VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC are set to host Eastern Conference side Chicago Fire at 7 p.m. PT (TSN2 and TSN 1040 radio). Here’s a look at Vancouver’s starting lineup:
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1.David Ousted; 8.Fraser Aird, 4.Kendall Waston, 26.Tim Parker, 2.Jordan Harvey; 77.Pedro Morales, 15.MatÃas Laba; 7.Christian Bolaños, 11.Nicolás Mezquida, 13.Cristian Techera; 9.Masato Kudo
Substitutes
70.Paolo Tornaghi, 17.Andrew Jacobson, 19.Erik Hurtado, 23.Kekuta Manneh, 27.Blas Pérez, 31.Russell Teibert, 44.Pa-Modou Kah
Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson keeps the same starting XI that defeated Portland Timbers this past Saturday. This is the second time this year that he has used the same XI in back-to-back matches. There is one change on the bench, with Kekuta Manneh returning from suspension to replace an injured Octavio Rivero (left ankle sprain).
Also of note:
- Left back Jordan Harvey makes his 134th MLS regular season appearance with Whitecaps FC, breaking the club record previously held by Gershon Koffie.
- Midfielder Christian Bolaños makes his fourth consecutive start – the native of San José, Costa Rica has scored in his last three matches.
Injuries
20.Deybi Flores - right adductor strain suffered in the first half of the April 22 USL away match against LA Galaxy II
22.Christian Dean - left foot fracture suffered during training on March 1, had surgery on March 9, currently working with the trainers
29.Octavio Rivero - left ankle sprain
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