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VANCOUVER -- Vancouver Whitecaps head coach Martin Rennie is wary of a potential hangover hurting his squad ahead of his teams clash with the visiting Chicago Fire on Sunday. The Whitecaps (8-5-5) secured their first Cascadia Cup win last week thanks to an emotion charged 2-0 win over the Seattle Sounders in front of 22,500 fans at BC place. The result meant just as much to the players as it did to the fans, with some Caps players savouring the moment by dancing in front of the Southsiders supporters section afterwards. But with more than a week of rest ahead of a date with the Fire (6-8-3), Rennie has used the time to keep his players grounded as the Caps look to extend their unbeaten streak to a club-record six games. "That is a big concern, making sure that our focus is right," Rennie said when asked about the lingering effects of a historic win. "Obviously the atmosphere was fantastic last week and it was really lively, so the players have to make sure they come with a real intensity (Sunday) because it might take a little bit longer for the game to get going. "So we have to make sure that we are on top of it and very focused and thats something weve got to make sure were ready for." A fast start against the Fire -- who saw their own six-game undefeated streak end last weekend in a 2-1 home loss to Sporting Kansas City -- could be key as Chicago have given up five goals in the opening 15 minutes of games this season. Whitecaps striker Kenny Miller scored after just four minutes against Seattle, while the Fire trailed Sporting 2-0 after just 10 minutes. The Eastern Conference outfit have also conceded the first goal a staggering 14 times -- the most in MLS -- and have compiled a 4-8-2 record from those encounters. Rennie said there were some similarities between the Sounders and Chicago and urged his team to push forward from the kick-off. "I think they are similar in their set-up to Seattle so we have to play the same and really get on top of them from the start and if we can get an early goal that would be fantastic for us," he said. Besides the shaky Chicago defence, Vancouver will be looking to put plenty of pressure on goalkeeper Paolo Tornaghi, who is filling in for first-choice custodian Sean Johnson (international duty with USA at the Gold Cup). Tornaghi has started the past two games and conceded two goals in each of them. In late March, the Italian was in net during a 4-1 drubbing by Chivas USA. Said Rennie: "We want to get on top of their whole team and the fact that its not their starting goalkeeper may be a little advantage for us." The Whitecaps are set to field the same starting lineup that took the pitch against Seattle, with Johnny Leveron and Brad Rusin playing in central defence once again. Even though new Danish recruit David Ousted is now eligible to play, goalkeeper Brad Knighton will keep his place in net after his brilliant shutout against Seattle was rewarded with MLS Player of the Week honours. "The lineup picks itself pretty much when you win," Rennie said. Rusin, 26, has started the past two games after overcoming a calf injury and he is enjoying his role alongside Honduran Leveron, despite the usual language issues. "For the most part its been good," the American said. "Weve played against two quality teams in Sporting Kansas City away and Seattle here and to be fair we got two pretty good results. "Ultimately its just about being confident and going out there and doing what we do, doing what I do and of course Johnny just doing what he does -- controlling the ball and playing long -- things like that so I think we make a good pair." Playing in front of the in-form Knighton -- who has kept clean sheets in two of the past three games -- has also helped. "It definitely gives us confidence in front of him and just knowing hes gonna be there," Rusin said. Rennie is satisfied with the output of the Rusin-Leveron tandem but the imminent return of veteran Andy OBrien will create some competition, which doesnt faze the Indiana native. "You always want competition for positions," Rusin said. "It makes you a better player, youve got to be honest with yourself and you cant take days off even at training so I think its good for all of us." The spotlight will be on Rusin and Leveron this weekend with top marksman Mike Magee coming to town. Since returning to his hometown club from LA Galaxy during the season, Magee has netted five goals in six games but Rusin wont be putting too much emphasis on the match-up. "It doesnt really matter who I play against," he said. "I just think thats how all of us are. If we come out here and play our game and worry about ourselves, I think well get the job done." Notes: Fire midfielder Daniel Paladini will miss the game through suspension. He has two goals and three assists this season. . . Jamaican international Shaun Francis is set to make his debut for Chicago this weekend. The left-back will replace the suspended Gonzalo Segares. . . Chicago captain Logan Pause (back) could return after sitting out the past two games while fellow midfielder Patrick Nyarko (hamstring) is confident he will be right for Sunday. Ray Nitschke Packers Jersey . But the quarterback hopes to stay involved in football after officially calling it quits Tuesday. 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The push for a Tasmanian A-League team is gaining high-powered support, with independent Denison MP Andrew Wilkie meeting Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Wednesday to discuss the proposal.Wilkie is seeking federal government funds for a redevelopment of North Hobart Oval, where the new club would be based.Mr Turnbull will consider the matter, according to a statement released by Wilkie, who said he would continue to look for opportunities to champion Tasmanias A-League bid at a federal level.I see the main way in which the Commonwealth could assist the bid is by providing funding for the redevelopment of the North Hobart Oval, which would become the home of the new club, Wilkie told AAP.Its currently used for Aussie Rules and my understanding is that it would remain a multi-use oval.Football Federation Australia is currently drawing up a set of criteria for A-League expansion bids, which will be released early next year.However, Tasmania has emerged as an unlikely early frontrunner.Former Melbourne Victory shareholders Robert Belteky and Harry Stamoulis are the money men behind the bid and believe a Tasmanian team can attract crowds of between 8000 and 10,000 every week..dddddddddddd.They believe the team can be ready for next season and have committed to securing at least one marquee player.Games would be split between Hobarts Blundstone Arena and Launcestons Aurora Stadium, presumably until North Hobart Oval is redeveloped.Tasmanias only current national sporting representation is in cricket, through the states Sheffield Shield team and Big Bash League franchise Hobart Hurricanes.The passion for football in Tasmania is severely underestimated by people who havent spent the time there, Belteky told SEN Radios World of Football program.We think we offer a lot more to the game than just bringing football to Tasmania, we believe it would also add to the game holistically and overall.Belteky also believes contrary to popular opinion, a Tasmanian team would actually be a boon for broadcasters.Our view is a state of 500,000 people that have had no access to supporting their own football club, the take-up on Fox Sports subscriptions would be huge, he said.We think that would add a lot to the game financially as well.