Vancouver Whitecaps

The Case For Them

Here is the argument for Vancouver Whitecaps: Canada, USA MLS. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.

• Modern era club

  Formed in 1986, so the whole story is documented, arguable and still being written. Join now and you were basically there from the start.

• Nothing won, everything to play for

  Trophyless, so far. That is the pitch: be there before the story turns.

• Easy weekend

  Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is about 11km from the ground, and Stadium–Chinatown station is 0km closer still. A home fixture is a genuinely doable two-night trip.

• The calendar you inherit

  Following USA MLS means odd kick-off hours, a new commentary language and a table you will check before your own club's. Canada becomes part of your week.