Colin's Keys to the 2026 MLS opener

We're back! Make sure to tune in to myself and Asa Rehman on the call for every match.

Make sure to tune in on 730 CKNW and CKNW.com, starting with the pre-match show at 4 p.m. PT, and ending with the post-match show. Saturday's match kicks off at 4:30 p.m. PT.

Here are my keys for the 'Caps to kick off another big season with a victory over Real Salt Lake.

Stop Diego Luna

There are questions about whether or not he will play, with an injury from training.

But if he does, on his day he's a very influential player for RSL.

He’s a genuine talent. We must not give him time.

Get back our rhythm

The season has just begun, but we need to get back to our rhythm as quickly as possible.

There are some new players in the squad and we need them to get up to speed with the demands of playing for the Whitecaps, ASAP.

BC Place

We are going to have yet another fantastic crowd.

We can’t let the opening day pressure get to us.

We need our supporters to give us the best chance to win with their usual enthusiasm.