HOW TO WATCH: Watch on Apple TV
HOW TO LISTEN: cknw.com, whitecapsfc.com/radio
VANCOUVER, BC – After setting a club-record for most away points in a season on Wednesday, Vancouver Whitecaps FC (13W-8L-7D) wrap up their two-game road trip on Saturday, September 21 against Western Conference leaders LA Galaxy (16W-7L-7D). Vancouver enters the match in sixth place in the West with 46 points and are unbeaten in their last seven road matches across all competitions. Kickoff from Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.
- LA Galaxy vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Saturday, September 21, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. PT
- Dignity Health Sports Park – Carson, California
- BROADCAST
ONLINE/TV: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, pre-match show at 7:10 p.m. PT
RADIO: cknw.com, pre-match show at 6:30 p.m. PT
Saturday will mark the 36th all-time meeting between the 'Caps and the Galaxy. It is the second and final meeting of the regular season between the two teams.
WEEKLY STORYLINES
ROAD WARRIORS: Vancouver Whitecaps FC continue their road trip with a clash against Western Conference leaders LA Galaxy on Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park. The Blue and White earned a valuable road point in mid-week with a 1-1 draw against Houston Dynamo FC, thanks to Brian White's 13th goal of the season. The point set a club-record for points on the road in an MLS season with 25, eclipsing the previous mark of 24 set in 2015. Saturday's match against the Galaxy will mark the club's fifth visit to California this year (including preseason). The 'Caps will be looking to build on their recent fine form in league play, posting a record of 6W-1L-3D in their last 10 MLS matches. With a win on Saturday, Vancouver would also set a club record in road wins.
CLEANING UP: Despite seeing their shutout streak come to an end in Houston on Wednesday, the 'Caps haven't conceded from open play in their last five matches for a total of 483 minutes. Vancouver also holds the seventh-least expected goals conceded in the league with 36.0 (fourth-least in the West) and sit fifth in clearances per match with 19.4. From an individual perspective, Ranko Veselinovic has shone in defence for the Blue and White. The Serbian international, who now sits tied for the fourth most club appearances in the MLS era with 157, was named to the MLS Team of the Matchday for recording two blocks, nine clearances and 98% passing accuracy against the Dynamo.
CANCHAMP THREEPEAT: Following Saturday's match in LA, the 'Caps will quickly shift their focus towards making it a three-peat in the 2024 TELUS Canadian Championship Final against rivals Toronto FC on Wednesday, September 25 at BC Place. The clash will be a rematch of the 2022 final, which ended in a 1-1 draw after 90 minutes and a 5-3 shootout victory for the 'Caps thanks to Tristan Blackmon's winning penalty kick. It'll also mark the second meeting of the season between the two sides, with Vancouver running away with a 4-0 win in MLS regular season play back in April. The club will be hosting several specials for the match, including 50% off drinks prior to kickoff.
CLUB NEWS
- WELCOME JEEVAN: Whitecaps FC sign Homegrown midfielder Jeevan Badwal to an MLS contract through 2027
- WELCOME NICO: Whitecaps FC sign MLS NEXT Pro forward Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau to an MLS contract through 2025
- TEAM OF THE MATCHDAY: Ranko Veselinović named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 33
- 2024 TELUS CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: Whitecaps FC to host Toronto FC in 2024 CanChamp Final at BC Place
- 2024 MLS CUP PLAYOFFS: MLS announces 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs schedule
- FIFA U-20 WOMEN'S WORLD CUP: Two current 'Caps and two alums called up to Canada roster
- CONCACAF W CHAMPIONS CUP: League1 BC Women's team claim memorable 2-1 victory in Panama!
- CWCC TICKETS: Tickets on sale now for Concacaf W Champions Cup matches vs. San Diego Wave & Portland Thorns
- QUALITY TIME: Stuart Armstrong shares some stories on his time with Dundee United FC, Celtic FC & his thoughts on MLS
- HERDMAN LOANED: WFC2 loan midfielder Jay Herdman to Cavalry FC
- L1BC FINAL: Girls Elite win third consecutive League1 BC playoff title!
- 2024 L1BC AWARDS: Five 'Caps recognized at 2024 League1 BC Awards
- THE 50 JERSEY: Check out 'The 50 Jersey' and the 50th anniversary website
- MLS SEASON PASS: Don't miss a single moment of the 2024 MLS season, subscribe here
- 2024 CELEBRATION MATCHES: Come through to one of our 50th Anniversary Celebration Matches
- WFC2 2024 SCHEDULE: Keep tabs on WFC2's 2024 MLS NEXT Pro schedule
- SINGLE MATCH TICKETS: Be part of our 50th Anniversary and secure your spot to a match at BC Place
- FLEX PASS: Whitecaps FC's 2024 Flex Pass is available now, starting at just $94