Preview: 'Caps head to Utah for Decision Day matchup against Real Salt Lake | Watch on MLS Season Pass

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VANCOUVER, BC – It's all come down to this. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (13W-12L-8D) will look to end their 2024 MLS regular season on a high as they hit the road for a Decision Day clash against fellow Western Conference side Real Salt Lake (15W-7L-11D) this Saturday, October 19 at America First Field in Sandy, Utah. Currently sitting eighth in the West with 47 points, the 'Caps have a chance to move up to seventh with a win on Saturday and if other results go their way. Kickoff for Saturday's match is set for 6 p.m. PT.

  • Real Salt Lake vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
    • Saturday, October 19, 2024 – 6 p.m. PT
    • America First Field – Sandy, Utah
  • BROADCAST
    ONLINE/TV:     Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
    RADIO: cknw.com, pre-match show at 5 p.m. PT

Saturday will mark the 33rd all-time meeting between the 'Caps and RSL.

WEEKLY STORYLINES

DECISION DAY: With every playoff spot filled in the Western Conference, Vancouver Whitecaps FC head into Decision Day looking to move into seventh in the West. With a Vancouver win, as well as a Minnesota United FC loss against St. Louis CITY SC, the 'Caps would finish seventh and progress to the MLS Cup Playoffs Round One Best-Of-3 series. A combination of a win and a Minnesota draw could also see Vancouver progress to the first round but as the tiebreaker would come down to the goal differential, goals for or even disciplinary points.

FAMILIAR FACES IN FAMILIAR PLACES: Saturday's match will carry some extra importance for a pair of familiar faces on each team. Forward Damir Kreilach will be making his return to Salt Lake since joining the 'Caps last December. The Croatian first joined the Claret and Blue in 2018 and went on to make 168 appearances, while tallying 56 goals as well as 25 assists across all competitions for the side. In addition, 'Caps fans will recognize a familiar face on RSL in defender Javain Brown. The Jamaican international was acquired by Salt Lake in July and has gone on to make five appearances. Brown was originally selected 23rd overall by Whitecaps FC at the 2021 MLS SuperDraft and started 81 of his 107 appearances across all competitions for the club, recording two goals and 10 assists.

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