I have watched soccer for over 30 years. In addition to covering soccer for Daily Hive, I co-host From the Backline, a weekly podcast that talks about the Vancouver Whitecaps, MLS and soccer in general.

<h4 id='pressboard-ad-sponsorship-tag' style='margin-bottom: 35px;'></h4><p>The Vancouver Whitecaps kicked off their 2017 MLS campaign with a 0-0 draw against the Philadelphia Union. We review the match and look ahead to the CONCACAF semifinal clash against Tigres of Liga MX with Nayib Moran from ESPN FC.</p>
<h5 class="see-also-header">See also</h5><ul class="see-also-list"><li><a href="/vancouver/whitecaps-fc-philadelphia-union-mar-5-2017" target="_blank">Whitecaps FC open 2017 MLS season with goalless draw</a></li></ul>
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The Whitecaps started their 2017 MLS Season with a 0-0 draw at home. But the real test is coming next weekend against a Liga MX giant.