VANCOUVER, BC – After two straight matches on the road, Vancouver Whitecaps FC are back at BC Place this coming Saturday, March 23 as they host Western Conference rivals Real Salt Lake to kick off the first of four straight home matches.
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This Saturday expect to see more than 20,000 fans for a fourth consecutive home match at BC Place, as the undefeated ‘Caps look for their best start to a season in the club’s MLS era. The ’Caps opened the season in front of a regular season club record crowd of 29,624 after finishing last year with a MLS club record of 30,204 in the home playoff match and 25,146 in the regular season finale.
Storylines
- Whitecaps FC seek best four-match start in their MLS era
- Former RSL captain Damir Kreilach faces his former team
- Canadian international wingback Sam Adekugbe expected to return to the pitch
- Midfielder Andrés Cubas (Paraguay) and forward Fafà Picault (Haiti) away on international duty
“Since the beginning of preseason, our aim was to start our 50th anniversary year strong” said Axel Schuster, Whitecaps FC chief executive officer. “We are pleased that not only is the team performing well so far, but the fans and the city have also responded by supporting this team in a way that we have not seen for several years. We are looking forward to coming together again at BC Place and getting a big win to continue our momentum.”
With seven points through the first three matches, Whitecaps FC are currently in second place in the MLS Western Conference, just three points out of first place with a game in hand. A victory would mark the best four-game start to an MLS season in club history.
The ‘Caps have been in good form at both ends of the pitch, with only two goals conceded through three matches – their best defensive start since 2014. At the other end, six different players have scored the six goals to start the season, while the ‘Caps lead MLS in shooting accuracy at 54.2 per cent of shots on target.
Saturday’s match will also be a special occasion for Whitecaps FC forward Damir Kreilach. The Croatian spent six seasons with Real Salt Lake, leading the club in goals over that time and serving as captain over the last two seasons.
The ‘Caps will also be looking at the return to the pitch of Canadian international wingback Sam Adekugbe, while midfielder Andrés Cubas (Paraguay) and forward Fafà Picault (Haiti) are away on international duty.
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