VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC culminate their three-match homestand with a Cascadia Cup clash against Portland Timbers this Saturday, April 8. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.
- GET YOUR TICKETS: Single match tickets starting as low as $28
- Catch all the action live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV starting with the prematch show at 7:10 p.m. PT. The game will also be available on TSN1, TSN5, and AM730 (radio), with the radio pre-game show starting at 6:30 p.m. PT
Saturday will also see the 'Caps host their second annual Vaisakhi Night at BC Place.
- VAISAKHI NIGHT: All you need to know for Saturday's festivities
- JUGPREET BAJWA: After amazing journey, Bajwa back to perform at BC Place
- SHAN-E-PUNJAB ARTS CLUB: Learn more about Saturday's performers and their integral presence in the community
- DJ HEER: Bollywood star excited to help bring South Asian vibe to Whitecaps FC
- COLIN'S KEYS: Move forward, Watch the counter, Quick in possession
- YOU BECHER: Simon Becher named MLS Player of the Matchday for Matchday 6
- TEAM OF THE MATCHDAY: Ahmed and Becher named to MLS Team of the Matchday for Matchday 6
- CANWNT U-20: Four 'Caps called up for Concacaf qualifying
- LEAGUES CUP: 'Caps to host LIGA MX side Club Léon on July 21 at BC Place
- BLOODLINES JERSEY: Get swagged up in the newest 'Caps kit
- NEXT WFC2 HOME MATCH: Catch the young 'Caps face LA Galaxy II on April 16 at Swangard Stadium
- 2023 CELEBRATION MATCHES: Secure your spot to one of our eight Celebration Matches this season
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Portland Timbers
Saturday, April 8, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. PT
BC Place – Vancouver, BC
BROADCAST: MLS Season Pass, TSN1/5 - RADIO: AM730
Pre-match show: 7:10 p.m. PT (MLS Season Pass), 6:30 p.m. PT (AM730)
WEEKLY STORYLINES
CASCADIA RIVALRY: Vancouver Whitecaps FC return to MLS action this Saturday as they look to extend their four-match unbeaten run in league play against Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers at BC Place. The match will mark the first Cascadia clash of the season for the 'Caps, as they'll be looking to claim their seventh Cascadia Cup in their history.
VAISAKHI NIGHT: On Saturday, the 'Caps will be celebrating the South Asian community with the second annual Vaisakhi Night at BC Place. Numerous festivites are planned for the day, including a colourful March to the Match with the Sikh Motorcycle Club, a spectacular pre-match bhangra dancing performance by Shan-E-Punjab Arts Club, award-winning Bollywood singer Jugpreet Bajwa performing the national anthems, and DJ Heer performing pre-match at Terry Fox Plaza. Limited edition Vaisakhi shirts and scarves will also be available for sale at sections 205, 222, 233, 249, with partial proceeds donated to Guru Nanak’s Free Kitchen.
YOUNG BALLERS BALLING: Whitecaps FC midfielder Ali Ahmed and forward Simon Becher were named to the MLS Team of the Matchday on Monday for their performances in Matchday 6 against CF Montréal. The pair became the first players from the club's MLS NEXT Pro side Whitecaps FC 2 to sign with the first team this past offseason. On Saturday, Ahmed recorded his first MLS goal and first MLS assist. Becher tallied two goals and an assist, becoming the fastest player in league history to score his first four MLS goals, doing so in just 87 minutes of action. The native of Brooklyn, Connecticut was also named the MLS Player of the Matchday, becoming the first MLS NEXT Pro alumnus to win the award.
MLS Season Pass
The 2023 season sees the debut of MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and MLS that will have every match of the regular season, Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs, and Leagues Cup – all in one place and with no blackouts. As an exclusive benefit, Whitecaps FC 2023 Season Members will receive a subscription to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, as well as significant savings over single match tickets.
