the Caps start the 2026 season coming off a 2025 run that included a TELUS Canadian Championship title and a Western Conference title, and runs to the finals of both the Concacaf Champions Cup and MLS Cup. They opened 2026 with Concacaf Champions Cup action vs. C.S. Cartaginés, and reported a home opener with strong ticket sales, after a four-week Spain preseason. Six new first-team players joined, including two Whitecaps FC 2 products and international signings, as they prepared for a schedule highlighted by a home-heavy start and a return to MLS competition. Preseason previews highlight the early schedule and high expectations, home opener tickets surpassing 21,000 for the Real Salt Lake game on Feb 21. The Caps look to build on 2025 success, amid a packed calendar of MLS and CONCACAF fixtures, with a home-heavy early slate shaping the start to 2026.