Vancouver Whitecaps FC kicked off the annual Timbers Preseason Tournament on Thursday against MLS expansion side Minnesota United FC. Watch the full match replay in the above window. The 2017 season kicks off with the CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal series against New York Red Bulls. The first leg is set for Wednesday, February 22, at Red Bull Arena, and the return leg will take place on Thursday, March 2, at BC Place. MLS regular season action starts on Sunday, March 5, when Whitecaps FC host Philadelphia Union at BC Place. Single match tickets go on sale Friday.
