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The Whitecaps knew they needed a high-end central defender even before the season started. Michael Raffl Flyers Jersey Authentic . That need was exacerbated on Saturday after a second half meltdown that saw the Caps fortunate to escape from PPL Park with a point, despite leading 2-0 at half time. The difference between the 4-3 win in Portland and the 3-3 draw in Penn State was the first 25 minutes of the 2nd half. Against the Timbers, the Whitecaps didnt allow their opponents any kind of life after the interval and, in the end, added a fourth goal. In Philadelphia, there was only one team that came out of the tunnel it seemed and Vancouver was under siege from minute 46 on. A simple tactical switch by the Unions John Hackworth saw a largely invisible Zach Pfeffer replaced by Michael Lahoud, whose defensive work in midfield seemed to allow Philadelphias technical players to see more of the ball. Beyond that, it wasnt pace that got the home side back in the game, but instead some good, old fashioned wing play and continuous service to a rejuvenated-looking Conor Casey. The 32-year-old target forward was simply no match for the Whitecaps central defenders. Before getting injured, it seemed as though Jay DeMerit was the more likely Whitecap to win the odd aerial battle, but after landing awkwardly in the 38th-minute, one has to wonder whether Jay DeMerits long-term availability is in serious jeopardy. Compounding the Whitecaps troubles at the back was a worrisome performance by Johnny Leveron, who has been touted as Carl Robinsons guy since the boss scouted him after an impressive 2012 Olympic campaign. The 23-year-old Honduran is billed as a defensive quarterback - a player who can make a great first pass. But on Saturday, his first pass was often a panic ball straight into touch and defensively, well, Leveron had a nightmare. He couldnt catch up anywhere close to Sebastien LeToux on the equalizing goal and then he inexplicably gave Casey acres of space at the top of the box, meekly turning his back on what was then the go-ahead goal. With Andy OBrien turing 35 this month and Jay DeMerit now on the sidelines, the centre-back search has suddenly become the bigger priority than a goal-poaching striker. Short term, Carlyle Mitchell could be back in the picture. He and Leveron found some synergy together in one of the more fruitful periods of the 2013 campaign thanks to the Trinidadians recovery speed and defensive athleticism. Third-overall pick Christian Dean still needs some seasoning, which makes one think that a young, athletic blue-chip centre back is now at the top of the shopping list with the transfer window about to open. Carl Robinson and his web of scouts will be scouring the globe to hopefully unearth a player who fits the Whitecaps criteria of young and with upside value. Asked about a rumoured MLS link with former Man City and Everton vet Joleon Lescott, the manager acknowledged his pedigree, but admitted that the 31-year-old former England international could command an unrealistic wage. To think that Vancouver has taken four of six points away from home while conceding six goals in those games makes you wonder where they could be if they shore up, arguably, their most vulnerable position. Matt Read Flyers Jersey .ca contributor Grant McCagg provides a look at some risers and fallers on the prospect watch. Michal Neuvirth Flyers Jersey Authentic . Down 2-1 after Rick Nash scored on a penalty shot, the Oilers ran off four unanswered goals in the remainder of the second period on the way to a 6-3 victory on Sunday. http://www.hockeyflyersauthentic.com/bernie-parent-jersey/ . - Leon Draisaitl scored a hat trick as the Prince Albert Raiders stormed past the Swift Current Broncos 5-2 in Western Hockey League action Tuesday.Mercedes and Ferraris battle for F1 supremacy has ramped up at the Russian GP with both teams spending their first in-season engine development tokens. Ferrari drivers Sebastian Vettel and Kimi Raikkonen will race with new internal combustion engines in Sochi after the team spent three of the nine tokens they had left over from the winter.Meanwhile, Mercedes have used two of their 13 outstanding tokens on fuel system improvements, which their championship-defending works outfit and three customers teams - Williams, Force India and Manor - will all benefit from this weekend. However, none of the eight Mercedes-powered cars in question are required to fit fresh engines as the improvements come outside the sealed areas of the power unit. The world champions have also introduced a new oil from suppliers Petronas.Mercedes now have 11 tokens left to use over the remaining 17 races. Ferraris need ffor performance improvements are more acute with the Scuderia already over 50 points adrift of Mercedes in the Constructors Championship. Customized Philadelphia Flyers Jerseys. The teams start to the season has been hindered by reliability problems, with Vettel and Raikkonen both registering a DNF apiece in the opening three rounds.It seems that Ferrari spent three of their engine tokens on combustion, which is half for performance and half for reliability, said Sky Sports F1s Ted Kravitz.That means Vettel is now on his third engine out of five for the season. We presume that the swapping around will only last so far and hell have to take a sixth. Raikkonen is on his second engine.Hopefully well see more for the neutral this weekend.Watch the whole Russian GP weekend - LIVE ONLY on Sky Sports F1. The race begins at 1pm on Sunday, with build-up from 11.30am. Or watch the race without a contract for £6.99 on NOW TV. Also See: Rosberg: Rivals will fight back Red Bull taking aim at Ferrari Cheap Heat Jerseys Cheap Bucks Jerseys Cheap Timberwolves Jerseys Cheap Pelicans Jerseys Cheap Knicks Jerseys Cheap Thunder Jerseys Cheap Magic Jerseys Cheap 76ers Jerseys Cheap Suns Jerseys Cheap Blazers Jerseys Cheap Sacramento Kings Jerseys Cheap Spurs Jerseys Cheap Raptors Jerseys Cheap Jazz Jerseys Cheap Wizards Jerseys ' ' '