When Vancouver Whitecaps FC travel on the road on Saturday to face San Jose Earthquakes at PayPal Park, we know that it pits the top two teams in the MLS Supporters' Shield standings (7:30 p.m. PT, live on Apple TV, TSN, and 730 CKNW).
But is this the greatest matchup in MLS history?
That question will be better answered in hindsight, once we see what these two teams can achieve.
However, for this early in the season, the stats say that the league has never had two teams with a better combined record face off after 10 matches.
Only two teams have ever won eight of their first nine games: the 2026 San Jose Earthquakes and 2026 Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Both teams are on a historical pace.
- The 'Caps +20 goal difference is the highest through 10 games in MLS history. Their 26 goals are tied for the most at this point of a season (1998 LA Galaxy)
- The MLS record for points is 74. San Jose is currently on pace for 87 points, and Vancouver 85
- Vancouver is on pace to score 88 goals, and San Jose 80. The record is 85 from LAFC in 2019 and LA Galaxy in 1998
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Both teams also come into the match in great form.
- Whitecaps FC are undefeated in five MLS matches (4W-0L-1D), and their only loss this season is to San Jose
- The Quakes are undefeated in seven MLS games (6W-0L-1D)
What will this match mean to the final standings, and the history books?
Tune in on Saturday to find out.
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