VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC are set to host Minnesota United at BC Place (7 p.m. PT on TSN1 – tickets still available). Here’s a look at Vancouver’s starting lineup.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1.David Ousted; 28.Jake Nerwinski, 4.Kendall Waston ©, 26.Tim Parker, 17.Marcel de Jong; 16.Tony Tchani, 31.Russell Teibert; 67.Alphonso Davies, 29.Yordy Reyna, 20.Brek Shea; 19.Erik Hurtado
Substitutes
24.Stefan Marinović, 8.Andrew Jacobson, 11.Nicolás Mezquida, 12.Fredy Montero, 13.Cristian Techera, 23.Bernie Ibini, 25.Sheanon Williams
NOTES:
- Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson makes five changes to his starting lineup from Saturday’s 3-2 win over Real Salt Lake at BC Place.
- The repeat starters are goalkeeper David Ousted, right back Jake Nerwinski, centre backs Kendall Waston and Tim Parker, central midfielder Tony Tchani, and attacking midfielder Yordy Reyna, who has three goals – all game-winners – in five starts this season
- There are three Canadian internationals in the starting XI: Alphonso Davies, Marcel de Jong, and Russell Teibert.
INJURY REPORT:
- Christian Bolaños: left knee contusion suffered during World Cup qualifiers with Costa Rica
- David Edgar: PCL and MCL tear, as well as a meniscus tear, in his right knee suffered on December 15, surgery on January 4. Out for the 2017 MLS season
- MatÃas Laba: ACL tear in his right knee suffered in the first half at New England on August 12, surgery on August 25. Out for the rest of 2017
DISCIPLINARY REPORT:
Caution accumulation warning: Fredy Montero, Tony Tchani, Kendall Waston
