is the second time these teams meet this season. The Whitecaps won the last meeting 3-1. TOP PERFORMERS: White has scored 10 goals for the Whitecaps. Sebastian Berhalter has one goal and four assists over the last 10 games. Tanitoluwa Oluwatimikhin Oluwaseyi has six goals and four assists for United. Wil Trapp has scored two goals over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Whitecaps: 5-1-4, averaging 1.8 goals, 4.6 shots on goal and 6.1 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.0 goal per game. United: 5-2-3, averaging 1.6 goals, 4.5 shots on goal and 5.0 corner kicks per game while allowing 0.8 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Whitecaps: Liam MacKenzie (injured), Belal Halbouni (injured), Andres Cubas (injured), Ryan Gauld (injured). United: Kipp Keller (injured), Hassani Dotson (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
USA Today
26-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How to Watch Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Minnesota United FC: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time
How to Watch Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Minnesota United FC: Live Stream, TV Channel, Start Time | 5/28/2025 Brian White, the second-ranked scorer in MLS (10 goals), leads Vancouver Whitecaps FC into a home match against Minnesota United FC, which has given up 14 goals (third in MLS). The match is on Wednesday at 10:30 PM ET. The match will stream on Apple TV. Vancouver earned a win in its most recent game 3-2 over Real Salt Lake away from home on May 24. The teams both took 12 shots in the contest. Minnesota United FC finished with a 1-1 home draw against Austin FC in its last match on May 24. Minnesota United FC outshot Austin FC 13 to nine. How to watch Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Minnesota United FC When: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM ET Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM ET Where: BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia Live Stream: Apple TV Watch live sports and more without cable on ESPN+. Click here to watch MLS action. Vancouver key players White has 10 goals (on 23 shots, 1.9 per game) for Vancouver. Jayden Nelson has two goals (on six shots, 1.1 per game) and four assists. Pedro Vite has four goals and two assists. Ali Ahmed has no goals, but he has five assists (third in the league). Minnesota United FC key players Tanitoluwa Oluwatimikhin Oluwaseyi has six goals and four assists, a key contributor for Minnesota United FC. With two goals and four assists, Joaquin Pereyra is another important player for Minnesota United FC. Kelvin Yeboah has scored four goals but has no assists. Nicolas Romero has no goals, but three assists (on one chances created, 0.1 per game). To watch live sports and more without cable, head to Apple TV. Click here to watch MLS action. Vancouver vs. Minnesota United FC match breakdown
Washington Post
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
White has 2 goals, Vite scores in the 90th minute as Whitecaps beat RSL 3-2
SANDY, Utah — Brian White scored two goals — his second multi-goal game in his last three and third this season — and Pedro Vite scored from just outside the area in the 90th minute to help the Vancouver Whitecaps rally and beat Real Salt Lake 3-2 on Saturday night. Vancouver (10-1-4) is unbeaten in nine consecutive games dating to a 3-1 loss to Chicago on March 22.
