VANCOUVER, BC – After progressing from the group stage, Vancouver Whitecaps FC continue their Leagues Cup 2023 campaign in the Round of 32 against a familiar foe in LIGA MX side Tigres UANL this Friday, August 4 at BC Place. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.
- SPECTATOR INFO: Patio party starts at 4 p.m. and player arrivals at 5 p.m.
- Catch all the action live for free on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV starting with the prematch show at 7:10 p.m. PT. The game will also be available on TSN and AM730 Vancouver Radio, with the radio pre-game show starting at 6:30 p.m. PT
Friday's match will mark the third all-time meeting between the 'Caps and Tigres. The teams last met in the semifinals of the 2016/17 Concacaf Champions League.
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Tigres UANL vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Friday, August 4, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. PT
BC Place Stadium – Vancouver, BC
BROADCAST: MLS Season Pass - RADIO: AM730
Pre-match show: 7:10 p.m. PT (MLS Season Pass), 6:30 p.m. PT (AM730)
WEEKLY STORYLINES
A FAMILIAR FOE: After claiming a last gasp, come-from-behind victory over Los Angeles Galaxy in their final group stage match, Vancouver Whitecaps FC continue their Leagues Cup 2023 campaign with a Round of 32 showdown against a familiar foe in LIGA MX side Tigres UANL on Friday, August 4 at BC Place. Friday's clash will mark the third all-time meeting between the 'Caps and the Tigers, with the teams previously facing each other in the semifinals of the 2016/17 Concacaf Champions League. Tigres eventually won the two-match series 4-1 on aggregate. This season, Tigres' roster features five players who played against the Blue and White back in 2017, including striker André-Pierre Gignac, winger Luis Quiñones, defensive midfielder Guido Pizarro, fullback Javier Aquino, and goalkeeper Nahuel Guzmán.
JULY FORM: Heading into Friday's match and the month of August, several 'Caps players find themselves in form after key performances in July. Attacking midfielder Ryan Gauld continued his torrid run on Sunday against the Galaxy as he notched an assist on the game-winning goal, bringing his totals to eight goals and seven assists in his last 11 appearances across all competitions. The Scotsman, who joined the 'Caps exactly two years ago in 2021, now sits as the club's all-time leader in assists during the MLS era with 28 helpers and has reached 50 goal contributions for Whitecaps FC. Meanwhile, forward Brian White scored his 12th goal in 2023 on Sunday night, equaling his best scoring season with the club back in 2021. White is the highest-scoring American at the club level across all competitions this season, with FC Dallas striker Jesús Ferreira sitting closely behind him with 11 goals. Venezuelan striker Sergio Córdova has also been in form as of late, scoring four goals in his last four appearances for Vancouver.Â
LEAGUES CUP EXPLAINED:Â The inaugural 2023 Leagues Cup will see all 29 MLS clubs and all 18 LIGA MX clubs compete in a World Cup-style tournament to crown the best team between the two leagues, with the eventual winner qualifying directly to the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16. The runners-up and third-placed teams in the tournament will also qualify for the Concacaf Champions Cup. Following tonight, each club will have played two group stage matches and the top two teams from each group progressing to the Round of 32.
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.
