Four days after a crucial 1-0 home win over FC Dallas at BC Place, Vancouver Whitecaps FC are back on the road Wednesday to battle Houston Dynamo FC at BBVA Stadium. The 'Caps are currently on 33 points, just three back of the final playoff spot with a game in hand.
Houston Dynamo FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Wednesday, September 29, 2021 – 6 p.m. PT
BBVA Stadium, Houston, TX
BROADCAST: TSN1 - RADIO: AM730 - ONLINE: TSN Direct
Pre-match show: 5 p.m. PT (AM730)
INJURY REPORT
OUT
Caio Alexandre
Érik Godoy
Cristián Gutiérrez
Ranko Veselinović
QUESTIONABLE
Florian Jungwirth
TEXAS SHOWDOWN: After capturing a crucial 1-0 win at home against FC Dallas this past weekend, Vancouver Whitecaps FC are set for another Texas showdown this Wednesday, September 29 as they visit Houston Dynamo FC at BBVA Stadium. The Blue and White are unbeaten in their last seven road matches, capturing six draws and a win dating back to late June, good enough for the second longest active away unbeaten run in the league.
IN-FORM 'CAPS: With Saturday's win, the 'Caps have now won five of their last seven matches in MLS play averaging 2.29 points-per-game, while scoring 12 goals and allowing only six goals during the run. ’Caps striker Brian White has led the way offensively with five goals and keeper Maxime Crépeau has been named to the MLS Team of Week twice over the seven games.
QUICK TURNAROUND: After Wednesday's match, the 'Caps will quickly turn their focus to another important Western Conference matchup at BC Place, as San Jose Earthquakes come to town next Saturday, October 2. The match could have plenty of future playoff implications with the 'Caps entering the week sitting tied with San Jose on points with 33. However, the 'Caps have a game in hand on San Jose, as well as Los Angeles FC, Real Salt Lake and LA Galaxy, all teams Vancouver is chasing for a playoff spot. A couple positive results this week will go a long way in helping the 'Caps secure a spot in the 2021 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.
