Whitecaps aim for win ahead of season-defining road trip

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps return to action against the San Jose Earthquakes for the final home game on Sunday before a seven-game road trip that could define their season and their playoff chances.
The Whitecaps have struggled throughout the season to pick up points on the road but need them in order to clinch a playoff spot, an outcome that head coach Vanni Sartini has promised throughout the season.
“I look forward to the challenge of these seven games away. We’ve l