Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Portland Timbers to Face Off in MLS Cup Playoffs
First Leg Set for November 2 at BC Place Stadium
Second Leg Slated for November 5 at Providence Park
Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Portland Timbers will clash in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs, with the first leg set for November 2 at BC Place Stadium and the second leg scheduled for November 5 at Providence Park. The Whitecaps secured their playoff berth by finishing sixth in the Western Conference with a 12-12-10 record. They advanced to the playoffs after defeating Minnesota United FC 2-1 in the knockout round. The Timbers, meanwhile, finished third in the Western Conference with a 14-9-11 record. They earned a bye to the first round of the playoffs. The two teams have met twice during the regular season, with each team winning once. The Whitecaps won 2-1 in Vancouver on July 9, while the Timbers won 2-0 in Portland on August 20. The winner of the series will advance to the Western Conference semifinals, where they will face either FC Dallas or Seattle Sounders FC.Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Portland Timbers are set to face off in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs. The first leg will be played at BC Place Stadium on November 2, with the second leg set for Providence Park on November 5.
The Whitecaps secured their playoff berth by finishing sixth in the Western Conference with a 12-12-10 record. They advanced to the playoffs after defeating Minnesota United FC 2-1 in the knockout round.
The Timbers, meanwhile, finished third in the Western Conference with a 14-9-11 record. They earned a bye to the first round of the playoffs.
The two teams have met twice during the regular season, with each team winning once. The Whitecaps won 2-1 in Vancouver on July 9, while the Timbers won 2-0 in Portland on August 20.
The winner of the series will advance to the Western Conference semifinals, where they will face either FC Dallas or Seattle Sounders FC.
The Whitecaps will be looking to make a deep run in the playoffs after being eliminated in the first round last year. They have a strong team led by Alphonso Davies, Cristian Techera, and Kei Kamara.
The Timbers will be looking to win their first MLS Cup since 2015. They have a talented team led by Diego Valeri, Sebastian Blanco, and Larrys Mabiala.
The series is sure to be a close one, and it could go either way. The Whitecaps have the home-field advantage in the first leg, but the Timbers have more experience in the playoffs.
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