<i>"Caps Countdown" is our Vancouver Whitecaps player rankings with a twist. The starting eleven is ranked from eleven to one, from worst to first. Who was the 'man of the match' and who, if anyone, had a game to forget in the late drama of the 2-1 Canadian Championship loss in Toronto? Aaron Campbell makes his selections. Do you agree?</i>
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<b>STARTING XI:</b>
11 - Nigel Reo-Coker
Looked so slow when being attacked by TFC strikers. Is completely out of game shape and may not have got another game if Ethen Sampson was fit.
10 - Erik Hurtado
Wasn't a huge threat attacking in the first half. Had some really bad clearances from the defensive box. Needs to show more attack and good touch to get minutes over Manneh.
9 - Marco Bustos
Great so see Marco get the start. However did look sloppy and out of place most of his time on the pitch. It's all uphill for Marco from here.
8 - Christian Dean
Looked rushed when he was pressured with the ball. A few too many times he just knocked the ball to a TFC player. Threw his weight around nicely when he had to.
7 - Kianz Froese
Was surprised to see Kianz get the start. At times he was hidden on the pitch but overall had a good game.
6 - Carlyle Mitchell
Was lucky not to get a red on his hard challenge. Played physical with Defoe, Gilberto and Bradley. A big body who is great in the air.
5 - Nico Mezquida
Had some great looks but couldn't get to the right spot on the pitch to get quality shots. Worked well with Kianz and Marco in middle of pitch.
4 - Johnny Leveron
Almost got to the ball on Defoe's goal. Was calm and played well with Mitchell. Should get the start on Saturday over DeMerit in my opinion.
3 - Bryce Alderson
A bit choppy at times but overall a pretty solid game for his first start. Attacked when he had to and stepped up physically when needed also.
2 - Marco Carducci
Was a bit jumpy off his line to start the game. You can tell he was anxious to play the game. Was right to attack Defoe on first goal but need to get down quicker. On second goal was a little too far back on his line. Overall a great first game considering who he was playing against.
1. Russell Teibert
A great game by Teibert. Was all over the pitch and had a great chance at the end of the first half. Was a pain for TFC midfielders and defenders.
<b>SUPER SUBS:</b>
3 - Sebastian Fernandez
Came on at a time when the Whitecaps needed an offensive spark. Wasn't able to attack the tired TFC defenders.
2 - Omar Salgado
Had a chance to tie the game early after subbing into the game. Was a good big man presence that the Whitecaps haven't had this season.
1 - Kekuta Manneh
Show me the Manneh!!! A huge away goal that was much needed. Is showing a great nose for the back of the net.
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