Vancouver Whitecaps host Los Angeles Galaxy in MLS on September 10. The Whitecaps are second in the league with 43 points, holding a play-off qualification spot, while the Galaxy are 19th with 29 points.
Vancouver Whitecaps have won two of their last three matches, with a 3-0 away win at Sporting KC and a 5-0 home win against FC Dallas, alongside a 1-3 home loss to St. Louis City. They have scored nine goals and conceded three in these games. Los Angeles Galaxy have one win, one draw, and one loss in their last three, with a 2-1 home win against New England, a 1-3 away loss at San Diego, and a 2-2 away draw at Impact. In 21 head-to-head meetings, Vancouver Whitecaps have won nine to Los Angeles Galaxy's eight, with four draws. The Whitecaps are managed by Jesper Sorensen and have a squad market value of EUR 55 million, while the Galaxy are managed by Greg Vanney with a squad value of EUR 48 million. Vancouver Whitecaps have J. Badwal, K. G. Cabrera Nakamura, B. Halbouni, K. Poku, R. Priso, and R. Veselinovic out with injuries, and E. Ocampo is doubtful. Los Angeles Galaxy are without R. Puig and E. Wynder, while Joao Klauss and J. Paintsil are doubtful.
| Metric | Vancouver Whitecaps | Los Angeles Galaxy |
|---|---|---|
| League position | 2 of 30 | 19 of 30 |
| Points | 43 (+28 GD) | 29 (-6 GD) |
| Recent form | 2W 0D 1L | 1W 1D 1L |
| Squad market value | EUR 55m | EUR 48m |
| Playing for | Promotion - MLS (Play Offs: 1/8-finals) | — |
| Previous meetings (21, 4 draws) | 9 wins | 8 wins |
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