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Vancouver Whitecaps focused ahead of regular-season finale against CF Montreal
Brian White has 20 goals, third in MLS, as Vancouver prepares for a playoff tuneup against last-place Montreal.
The Vancouver Whitecaps visit Montreal on Saturday for their Major League Soccer regular-season finale. The Caps have already clinched the top seed in the Western Conference, securing home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Montreal finishes last in the Eastern Conference, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year. A bright spot in 2026 was their Canadian Championship semifinal victory over the Whitecaps.
Striker Brian White has scored 20 goals this season, trailing only Inter Miami's Lionel Messi and Petar Musa of Dallas in the Golden Boot race. White's recent form includes three goals over Vancouver's last two games.
Head coach Jesper Sorensen expects to rest several players for the finale. Defensive midfielder Andres Cubas and forward Emmanuel Sabbi will likely miss the trip, though superstar Thomas Muller may return "if he's ready to go," Sorensen said.
Defender Ralph Priso faces a packed calendar this month after joining Canada's roster for the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals. After Saturday's match, Priso will fly to Guatemala for Canada's game there on November 13.