5 Reasons Why Whitecaps FC Will Win 2014 MLS Cup

With the heat still very much on for the Vancouver Whitecaps, it's likely they'll look to use the pressure as an enabling factor. A baptism of fire certainly awaits them over the course of the final run-in, but that can be used as an advantage. If they're good enough to wade through this difficult period, they'll be ready for the challenge of winning the MLS Cup.

A manager's motivations can often be the difference between winning and losing. Although club captain Pedro Morales is doing his best to rally the troops, Robinson has the final say. A coach who fully believes in his troops, his tactics and encouragements from the sidelines over the next few weeks will be more than crucial.

Without the likes of global superstars Thierry Henry, Landon Donovan or the Republic of Ireland's Robbie Keane among their ranks, the Caps have had to rely on the likes of 24-year-old Darren Mattocks to provide a cutting edge moving forward. With six goals and three assists to his name already, the Jamaican is doing a pretty comprehensive job.

Far and away their most valuable squad member, Morales has been an inspiration at key times this season, with 10 goals and 10 assists to his name. Only recently, his brace against Real Salt Lake catapulted them back into playoff contention – and it showed what a spark he can be. Should they clinch the final spot in the offseason, the Chilean's goals will surely play a major role in how their season pans out.

A tenacious bunch of players, they've fought against the tide on more than one occasion this season. While they may have looked dead and buried at one or two points this year, they've bounced back. In truth, they've picked the perfect time to round into form, and if they play to their strengths in the final stretch, this team might just start to realize their dream of MLS glory. It's a long shot, but they have the right attitude for it.