COLUMBUS, OH – Vancouver Whitecaps FC earned a crucial 3-1 win over Columbus Crew SC on Saturday night at Mapfre Stadium. Here are three takeaways from the match.
‘CHARACTER, GUTS, DETERMINATION’
It wasn’t necessarily pretty, but the ‘Caps got the job done.
And they did so thanks to “character, guts, and determination,” according to head coach Carl Robinson, who watched from a box due to his suspension.
The game plan was simple: try to catch Columbus on the counter. They are one of the best possession-based teams in MLS – especially at home.