On Wednesday, May 1, Vancouver Whitecaps FC will take on FC Edmonton at BC Place in the second leg of the Amway Canadian Championship (ACC) semifinal. In the first leg of the two-match semifinal, Whitecaps FC came from behind to earn a 3-2 win over Edmonton on their home pitch.
Below are 10 reasons why ‘Caps fans cannot miss out on the second leg.
After securing the first leg in Edmonton, the ‘Caps have the away goals advantage as they return home
A win will allow Whitecaps FC to move on to the ACC final
The ACC champion will take home the coveted Voyageurs Cup (as created by supporters)
The Voyageurs Cup winner will represent Canada in the CONCACAF Champions League tournament against the top teams in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean
The victor of the CONCACAF Champion’s League will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup tournament against the world’s best clubs
In 2012, Vancouver defeated Edmonton twice in the clubs first two meetings ever – including an exciting 3-1 win at BC Place
Whitecaps FC are the only Canadian Major League Soccer (MLS) team in history to compete in the MLS Cup playoffs
After spending three years with Whitecaps FC, FC Edmonton head coach Colin Miller leads his new team to familiar grounds at BC Place
FC Edmonton players Sadi Jalali and Antonio Rago, graduates of the Whitecaps FC Residency program, will be eager to impress in front of the Vancouver supporters
With a chance to play in the ACC final, the ‘Caps are chasing the chance to lift their first competitive trophy since joining MLS in 2011
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to watch the ‘Caps fight for a spot in the ACC final.
Tickets start at just $20 per seat plus tax and are available at all Ticketmaster Ticket Centres, online at ticketmaster.ca/whitecaps, or Charge-by-Phone at 1.855.6.GO-CAPS (1.855.646.2277). Season tickets start at only $294 and student season tickets at only $174. For more information visit www.whitecapsfc.com/tickets
