VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Tuesday that fewer than 500 tickets remain for Saturday’s crucial final MLS regular season match against Colorado Rapids. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PT at BC Place – TV: TSN1, RADIO: TSN 1410 Vancouver, teamradio.ca, MOBILE: bell.ca/mobiletv, ONLINE:TSN GO.
The situation is clear for Whitecaps FC heading into Saturday’s match: win and they’re in the playoffs. However, as illustrated below, Vancouver can also qualify depending on Portland’s result earlier in the day against FC Dallas (kickoff at 5:30 p.m. PT).
- If Portland beat FC Dallas, Whitecaps FC need a win to qualify.
- If Portland draw with FC Dallas, Whitecaps FC need a win or draw to qualify.
- If Portland lose to FC Dallas, Whitecaps FC will automatically qualify regardless of their result against Colorado.
Saturday will also mark Fan Appreciation Night at BC Place. Prior to kickoff, former Whitecaps FC captain and the club’s first ever MLS signing Jay DeMerit will be honoured in a pre-match retirement ceremony. Full list of activations below:
Fan Appreciation Night
- Jay DeMerit retirement ceremony
- Cascadia Cup trophy presentation
- First 7,000 fans will receive a Whitecaps FC toque upon entry
- 35% off merchandise (50% off for Season Ticket Holders), while supplies last
- Collector's cup for $5
- In-match prize giveaways such as EA SPORTS FIFA 15 video games and Sport Chek gift cards
- Whitecaps FC halftime prize cannon
- Halftime Kia contest
- Whitecaps FC jerseys off the back of players after the match
- Post-match prizes thrown to crowd by players
- Loyalty Program rewards
- Vancouver Southsiders fancy dress night
Fans are encouraged to act now in order to secure their seats to the club’s biggest match of the season. Tickets remain available for Saturday’s match at whitecapsfc.com/tickets.
Should Whitecaps FC clinch the fifth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, they would play in the Knockout Round (fourth vs. fifth) on the road against either Real Salt Lake or FC Dallas on Wednesday, October 29 or Thursday, October 30. If Whitecaps FC were to win the Knockout Round match, they would host Seattle Sounders FC or LA Galaxy in the first leg of the Western Conference semifinal (first vs. fourth/fifth) on either Saturday, November 1 or Sunday, November 2 at BC Place.
The best way for fans to secure their seats to every home match next season is by purchasing 2015 Season Tickets. For more information on all Whitecaps FC ticket options, call 604.669.9283 ext. 2 or visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets.
