What a night it's shaping up to be at BC Place on Wednesday as Whitecaps FC face Minnesota United FC in a massive battle for playoff positioning. The 'Caps current occupy eighth place, even on points with seventh place LAFC for the final playoff spot, with 44 points and only one point back of sixth place Minnesota who are on 45 points.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Minnesota United FC
Wednesday, October 27, 2021 – 7 p.m. PT
BC Place, Vancouver, BC
BROADCAST: TSN1 - RADIO: AM730 - ONLINE: TSN Direct
Pre-match show: 6 p.m. PT (AM730)
INJURY REPORT
OUT
Caio Alexandre
Tosaint Ricketts
QUESTIONABLE
Janio Bikel
Andy Rose
STAND BY ME: Whitecaps FC close out the 2021 regular season playing two of their final three matches in front of their supporters at home. Since returning to BC Place in August, the 'Caps have won six of seven in Vancouver. The final two home games include this Wednesday’s massive match against sixth place Minnesota United FC, as well as Sunday, November 7 against Cascadia rivals Seattle Sounders FC on Decision Day. Tickets for both matches are available at whitecapsfc.com/tickets.
FORM GUIDE: Since mid-July, the 'Caps have been one of the most in-form teams in the league posting a record of 9W-2L-8D for a total of 35 points, which is second only to the Supporters’ Shield winning New England Revolution over the past 19 matches. Vancouver will look to continue their impressive play as they push to make the playoffs.
MIDWEEK MADNESS: Only four points separate fourth from ninth in the tightly contested Western Conference. Midweek matches started on Tuesday night as seventh place LAFC defeated first place Seattle Sounders FC. In addition to Vancouver hosting Minnesota, Wednesday will see ninth place Real Salt Lake visit eliminated FC Dallas, fifth place LA Galaxy visit second place Sporting Kansas City and fourth place Portland Timbers hosts 10th place San Jose Earthquakes.
