Robinson sets sights on 2017 after dominating season finale

VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC had no lack of motivation heading in to their season finale with Portland Timbers at BC Place on Sunday afternoon.

They talked all week about their desire to play spoiler and prevent the Timbers from getting into the playoffs. Factor in knowing a victory by three goals or more would secure the Cascadia Cup for a record-breaking sixth time and the 'Caps came out all guns blazing, achieving both in a comprehensive 4-1 victory.

The ‘Caps turned in one of their best performances of the season, raising the obvious question of just where has that form been all year?

“This performance absolutely drives me mad,” said head coach Carl Robinson. “People will say,…