Preview: 'Caps continue road trip with clash against Western Conference leaders LAFC | Watch on MLS Season Pass & TSN

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VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC continue their road trip with a clash against Western Conference leaders Los Angeles FC on Saturday, June 24 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.

Saturday's match will mark the 14th all-time meeting between the two teams and the third meeting this season. The teams will meet for one final match this season on Decision Day (October 21) at BC Place.

Los Angeles FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Saturday, June 24, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. PT
BMO Stadium – Los Angeles, California
BROADCAST: MLS Season Pass, TSN1/5 - RADIO: AM730
Pre-match show: 7:10 p.m. PT (MLS Season Pass), 6:30 p.m. PT (AM730)

WEEKLY STORYLINES

WE MEET AGAIN: Following a postponed match against Colorado Rapids, Vancouver Whitecaps FC continue their road trip as they face Western Conference adversaries Los Angeles FC on Saturday at BMO Stadium. The match will mark the third meeting this year between the two sides, with the two previous matches coming back in April in the 2023 Concacaf Champions League quarterfinals. LAFC enter Matchday 21 action with back-to-back wins as they sit top of the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the 'Caps have posted a 4W-1L-2D record in their last seven matches across all competitions going into Saturday's tilt. The run includes capturing their second consecutive Voyageurs Cup, which makes them the first MLS team to secure silverware this year. 

GOLD CUP 'CAPS: Head coach Vanni Sartini will be looking to rely on his squad's depth over the course of the next few weeks with several 'Caps away on international duty at this year's 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup. Midfielder Ali Ahmed has departed to join Canada's men's national team, midfielder Julian Gressel is Gold Cup bound with the U.S. men's national team and defender Javain Brown was named to Jamaica's men's national team roster for the tournament.

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.