VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC return to MLS action this week as they face Western Conference side Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, June 21 at Dick's Sporting Good's Park in Commerce City, Colorado. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. PT.
- Catch all the action live for free on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV starting with the prematch show at 6:10 p.m. PT. The game will also be available on TSN1 and AM730 (radio), with the radio pre-game show starting at 5:30 p.m. PT
- How to watch upcoming games on TSN and MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
Wednesday's match will mark the 29th MLS meeting between the two teams. It is also the second and final meeting of the season between the two teams, with the sides drawing 0-0 at BC Place back on April 29.
- AGUILAR CALLED UP: WFC2 midfielder Giovanni Aguilar signed to MLS-short term agreement for Wednesday's match
- INTERNATIONAL 'CAPS: Ali Ahmed called up to CanMNT, Javain Brown called up to Jamaica, Julian Gressel called up to USMNT, Pedro Vite called up to Ecuador
- LEAGUES CUP: 'Caps to host LIGA MX side and CCL champions Club Léon on July 21 at BC Place, kickoff times confirmed
- IT STARTS WITH A GOAL: Whitecaps FC BMO MLS Academy midfielder Valter Sedin
- WELCOME JOE TAYLOR: Former Manchester City FC coach named Whitecaps FC BMO Medicine Hat Academy head coach
- BLOODLINES JERSEY: Get swagged up in the newest 'Caps kit
- NEXT WFC2 HOME MATCH: Catch the young 'Caps face LAFC II on June 22 at Swangard Stadium
- 2023 CELEBRATION MATCHES: Secure your spot to one of our eight Celebration Matches this season
Colorado Rapids vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 – 6:30 p.m. PT
Dick's Sporting Goods Park – Commerce City, Colorado
BROADCAST: MLS Season Pass, TSN - RADIO: AM730
Pre-match show: 6:10 p.m. PT (MLS Season Pass), 5:30 p.m. PT (AM730)
WEEKLY STORYLINES
BACK TO THE GRIND: After playing 11 games in 36 days and a well-deserved break, Vancouver Whitecaps FC return to MLS action this week as they hit the road for back-to-back road matches against Western Conference opposition. First up is a clash against Colorado Rapids on Wednesday, June 21 at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The boys in Burgundy are in the midst of an eight-match winless run across all competitions and have yet to win at home in MLS play this season. Meanwhile, the 'Caps enter the match having posted a 4W-1L-2D record in their last seven matches across all competitions. The run includes capturing their second consecutive Voyageurs Cup, which makes them the first MLS team to secure silverware this year.
WE MEET AGAIN: Following the match against Colorado, the 'Caps will shift their focus towards their second road clash of the week as they face Los Angeles FC on Saturday, June 24 at BMO Stadium. The match will mark the third meeting this year between the two sides, with the two previous matches coming earlier this year in the 2023 Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals. LAFC enter Matchday 20 action with only one win in their last seven matches across all competitions, scoring three goals in the process.
INTERNATIONAL 'CAPS: Head coach Vanni Sartini will be looking to rely on his squad's depth over the course of the next week with several 'Caps away on international duty. Midfielder Ali Ahmed has been named to Canada's men's national team's roster for the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup, while midfielder Julian Gressel is also Gold Cup bound with the U.S. men's national team. In addition, defender Javain Brown is with Jamaica's men's national team for international friendlies ahead of the Gold Cup and attacking midfielder Pedro Vite was called up to Ecuador's men's national team for a pair of international friendlies.
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.
