In a tight Western Conference race, Vancouver Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson believes the upcoming stretch could have a major impact on his team's chances. The Whitecaps will have to push forward without their captain again Sunday night when they return home to face Sporting Kansas City, which has lost only once in its last nine MLS matches. The Whitecaps (10-7-2) were riding high on a three-game winning streak before suffering a stunning 2-1 loss to conference-worst Colorado last Saturday in the last of five straight road games. More...