Whitecaps try to dig out of West cellar vs. Earthquakes

Vancouver Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini told his players after last Sunday's 1-0 victory against Toronto FC that they played "like a bunch of mothers."

Sartini, whose team plays host to the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday, meant it in a good way on Mother's Day.

"Mothers care, mothers fight for their kids, they're tough, and they need to be tough," Sartini said.

Sartini hopes the Whitecaps (2-6-1, 7 points) will conti