HOW TO WATCH: Watch on Apple TV
HOW TO LISTEN: cknw.com, whitecapsfc.com/radio
VANCOUVER, BC – Three-peat complete, now all focus turns towards Cascadia Cup and the rest of the MLS regular season. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (13W-9L-6D) resume league play on Saturday, September 28 against Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers (12W-10L-8D) at BC Place, presented by BCLC & PlayNow Sports. The 'Caps will be looking to clinch a spot in the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs and gain an upper hand in the race a second consecutive Cascadia Cup on Saturday – a feat that the club last accomplished in 2013 and 2014. Kickoff for the match is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Portland Timbers
- Saturday, September 28, 2024 – 7:30 p.m. PT
- BC Place – Vancouver, BC
- BROADCAST
ONLINE/TV: Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, TSN
RADIO: cknw.com, pre-match show at 6:30 p.m. PT
The rivalry between the 'Caps and Timbers stretches back to 1975 (Portland’s expansion year in NASL) and a year after Vancouver entered the league. Saturday's match will be the 107th meeting between the two sides in official competition.
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WEEKLY STORYLINES
SIGHTS ON CASCADIA: After winning their third consecutive Canadian Championship in mid-week, Vancouver Whitecaps FC are set to quickly turn their focus back to MLS regular season action, as they begin a run of four consecutive home matches in MLS play. First up is a Cascadia rivalry match against Portland Timbers on Saturday. The 'Caps currently sit first in the Cascadia Cup standings with seven points and a 2W-1L-1D record. A win on Saturday would go a long way in helping them secure a second consecutive Cascadia Cup. Saturday will mark the third meeting of the season against the Timbers and the second at BC Place, with the 'Caps claiming a 3-2 victory back in March. Vancouver will continue their stretch run with another Cascadia clash on Wednesday, October 2 against Seattle Sounders FC.
RACE TO THE PLAYOFFS: With a win or draw, as well as some other results going there way on Saturday, the 'Caps could clinch their spot in the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. With a win, the 'Caps would need an FC Dallas loss or draw against Orlando City SC, while a draw would require a Dallas loss along with an Austin FC loss or draw against Real Salt Lake. Vancouver currently sits seventh in the Western Conference heading into Matchday 35 with 46 points, only five points behind second-placed Real Salt Lake. Clinching on Saturday would mark the third time in the last four seasons the 'Caps reach the MLS postseason and the seventh time all-time.
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