VANCOUVER - It was the calm before the storm.

The Vancouver Whitecaps used a weeklong break to rest and recharge — though they still made waves off the pitch with the acquisition of former Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller — before beginning the final 10 games of the Major League Soccer season.

The Whitecaps (13-5-6) start their stretch run on the road against the struggling San Jose Earthquakes (7-10-8) Saturday.

Vancouver has played 35 games across all competitions since February. Many players like Canadian Jayden Nelson and American Brian White, the team’s leading scorer with 11 goals, also played international matches for their country.

The Whitecaps are enjoying one of the best seasons in franchise history, managing an impressive 17-7-11 across all competitions, but the number of g

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