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The Vancouver Whitecaps look like they will open the 2019 season with more question marks than signed players, and don’t expect any answers to those questions until later in the year.

The new-look squad — and that includes the retro kit the team will wear as it celebrates the 40th anniversary of its Soccer Bowl win — likely won’t be complete until the next transfer window opens.

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The first half of the season will see the bulk of the games at B.C. Place Stadium, before a murderous stretch from June 26 to Aug. 28 that will see Vancouver on the road for nine of 12 games, before finishing the season playing four out of five at home — with the one road trip a short jaunt to L.A. to face the Galaxy.

Here’s a look at the complete schedule, with a few highlights:

Saturday, March 2, 3 p.m. — Minnesota United FC (TSN)

The Loons cleaned house after a dysfunctional 2018, parting ways with 13 players this season, though they did sign a new DP in Jan Gregus. With the Caps losing Alphonso Davies and missing the playoffs last year, the season and home opener couldn’t be more important.