VANCOUVER, BC – A year ago, Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s key priority for the upcoming season was fairly clear: more goals with an eye on a deeper MLS Cup Playoff run than ever before.
The team banged in 45 goals during the regular season, three more than the previous year, but were held scoreless in their two-leg Western Conference Semifinal playoff series against Portland Timbers. It wasn't quite the extra goal output head coach Carl Robinson had targeted for his young team, but it took the 'Caps to their most successful season to date in MLS.
Good, but not good enough for Robinson, who has once again made increasing goals, and bolstering Vancouver's attack, his offseason priority.