WEEKLY SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, November 25
11 a.m. PT: VWFC recovery/training session
- VWFC NSDC at UBC grass field, Vancouver, BC
- Media availability following training
1 p.m. PT: Prematch Media Conference
- Head coach Jesper Sørensen, defender/midfielder Ralph Priso, forward Ali Ahmed
- VWFC NSDC media room, Vancouver, BC
3 p.m. PT: Media Opportunity - Western Conference Final Preview
- MLS Season Pass studio analyst Sacha Kljestan
Wednesday, November 26
11 a.m. PT: VWFC training session
- VWFC NSDC at UBC grass field, Vancouver, BC
- Media availability following training
Thursday, November 27
11 a.m. PT: VWFC training session
- VWFC NSDC at UBC grass field, Vancouver, BC
- Media availability following training
1 p.m. PT: Prematch Media Conference
- Goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, forward Thomas Müller
- VWFC NSDC media room, Vancouver, BC
Friday, November 28
11 a.m. PT: VWFC training session
- VWFC NSDC at UBC grass field, Vancouver, BC
- First 15 minutes open to the media
- Media availability following training
- Travel to San Diego, California
Saturday, November 29
6 p.m. PT: MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Final
- San Diego FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego, California
VWFC post-match media conference
WEEKLY STORYLINES
A NIGHT TO REMEMBER: Last Saturday, Vancouver Whitecaps FC delivered what many are calling an instant MLS Cup Playoffs classic, defeating rivals Los Angeles FC 4–3 in a shootout after a dramatic 2–2 draw. The ‘Caps finished the Western Conference Semifinal with just nine men, battling against all odds in front of an MLS-era record crowd at BC Place. Taking the final shot of the shootout, MathÃas Laborda, already the scorer of Vancouver’s second goal, stepped up to seal the victory and send the ‘Caps to their first-ever Western Conference Final.
SUMMIT IN SIGHT: The ‘Caps are headed to the Western Conference Final with an MLS Cup berth on the line. They’ll face expansion side San Diego FC, who edged Minnesota United 1–0 in the semifinals. The showdown kicks off this Saturday, November 29, at Snapdragon Stadium, marking Vancouver’s second trip to the Chrome and Azul after a 1–1 draw in July. In regular season play, Vancouver has been formidable on the road, earning 29 points (8W-4L-5D) and scoring 37 goals. In addition, ‘Caps are unbeaten in their last five away matches across all competitions.
EYES ON THE EAST: While Vancouver and San Diego battle for best in the West, Inter Miami CF will host New York City FC in the Eastern Conference Final, also on Saturday, November 29. Kick from Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is set for 3 p.m. PT. Miami holds home-field advantage for the remainder of their playoffs, meaning a victory over New York City would send MLS Cup to South Florida on Saturday, December 6. If Vancouver advances and New York City wins at Miami, the ‘Caps would host MLS Cup.