MLS Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Match Preview | Philadelphia Union vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Published on June 22, 2018 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC News Release


Whitecaps FC (6W-5L-5D) will look to extend their winning streak to three matches, and unbeaten run to seven matches, when they visit Philadelphia Union (5W-7L-3D) on Saturday following a week off for the start of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Whitecaps FC all-time record vs. Philadelphia Union

MLS Regular Season: 3-2-3 (10 GF, 7 GA)

Home: 2-1-1 (4 GF, 1 GA)

Away:1-1-2 (6 GF, 6 GA)

Last match vs. Philadelphia Union: March 5, 2017

In the midst of a run to the semifinals of the Concacaf Champions League, Whitecaps FC hosted Philadelphia Union at BC Place to open their 2017 MLS regular season campaign. Both teams threatened, but neither could find the back of the net in a 0-0 draw. Full recap HERE.

Last match at Philadelphia: June 25, 2016

After going down a goal to the Union early on, the 'Caps responded with goals from Andrew Jacobson, Kekuta Manneh, and Christian Bolaños to earn a 3-2 victory. The result snapped Philly's 10-match home unbeaten streak. Full recap HERE.

PREVIOUS MLS RESULTS

Philadelphia Union: 2-0 loss vs. Toronto FC

Vancouver Whitecaps FC: 5-2 win vs. Orlando City SC

LEADING GOALSCORERS

Philadelphia Union: Borek Dockal, Ilsinho (3 goals)

Vancouver Whitecaps FC: Kei Kamara, Cristian Techera (6 goals)

STORYLINES

Back from break: Following a brief World Cup break, the 'Caps return to action against a Union side they haven't lost to since 2013.

Goals, goals, goals: The 'Caps are averaging 2.29 goals per game since the start of May, most recently scoring five goals vs. Orlando City SC, which is the most of any MLS team during that span.

Rolling 'Caps: After four straight draws, the 'Caps have now won back-to-back matches to increase their unbeaten run to six matches - just two short from their MLS club record.

KEY MATCHUP

Alphonso Davies (LW) vs. Keegan Rosenberry (RB): Davies was unstoppable in Vancouver's most recent outing, scoring a goal and adding three assists en route to an MLS Player of the Week selection. The 17-year-old will look to keep things going on Saturday against Rosenberry, a 2016 MLS All-Star and Rookie of the Year finalist.

Suspended: none

Suspended after next caution: none

International duty: VAN: D - Kendall Waston (CRC)

Injury report: PHI - OUT: D - Josh Yaro (concussion); QUESTIONABLE: D - Richie Marquez (sports hernia surgery recovery) | VAN - OUT: GK - Stefan Marinovic (left knee sprain); DOUBTFUL: D - Marcel de Jong (left hamstring strain)

Referee: Allen Chapman

Assistant Referees: Jeremy Hanson, Jeremy Kieso

4th Official: Kevin Broadley

VAR: Jorge Gonzalez

DID YOU KNOW?

Former Whitecaps FC midfielder Sebastien Le Toux will be the inaugural inductee into Philadelphia Union's Ring of Honor on Saturday.

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