The MLS fixture between Vancouver Whitecaps and Austin FC will take place at BC Place on Thursday at 8:00 am IST.
Vancouver Whitecaps will continue their four-match MLS series at BC Place Stadium on Wednesday, facing Austin FC. The Whitecaps’ home stretch didn’t start well as they lost a 3-2 match against the Seattle Sounders despite having two second-half leads. On the other hand, Austin FC secured an away victory, only their third this season, with a 4-1 win against Minnesota United.
The Whitecaps suffered an unusual loss despite leading at halftime, ending their nine-game unbeaten home run in MLS. Vancouver holds onto the final playoff position in the Western Conference by goal difference. They have found success with long balls to their fast attackers. The Whitecaps have a perfect home record against Austin, winning both matches at BC Place with a 4-1 combined score. They are unbeaten in their last nine regular-season home games against Texas-based teams since 2018. Vancouver rarely loses at home, with only two losses at BC Place this year. Consecutive home losses haven’t happened since Vanni Sartini took charge.
Austin FC has turned their season around after a difficult start, going unbeaten in their last four league matches and moving up to fifth place in the Western Conference. They have scored 11 goals during this unbeaten run, with contributions from multiple players. While they have performed well at home, winning just twice in Austin, they have struggled on the road in Canada, winning only one regular-season match there since 2021. However, a positive sign for Austin FC is their ability to come back from second-half deficits, earning a point in such a scenario only twice this year, including a 1-1 draw against Inter Miami in July.
Vancouver Whitecaps probable starting lineup: Takaoka, Blackmon, Veselinovic, Martins, Raposo, Schopf, Berhalter, Caicedo, Vite, Gauld, White
Austin FC probable starting lineup: Stuver, Lima, Cascante, Keller, Gallagher, Wolff, Valencia, Finlay, Driussi, Fagundez, Zardes
Vancouver Whitecaps
| Opponents | Score |
| Seattle Sounders | 2-3 (L) |
| Sporting Kansas City | 0-3 (L) |
| Los Angeles FC | 3-2 (W) |
| FC Cincinnati | 1-1 (D) |
| CF Montreal | 2-1 (W) |
Austin FC
| Opponents | Score |
| Minnesota United | 4-1 (W) |
| Inter Miami | 1-1 (D) |
| Houston Dynamo | 3-0 (W) |
| FC Dallas | 3-0 (W) |
| Sporting Kansas City | 1-4 (L) |
| Last 5 match-results | Score |
| Austin FC draw Vancouver Whitecaps | 0-0 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps defeat Austin FC | 2-0 |
| Austin FC defeat Vancouver Whitecaps | 3-0 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps defeat Austin FC | 2-1 |
| Vancouver Whitecaps defeat Austin FC | 2-1 |
The MLS fixture between Vancouver Whitecaps and Austin FC will take place at BC Place on Thursday at 8:00 am IST.
| Vancouver Whitecaps vs Austin FC | Key Details |
| Date | July 12 (Canada) |
| Venue | BC Place |
| Kickoff time in Canada | 10:30 pm (Wednesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 8:00 am (Thursday) |
Football fans internationally can catch the live action via MLS pass on Apple TV.
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