Halford & Brough in the Morning The Rebuild Will Be A Slow Process
Mar 20, 2026
Kevin Egan, Apple TV MLS analyst who covers Major League Soccer and the Vancouver Whitecaps. He praises Vancouver’s 4-0 start and attacking style. He compares the Whitecaps to MLS elites like LAFC. He previews San Jose as a tough test. He explains MLS’s sprint season shift and talks about big-name signings and the league’s growing profile.
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Marco Rossi's Hot Streak Amid Team Struggles
- Marco Rossi has nine points in four games and is outproducing many teammates during a tough season.
- Jason Brough and Mike Halford reference Rossi's recent nine-point run and questions about line listing practices.
Canucks Rebuild Is A Multiyear Slow Process
- The Canucks are in the early stages of a slow rebuild rather than oscillating between steps forward and back.
- Jason Brough argues their current roster lacks game-breaking talent and results should be judged over years not single games.
Measure Rebuild By Assets Not Game Results
- Stop evaluating the rebuild by game-to-game results and focus on asset accumulation and long-term plans.
- Mike Halford stresses patience and measuring progress by acquiring assets, not by March 2026 win/loss swings.