A blockbuster trade, facing a young coach, a rookie battle and a little bit more #PickPat are all part of today’s Five Things ahead of tonight’s match against the Vancouver Whitecaps at Toyota Park. Live coverage of the match begins at 7pm CT on CSN Chicago with kickoff set for 7:30pm CT (coverage begins on 97.5 FM ESPN Deportes).
1) GETTING READY FOR LE RICHARDS… Doing this article the day before seems like a good idea until New York and Vancouver pull off a blockbuster trade on Friday night… What were the chances the Whitecaps would send Sebastian Le Toux to the Red Bulls in exchange for Dane Richards and allocation money? Let’s just say that’s why you keep your office e-mail connected to your phone at all times.
Having played the Fire with the Red Bulls less than a month ago, Richards joined his new side in Chicago Friday night and will be available for selection tonight. Don’t expect to see a start from the Jamaican but wouldn’t be surprised to see him make his first Whitecaps appearance in the match.
COACH'S TAKE on Vancouver