With one of the league’s best wingbacks, Julian Gressel now in Columbus, the spotlight will grow on freshly minted Canadian international Ali Ahmed. Since his arrival, few players have been as crucial to the Vancouver Whitecaps as Julian Gressel.
Ali Ahmed was a standout performer for Canada as both teams had chances to win the games. In the end, though, both teams earned a draw, which might have been fair considering the chances both teams had.
ANALYSIS – The Vancouver Whitecaps reached their second consecutive Canadian Championship final on Wednesday night at Starlight Stadium, as they brushed past Canadian Premier League side Pacific FC with a 3-0 victory.