The Vancouver Whitecaps were able to advance past the knockout round of the MLS Cup playoffs on Wednesday evening, thanks to a 5-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes. While some have certainly taken note of the Caps dominance, many have noted that the Earthquakes were probably the squad most teams would have preferred to face in the first round. In other words, the Earthquakes were not an elite team and should not be taken as a measuring stick for how successful Vancouver will be when they face Seattle Sounders in the next round.
Can the Vancouver Whitecaps Defeat a Playoff Team or Have They Lucked Out Beating Non-Playoff Teams?
