Match Preview: Whitecaps Open Cup Play with Tricky Costa Rica Trip
The Third Sub [Unofficial]
February 18, 2026
For the second straight year, the Vancouver Whitecaps will open their season with a trip to Costa Rica, as they open their CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign as Cartaginés on Wednesday. This time, the expectations for the ‘Caps in this competition will be somewhat different, going from “happy to be here” to believing that they will be a genuine threat to win CCC after their trip …
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