Whitecaps suffer first loss of the season, aim to bounce back quickly
- The Vancouver Whitecaps experienced their first loss of the season, falling 3-1 to the Chicago Fire, according to head coach Sorensen.
- Striker Philip Zinckernagel scored in the 62nd minute, contributing to the match, and the Whitecaps remain first in the Western Conference standings with a record of 4-1-0 despite the loss.
- The match was witnessed by a crowd of 18,717 at BC Place Stadium, where fans protested by booing the U.S. National anthem.
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Whitecaps suffer first loss of the season, aim to bounce back quickly
VANCOUVER - Jesper Sorensen knew a perfect season was unlikely.
Fire put an end to Whitecaps' perfect start with victory
The Vancouver Whitecaps fell behind early then gave up two second-half goals in a 3-1 loss to the Chicago Fire Saturday night for their first loss of the Major League Soccer season. Striker Philip Zinckernagel scored in the 62nd minute and assisted on Hugo Cuypers’ goal in the opening minute for Chicago. Midfielder Rominique Kouame put the match away with a goal in extra time. Forward Daniel Rios tied the match for the Whitecaps in the 15th minu…
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