VANCOUVER, BC – Whitecaps FC 2 will look to extend their four-game winning streak to five this Sunday, June 23 as they visit Ventura County FC for the third meeting of the season between the two teams. Kickoff from William Rolland Stadium in Thousand Oaks, California is set for 5 p.m. PT.
Ventura County FC vs. Whitecaps FC 2
Sunday, June 23, 2024 – 5 p.m. PT
William Rolland Stadium – Thousand Oaks, California
BROADCAST: Apple TV on MLS Season Pass
WEEKLY STORYLINES
FIVE PIECE: Whitecaps FC 2 enter Matchweek 15 action as one of the most in-form teams in MLS NEXT Pro. The young 'Caps are currently riding a four-game winning streak, marking the first time they've won four straight since April 2022. During that span, the team has scored 12 goals and kept two clean sheets. Next on the docket, WFC2 will be looking to win five straight matches for the first time on Sunday as face Ventura County FC for the third time this season. In fact, the winning streak began with a 1-0 victory over Ventura at Swangard Stadium on May 26. Ventura won the first meeting of the season on April 7 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California.
FLEURIAU CHATEAU ON FIRE: There's been plenty of key contributors for WFC2 this season, including 22-year-old striker Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau. The Ottawa, Ontario native was selected 74th overall by Whitecaps FC in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft and leads the team in goals with five, with four of those being game-winners. Chateau has also tallied three assists and is tied for fifth in shots on target per 90 in the league with 1.6.
SCORING FOR FUN: Not only have the young 'Caps been putting up points in the standings lately, but they've also been firing on all cylinders in front of goal. The squad has scored three or more goals in four of their last six matches, scoring four goals in three of those outings. WFC2 also sits tied for second in the Western Conference in goals scored with 26. In addition, the team reached 100 MLS NEXT Pro goals in their last match against MNUFC2 thanks to Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau's strike in the second half.
