Preview: 'Caps host San Diego FC in battle of best in the West | Watch on MLS Season Pass, TSN

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VANCOUVER, BC – A crucial mid-week tilt awaits. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (10W-2L-5D) are back in action this week with a pair of key Western Conference clashes. First up, the 'Caps are set to host expansion side San Diego FC (10W-5L-3D) in a battle of the best in the West this Wednesday, June 25 at BC Place. The match will mark the first-ever meeting between the two sides. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.

  • Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. San Diego FC, presented by McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
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WEEKLY STORYLINES

BEST IN THE WEST: After returning from their mid-season break, Vancouver Whitecaps FC are set to prepare for a pair of key Western Conference clashes this week. First on the docket is a first-ever meeting with expansion side San Diego FC on Wednesday at BC Place in a match between the best in the West. The 'Caps lead the conference with a 10W-2L-5D record (35 points), their best record at the midway point of a season in their MLS era, while San Diego sit second with a 10W-5L-3D record (33 points). In fact, Vancouver's 35 points are tied with six other teams for the 13th most points through a team's first 17 games of a season in MLS history.

HOLLYWOOD SPECIAL: Following their meeting with San Diego, the 'Caps will tilt their focus towards a Sunday night clash with rivals LAFC. It's a matchup that's been creating quite the rivalry over the last few years, as the weekend tilt will mark the 14th time the two teams have met since April 2023. The last showdown proved to be an entertaining affair at BC Place, as Brian White grabbed a brace to help the 'Caps come back from a 2-0 deficit to draw 2-2 with the Black and Gold. LAFC will be coming off their FIFA Club World Cup campaign, as they wrap up group stage play on Tuesday against Brazilian side Flamengo.

TEAM EFFORT: Scoring by committee has been central to the 'Caps success this season, with 17 different players finding the the back of the net and 15 registering assists across all competitions. Brian White leads the way with 15 goals, while Ecuadorian playmaker Pedro Vite sits second in goal contributions with 11 (five goals, six assists). As a team, the Blue and White are tied for sixth in MLS in goals per game with 1.8, while boasting the league's stingiest defence - conceding a league-best 0.8 goals per match and allowing just 156 shots. Together, those numbers have propelled Vancouver to a league-leading +17 goal differential.

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