Colin's Keys to Saturday's playoff match in KC

Colin Miller's Keys to the Match

It's playoff time.

Tune in on matchday for a one hour pre-match show and one hour post-match show as Colin Miller and Corey Basso call the action live on AM730.

Saturday's pre-match show kicks off at 1 p.m. PT at whitecapsfc.com/am730.

Here are Colin’s keys for a massive playoff match in Kansas City.

Press high

The 'Caps did well down the stretch with their press, and they will need that to continue in the playoffs.

It's important that they stick with their identity.

They need to win the ball and put Sporting Kansas City goalkeeper Tim Melia under pressure.

Set plays

This has been a key all season long, attacking and defending.

The quality of the delivery will be vital, and Ryan Gauld has absolutely been delivering.

I was at training this week and the 'Caps were looking sharp.

Ryan Gauld vs. Johnny Russell, Part II

This was a key heading into the last match between these teams at BC Place in October. And the two talented Scottish attacking players proved that to be the case.

Each of them scored, with Gauld ultimately pushing the 'Caps to the 2-1 win.

Both players are critical to their teams.