VANCOUVER, BC – After an opening day win at Swangard Stadium last weekend, Whitecaps FC 2 are set to hit the road for their first away match of the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro regular season. The young 'Caps will face fellow Western Conference side LAFC2 on Sunday, April 2 at Titan Stadium in Fullerton, California. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. PT.
Sunday's match will mark the first-ever meeting between the two sides in MLS NEXT Pro.
- SEASON OPENER RECAP: WFC2 claimed a 2-1 win over Cascadia rivals Timbers2 to kickoff the season
- WFC2 SCHEDULE: Check out the full 2023 Whitecaps FC 2 schedule
- BLOODLINES JERSEY: Get swagged up in the newest 'Caps kit
- 2023 GENERATION ADIDAS CUP: 'Caps BMO MLS academy teams set to take on Manchester United, KRC Genk
- NEXT VWFC HOME MATCH: Get your tickets for the 'Caps Canadian clash against CF Montréal on April 1
- MLS SEASON PASS: Catch MLS and MLS NEXT Pro action live on Apple TV with MLS Season Pass
LAFC2 vs. Whitecaps FC 2
Sunday, April 2, 2023 – 7 p.m. PT
Titan Stadium – Fullerton, California
BROADCAST: mlsnextpro.com
WEEKLY STORYLINES
FIRST GAME, FIRST WIN: Whitecaps FC 2 began their second MLS NEXT Pro campaign with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers2 last week, thanks to goals from Kamron Habibullah and Antoine Coupland. The pair made their first WFC2 starts and will look to be key components of head coach Ricardo Clark's attack in 2023.
NEW FOE: Saturday's match brings a new foe to the table, as WFC2 play their first-ever match against LAFC2, who are competing in their inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season. The side dropped a 1-0 result to North Texas SC in their home opener last week. In 2022, the young 'Caps found some success on the road, claiming three wins and two shootout victories away from home.
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.
