The Earthquakes have qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time in five seasons. Now what?



In their first postseason test since 2012, the Quakes (13-7-14) will travel to BC Place to take on the Vancouver Whitecaps (15-7-12) at 7:30 p.m.. It’s the Quakes second trip to British Columbia in a little more than a week and will be played on a short three-day turnaround after the thrilling Decision Day win over Minnesota United FC to reach the postseason.



It’s a winnable game for both sides. The Quakes are riding a wave of positive emotion after finally conquering their playoff-qualifying demons and the Whitecaps are loaded front to back with quality MLS players.



While it’s a road matchup for the Quakes, a situation which has caused them problems nearly all season (11 road points in 2017, second worst of MLS playoff teams), the Whitecaps have not been much better at home (32 points, worst of MLS playoff teams).



With the...