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The Vancouver Whitecaps FC will face Austin FC at Q2 Stadium on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in a pivotal Western Conference battle. Kickoff is 5:30 p.m. PT, and the game is available on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV Under the stewardship of head coach Jesper Sørensen, the Whitecaps
are a feared team in the current season. They are currently leading the MLS Supporters’ Shield as well as the Western Conference with a respectable 8-1-3 record and 27 points. In their recent 2-2 tie with LAFC, they extended their run of games without a loss to 11 across all competitions, an all-time club record.
Key players like Ryan Gauld and Brian White have been
major driving forces behind the team’s success. White particularly did an outstanding job in their recent match against Austin FC, scoring four goals in a comprehensive 5-1 victory at BC Place.Austin FC enters this match seeking to rebound from a tough stretch. They took a 1-1 draw from Atlanta United recently, with Brandon Vazquez scoring his fourth goal in three matches. The club has not won in their last four MLS games, losing three and one since their April 19 victory against LA Galaxy.
Goalkeeper Brad S. confirmed his eagerness to turn around the last heavy loss to Vancouver citing the team’s determination to perform better at home.
The Whitecaps have enjoyed the upper hand in recent matches against Austin FC remaining unbeaten in their last six matches, with four wins and two draws. Austin defeated Vancouver for the last time in April 2022. Considering the Whitecaps’ current performance and historical dominance, they are most likely to win. Predictions point towards a 2-0 victory for Vancouver with hopes of an organized game with fewer than five cautions and less than 11 corner kicks. Austin game-day weather should be hot and muggy at 85°F (29°C) with the likelihood of evening thunderstorms. Players and fans should prepare accordingly. Just incase you are somehow reading this and going there.
The Whitecaps have enjoyed the upper hand in recent matches against Austin FC remaining unbeaten in their last six matches, with four wins and two draws. Austin defeated Vancouver for the last time in April 2022. Considering the Whitecaps’ current performance and historical dominance, they are most likely to win. Predictions point towards a 2-0 victory for Vancouver with hopes of an organized game with fewer than five cautions and less than 11 corner kicks. Austin game-day weather should be hot and muggy at 85°F (29°C) with the likelihood of evening thunderstorms. Players and fans should prepare accordingly. Just incase you are somehow reading this and going there.