VANCOUVER, BC – After winning their second consecutive Canadian Championship on Wednesday, Vancouver Whitecaps FC are back in MLS action as they host Eastern Conference side and Supporters' Shield leaders FC Cincinnati on Saturday, June 10 in the first meeting at BC Place between the two teams. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.
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- Catch all the action live for free 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 AM730 (radio), with the pre-game show starting at 6:30 p.m. PT
Saturday's match will mark the third MLS meeting between the two teams, with both previous matches taking place in Cincinnati.
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. FC Cincinnati
Saturday, June 10, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. PT
BC Place Stadium – Vancouver, BC
BROADCAST: MLS Season Pass, - RADIO: AM730
Pre-match show: 7:10 p.m. PT (MLS Season Pass), 6:30 p.m. PT (AM730)
WEEKLY STORYLINES
ERASE THE ORANGE AND BLUE: Fresh off of winning their second consecutive Canadian Championship, Vancouver Whitecaps FC resume their MLS regular season campaign on Saturday, June 10 as they welcome Eastern Conference side and Supporters' Shield leaders FC Cincinnati to BC Place for the first time. The two sides have previously met twice in Cincinnati, with the 'Caps winning the first meeting 2-1 in 2019 and drawing 2-2 last season in the second encounter. The Orange and Blue come into the match riding a six-game winning streak in MLS play, with their last loss coming on the road against St. Louis CITY SC back in April.
FUN AT THE FORTRESS: Heading into Matchday 18, the 'Caps are unbeaten in their last eight MLS home matches at BC Place (5W-0L-3D), scoring 19 goals and keeping four clean sheets in the process. In fact, since returning to BC Place back on August 21, 2021, Vancouver has tallied the second-most regular season home wins in the league with 22. Brian White has recorded a team-leading 13 MLS goals at home during that span, while Ryan Gauld sits closely behind him in second with 12.
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.
