Preseason is over and the countdown to First Kick off is on.
Vancouver Whitecaps head into the new season as Champions. Well of the Rose City Invitational tournament and there didn't even seem to be a trophy, but still....
We look back at the last game, a draw with Portland, what could be taken out of the tournament on the whole, and hear some thoughts from head coach <b>Carl Robinson</b>.
With the soon to be announced signing of attacking midfielder Pedro Morales, a midfield battle royale awaits and only the strong will survive. We look at the battle ahead and chat to one of the players hoping to come through it unscathed, <b>Russell Teibert</b>.
There are other battles out there too and one of them will be up front. The main man is <b>Kenny Miller</b> and we have a long chat with the Designated Player about his time in MLS so far, his injury troubles and his hopes for the team for the new season.
And there's still time to tell you about our new preview podcast which begins on Friday.
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