Strikingly, the evening – while quite cold – began without a speck of snow in sight at Rio Tinto Stadium. That would change soon enough. PHOTO: Jeff Swinger/USA TODAY Sports
Joao Plata wins a header over Russell Teibert. PHOTO: Russell Isabella/USA TODAY Sports Images
Vancouver Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson looks skyward as the snow begins to fall in earnest in the first half. PHOTO: Russell Isabella/USA TODAY Sports Images
RSL's Sebastian Saucedo challenges Vancouver defender Jake Nerwinski. PHOTO: Jeff Swinger/USA TODAY Sports Images
Snow clings to Kyle Beckerman's dreadlocks as he makes a challenge. PHOTO: Jeff Swinger/USA TODAY Sports Images
Grounds crew clear the lines of snow. PHOTO: Jeff Swinger/USA TODAY Sports Images
Luke Mulholland and his RSL teammates celebrate a goal. PHOTO: Russell Isabella/USA TODAY Sports Images
Many of RSL's hardy fans stuck it out despite the tough conditions, and created a party atmosphere. PHOTO: Jeff Swinger/USA TODAY Sports Images
Former New York Red Bulls teammates turned coaching adversaries Carl Robinson and Mike Petke embrace after Saturday's game, Petke's first in charge of RSL. PHOTO: Jeff Swinger/USA TODAY Sports Images
Petke salutes the RSL fans after the final whistle. PHOTO: Jeff Swinger/USA TODAY Sports Images
