If you haven’t gotten the chance to catch a Vancouver Whitecaps game this season live, then you are missing it, and I’m right there with ya as I need to head down to B.C. Place immediately. I’ve actually never been to a game before, as I have only been invested in the world cup and the euros when it comes to soccer, but with the historic pace the Whitecaps have been on this year, I think I would be a fool if I didn’t take the opportunity to see a game in person, and you should too. I think the majority of Vancouver has decided to see a game this year, as they average 28,000 fans per game, the most they’ve had in the arena in over a decade.
The Whitecaps have already punched their ticket to the Canadian Championship once again, as they look to take down Toronto FC, and record the three-peat of championships. But that’s not the only gold they are looking to bring back to B.C. Place, as of the way they’re playing currently, you’d be surprised if they didn’t bring home the MLS Cup.
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Join us September 25th at BC Place for the #CanChamp final as we look to secure the three-peat! 🎟️: https://t.co/qUQIiEVE1O
#VWFC | #VANvTOR pic.twitter.com/8WuA11Jr5D— X – Vancouver Whitecaps FC (@WhitecapsFC) September 12, 2024
The Whitecaps are currently sitting at 6th place in the Western Conference of the MLS, and they are only going up. With only seven games remaining in the season, the ‘Caps are chasing a record breaking season, and up their ranking in their respective conference. Currently, they sit at 13-6-8 with 45 points and are only 3 points away from second place, which is held by LAFC who have 48 points as of today. If you didn’t know, the last time Vancouver had a 50 point season was back in 2017, as they look to change that record to the year of 2024.
Tonight, the ‘Caps will be taking on Houston Dynamo, as Vancouver has been on an absolute tear, winning their last three games all by shut out. The Dynamo are sitting just below Vancouver in the standings, leaving this as a must win game, or at least tie to maintain the high ground. The Whitecaps are in Houston tonight and they are entering as the underdogs, so don’t be surprised if the game is relatively closer than you think.
With this historic pace the ‘Caps have been on this year, it would be a shame if you missed out on being just a tiny part of history. I know I would be overthinking every night if they win the MLS Cup and I didn’t see a game, so don’t let that happen to you. There’s only five home games left in the regular season, so find a day that works and I might just see you there.