Competition: TELUS Canadian Championship – Semifinal, 2nd Leg
Kickoff: 10:00 PM EDT / 7:00 PM PDT
Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia
Broadcast: OneSoccer, TSN, MLS Season Pass (regional simulcast)
Weather Forecast (Vancouver, BC)
Conditions: Mild, partly cloudy evening
Temperature: 68°F (20°C) at kickoff, dipping to 63°F (17°C) by full time
Winds: 5–8 mph from the west
Precipitation:
Impact: Comfortable conditions; no weather disruptions expected
Injury Report
Vancouver Whitecaps:
Brian White (muscular) – Out
Ryan Gauld (knee) – Out
Ranko Veselinović (knee) – Out
Joedrick Pupe (muscular) – Out
Thomas Müller (rotation/rest) – Doubtful
Forge FC:
Rezart Rama (suspension) – Out
No other major absences reported
Key Player Matchups
Pedro Vite (VAN) vs. Kyle Bekker (FOR) – Vancouver’s midfield creativity against Forge’s veteran leader.
Damir Kreilach (VAN) vs. Forge Backline – Kreilach’s hold-up play and finishing could be decisive with White and Gauld sidelined.
Woobens Pacius (FOR) vs. Vancouver Center-Backs – Forge’s top striker must capitalize on Vancouver’s defensive injuries.
Goalkeepers: Yohei Takaoka (VAN) vs. Triston Henry (FOR) – Both keepers are proven shot-stoppers; one big save could swing the tie.
Recent Team Form
Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS, 2-2-1 last 5):
W vs. Philadelphia Union 7-0 (MLS)
D at Forge 2-2 (Canadian Championship 1st leg)
D vs. LAFC 1-1 (MLS)
W vs. Houston 2-0 (MLS)
L at Seattle 2-1 (MLS)
Unbeaten in 4 straight across all competitions; attack firing despite injuries.
Forge FC (CPL, 3-1-1 last 5):
D vs. Vancouver 2-2 (Canadian Championship 1st leg)
W vs. Valour 1-0 (CPL)
L at Cavalry 2-1 (CPL)
W vs. Halifax 2-0 (CPL)
W vs. York United 3-1 (CPL)
Still top of CPL table, but underdogs against MLS opposition.
Series History
All-Time Meetings: 1 Draw (2-2, Aug. 13, 2025)
Aggregate Score: 2-2 heading into 2nd leg
Context: Winner advances to the Canadian Championship Final; away goals do not apply in this year’s format.
Betting Trends
Vancouver is 5-2-3 in last 10 matches across all competitions.
Forge is 7-2-1 in last 10 CPL matches, but 0-3-1 vs. MLS opposition all-time.
The Over has hit in 4 of Vancouver’s last 6 matches.
Forge has scored in 9 of their last 10 games, but conceded in 7 of those.
Historical Betting Results
2025 1st Leg: Forge +400, drew 2-2 → Cover, Over
2024 Canadian Championship: Forge +350, lost 3-0 to CF Montréal → No Cover, Under
2023 Canadian Championship: Forge +500, lost 2-0 to Toronto FC → No Cover, Under
MATCH ODDS
Vancouver Whitecaps FC – 260 Draw + 285 Forge FC + 600
Over 2.5 – 110 Under 2.5 – 110
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, September 15, 2025
