{"id":49185,"date":"2024-02-06T00:16:43","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T05:16:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/?p=49185"},"modified":"2024-02-06T22:57:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-07T03:57:31","slug":"vancouver-whitecaps-vs-tigres-uanl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2024\/02\/06\/vancouver-whitecaps-vs-tigres-uanl\/","title":{"rendered":"Vancouver Whitecaps vs Tigres UANL Predictions on February 7"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Vancouver Whitecaps (temporarily known as the Vancouver Island Whitecaps FC) vs Tigres UANL game will be the fourth game between the two teams. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Both teams faced each other in the competition when it was called the Concacaf Champions League.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Vancouver Whitecaps vs Tigres UANL at Starlight Stadium<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">ROSTER DROP for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheChampions?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheChampions<\/a> \ud83c\udfc6\u2b07\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p>Join us at Starlight Stadium on Feb 7th! \ud83c\udf9f <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VnpJq4H5mD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/VnpJq4H5mD<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VWFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#VWFC<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ConcaChampions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#ConcaChampions<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Q8QMmRzPwA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/Q8QMmRzPwA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WhitecapsFC\/status\/1752504792428204059?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 31, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Vancouver Whitecaps FC (0-1-4)<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Vancouver Whitecaps FC are not in good form. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In pre-season, they have only earned themselves one point in their last four games. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They just earned that point on Tuesday, January 30, when they drew 1-1 against FK Haugesund.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, there is some optimism of the Whitecaps improving as their Concacaf Champions Cup campaign is set to kick off (source: Vancouver Whitecaps FC). <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is what Vanni Sartini said about the game against Tigres:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whitecapsfc.com\/video\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">\u201cI think we&#8217;ll know. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Yeah, next week, I think we&#8217;re getting ready. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">We&#8217;re better than, of course three weeks ago when we started. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">But, uh, as you said before, we, we are in the preparation phase.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The game coming up against Tigres will be the first competitive game for the squad this year after a series of pre-season games. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The last competitive game they had was a loss against Los Angeles FC in the MLS Cup Playoffs at BC Place. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">It will be a tough game for the Whitecaps, but one they will surely be up for.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">READ MORE: <\/span><\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2023\/06\/08\/three-takeaways-whitecaps-win-voyageurs-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Three Takeaways: Whitecaps Win The Voyageurs Cup<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Whitecaps made the 2024 Concacaf Champions League by winning the Voyageurs Cup with a home victory against CF Montr\u00e9al at BC Place.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Tigres UANL (3-2-0)<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"es\" dir=\"ltr\">Mucho tigre en la tribuna del San Luis, me llam\u00f3 eso la atenci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p>Para ser partido entre semana dudo que todos ellos hayan viajado desde Nuevo Le\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p>Simplemente el estar peleando tantos a\u00f1os los t\u00edtulos est\u00e1 generando arrastre nacional.<\/p>\n<p>Bien. Ah\u00ed la llevamos. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J31V8WMZ5U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/J31V8WMZ5U<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Tigres UANL (@SomosTigres) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SomosTigres\/status\/1750409325661548966?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">January 25, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Tigres UANL has not lost a game in their last five games. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, the slight concern with the team is that they are winless in their last two games. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This included a 2-2 draw against Pumas UNAM, where they were unable to hold onto a 2-0 lead against Pumas UNAM. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They also won some important games though, including a game-winning goal scored by Juan Brunetta against San Luis.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They are still a team to be reckoned with as they made the final of the Liga MX competition back in December. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">They also made this edition of the Concacaf Champions Cup by winning the Liga MX Clausura championship in 2023 with a win over Guadalajara.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Previous Meetings Between the Two Teams<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">These teams have some history in the Concacaf Champions Cup when it was known as the Concacaf Champions League back in the semi-finals stage of 2017. In those two games, Tigres won at home 2-0, before winning again in a 2-1 victory over the Whitecaps.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The last meeting was actually at the Leagues Cup last year, when Tigres again came out victorious, but this time in a penalty-shootout against Vancouver. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The &#8216;Caps have yet to beat Tigres in a competitive match.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Players to Watch for Both Teams<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">That Brian White \ud83d\udd04 Ryan Gauld connection!<\/p>\n<p>Brian White opens the scoring with his team-leading goal for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VWFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#VWFC<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/16CTu9SUzb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/16CTu9SUzb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLS\/status\/1697053589049344115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">August 31, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">READ MORE: <\/span><\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/soccer\/2024\/01\/27\/iconic-vancouver-whitecaps-name-logo\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The Iconic Vancouver Whitecaps FC Name And Logo Origins<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Brian White is a player Tigres will probably scout thoroughly as the game on Wednesday approaches. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">He has a knack for scoring goals with 15 scored in MLS play and has also dished out five assists for his club last year. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">White has also played well with Ryan Gauld, who also had a fantastic MLS season with 11 goals and 12 assists. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is what White said about the partnership with Gauld last year (source: transfermarkt):<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">&#8220;I&#8217;m not really sure that&#8217;s something I could put a finger on,\u201d <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.us\/mls-top-attacking-duos-whitecaps-stars-ryan-gauld-and-brian-white-lead-the-way\/view\/news\/428665\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">White said when asked about his chemistry with Gauld after the DC United game<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> . \u201cI think ever since we started playing together in 2021, I think we&#8217;ve had &#8220;this good connection on and off the field. We just have a good run of form right now, and it&#8217;s just opening goals and helping the team, and hopefully, we can continue on this pattern of play.&#8221;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is while Nicol\u00e1s Ib\u00e1\u00f1ez will be a player for Vancouver to watch as he scored two goals in Tigres&#8217; last game in Liga MX. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">There is also the ever dangerous Andr\u00e9-Pierre Gignac, who has already scored 12 goals in 18 games in league competition play for Tigres this year.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Predictions and How To Watch The Game<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New name, who dis? <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VWFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#VWFC<\/a> x <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/VIWFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#VIWFC<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MW2MhUmCjy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/MW2MhUmCjy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WhitecapsFC\/status\/1754526710522167464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">READ MORE: <\/span><\/span><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2024\/01\/10\/fifa-world-cup-26-vancouver-canada\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">FIFA World Cup 26 Vancouver \u2013 Important Soccer City In Canada<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">PREDICTIONS: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0 \u2013 Tigres UANL 1<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Even at Starlight Stadium, expect a close game between the two. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Starlight Stadium might also be a different type of stadium that Tigres are not used to play. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However, the Whitecaps are in pre-season mode and have not won a game in their last eight games. <\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Also, Tigres is an elite Liga MX side and they will show their quality in Greater Victoria on Wednesday.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Fans can watch the game between the two sides at 10:00 PM ET and it will be shown live on OneSoccer and it will also be shown on Telus and FuboTV.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Photo Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports, of a Diego Lainez Headshot and a Brian White Headshot, on August 4, 2023.<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Vancouver Whitecaps (temporarily known as the Vancouver Island Whitecaps FC) vs Tigres UANL game will be the fourth game between the two teams. 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