Vancouver Whitecaps FC will open the 2022 Canadian Championship at home against Canadian Premier League side Valour FC, as drawn live on OneSoccer on Wednesday. The first round will be played between May 10 and 12. Date and kickoff time will be announced at a later date.
This will be the first time that the 'Caps face Valour FC, who are led by former Whitecaps FC assistant coach Phillip Dos Santos.
The winner of the Whitecaps FC versus Valour FC match will play on the road for the quarterfinal round at the winner of Cavalry FC versus FC Edmonton.
If the 'Caps win, their road to the Voyageurs Cup will be:
- Preliminary Round: May 10-12 - home
- Quarterfinal: May 24-26 - away
- Semifinal: June 21-23 - home
- Final: July - home
2022 will be the the 15th year of the Canadian Championship, with Whitecaps FC previously winning the Voyageurs Cup in 2015.
