US EditionRested Vancouver Whitecaps Prepared for Tough Test Against MLS-Leading Union
Vancouver Whitecaps can secure an MLS playoff berth with a win or draw against Philadelphia, who lead the Supporters' Shield race with a 17-6-6 record this season.
- Saturday, Vancouver Whitecaps FC can clinch a playoff spot with a win or draw against Philadelphia Union at BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, on September 13th @ 9:35 pm.
- Facing the Shield leader, Vancouver Whitecaps FC sit eight points behind Philadelphia Union with five games to go, making Saturday pivotal in the standings.
- Thomas Müller’s arrival has altered Vancouver's trajectory and helped create near-sellout crowds at BC Place, while the Whitecaps lead the West with 166 corner kicks and Brian White has 14 goals.
- Philadelphia come west after two straight shutout wins and a 10-man road victory, bringing a disciplined, counter-attacking threat averaging 1.4 goals and allowing 0.7 per game.
- As the Shield race tightens, Saturday’s result could influence who lifts the Supporters' Shield on October 18th, with San Diego FC and others still close behind Philadelphia Union.
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Whitecaps on verge of playoff spot as East-leading Union visit
The Philadelphia Union have already qualified for the MLS Cup playoffs. Now, the Vancouver Whitecaps will try to claim their own spot in the postseason as they host the Supporters' Shield leaders on Saturday night.
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Rested Vancouver Whitecaps prepared for tough test against MLS-leading Union
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Philadelphia Union look for big road victory in Vancouver in Supporters’ Shield Race this weekend – Philly Sports
After a 10-man Union pulled out a narrow 1-0 victory on the road against FC Cincinnati, the Philadelphia Union returned from the international break full of confidence and motivation to finish the season out strong. Multiple chances at silverware are still within the team's reach. Up next, a match that could play a big part in who lifts the Supporters' Shield trophy come October 18th, as the Philadelphia Union travel to BC Place to take on the V…
Vancouver Whitecaps look to clinch MLS playoff berth with visit from Supporters' Shield-leading Philadelphia Union
Fresh off a much needed international break, the Vancouver Whitecaps host the best team in Major League Soccer on Saturday night. The Philadelphia Union fly west to visit the Whitecaps as both have a chance to officially lock up a MLS Cup playoff berth. Jesper Sørensen has guided the Caps to a stunning 2025 season, […] The post Vancouver Whitecaps look to clinch MLS playoff berth with visit from Supporters’ Shield-leading Philadelphia Union appe…
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