VANCOUVER, BC – After opening up their season with a shootout win against North Texas SC, Whitecaps FC 2 (WFC2) are set to host Real Monarchs in their home opener this Saturday, March 23 at BC Place. Kickoff is set for 11 a.m. PT - ONLINE: Apple TV - MLS Season Pass.
The match will be the first of two consecutive doubleheaders at BC Place, with the first team taking on Real Salt Lake later in the day at 4:30 p.m. PT in search of their best-ever start to an MLS campaign. Tickets are still available at www.whitecapsfc.com/tickets.
- SPECTATOR INFORMATION: Doubleheader Saturday as 'Caps host Real Salt Lake & Real Monarchs
Whitecaps FC 2 vs. Real Monarchs SLC
Saturday, March 23, 2024 – 11 a.m. PT
BC Place – Vancouver, BC
BROADCAST: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
WEEKLY STORYLINES
BACK AT HOME: Whitecaps FC 2 will look to continue their fine start to the MLS NEXT Pro regular season this Saturday, March 23 as they host Real Monarchs SLC in their home opener at BC Place. WFC2 is coming off a clean sheet on the road against North Texas SC, defeating the side in a shootout to claim their first points of the season. Oddly enough, Real Monarchs also started their season with a shootout win, defeating Portland Timbers2. The young 'Caps are unbeaten at home against the Monarchs in MLS NEXT Pro action, a trend they'll be looking to continue on Saturday.
STARTING STRONG: With two points already in their back pocket, the young 'Caps will look to continue their fine form over the next two home matches. After today, WFC2 will set their eyes on another doubleheader match-up at BC Place next Saturday, March 30, as they face Portland Timbers2 in their first Cascadia clash of the season. Following the match, the team is set for six straight away matches, so it'll be important to claim maximum points over the next two weeks to continue rising up the standings.
