VANCOUVER, BC – Following a thrilling victory over Real Monarchs in their home opener, Whitecaps FC 2 (WFC2) will look to continue their unbeaten start to the season this Saturday, March 30 against their Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers2 at BC Place. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. PT - ONLINE: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass.
The match marks the second consecutive doubleheader at BC Place, with the first team taking on Portland Timbers in another Cascadia clash at 7:30 p.m. PT as they host their third annual Women and Girls in Soccer Celebration match, presented by Johnston and Meier Insurance Agencies Group. Tickets are still available at www.whitecapsfc.com/tickets.
Whitecaps FC 2 vs. Portland Timbers2
Saturday, March 30, 2024 – 2 p.m. PT
BC Place – Vancouver, BC
BROADCAST: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
WEEKLY STORYLINES
CASCADIA CLASH: Whitecaps FC 2 aim to continue their unbeaten start to the MLS NEXT Pro regular season as they host Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers2 this Saturday, March 23 at BC Place. The young 'Caps are coming off a thrilling 5-3 victory in their home opener over Real Monarchs SLC, thanks to goals from Eliot Goldthorp, Nicolas Fleauriau Chateau, Cyprian Kachwele, and a Lowell Wright brace. Mihail Gherasimencov also notched two assists in the match, which is tied for the most in the league.
A FAMILIAR FACE: WFC2 will recognize a familiar face on the Timbers2 roster on Saturday in former midfielder Malcolm Johnston. The Canadian spent the 2023 season with Vancouver, starting 12 of his 17 appearances and scoring two goals. He is also the brother of Canadian men's national team defender Alistair Johnston. In addition, Timbers2 features fellow Canadians Mataeo Bunbury and Keesean Ferdinand.
