MLS Match Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps FC (13-6-7) vs. St. Louis City SC (5-15-6)

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Standing: 3rd in Western Conference (46 pts)

Recent Form: T-L-W-T-W

Home Record: 7–2–4

Goals Scored: 44 in 26 matches (1.69 GPG) — 3rd most in West

Goals Conceded: 29 (1.12 GAA) — 2nd fewest in MLS

Key Players:

Bryan White: 13 goals — clinical finisher

Pedro Vite & J.C. Ngando: 6 assists each — creative engines

Sebastian Berhalter: 5 assists — midfield glue

Notable Trends:

League-high 11 clean sheets

Unbeaten in last 4 vs. St. Louis

St. Louis City SC

Standing: 14th in Western Conference (21 pts)

Recent Form: L-W-L-L-W

Away Record: 2–8–3

Goals Scored: 27 in 26 matches (1.04 GPG)

Goals Conceded: 44 (1.69 GAA) — 5th worst in MLS

Key Players:

João Klauss: 8 goals — lone consistent threat

Marcel Hartel: 5 goals, 3 assists — midfield spark

Eduard Löwen: 2 goals vs. Vancouver — matchup specialist

Notable Trends:

No clean sheets in last 16 matches

Lost last 2 visits to BC Place

Head-to-Head History

Date	Result	Notable Moment
Apr 19, 2025	STL 0–0 VAN	Defensive stalemate
Jul 13, 2024	STL 1–4 VAN	Whitecaps attacking clinic
Jun 29, 2024	VAN 4–3 STL	Late winner from Vite
Oct 4, 2023	VAN 3–0 STL	Clean sheet at BC Place
May 27, 2023	STL 3–1 VAN	Klauss brace

Vancouver leads all-time series 3W–1D–1L

Whitecaps have scored 14 goals in last 4 vs. STL

Vancouver’s home form, defensive structure, and attacking depth should overwhelm a St. Louis side that’s struggled to hold leads and defend in transition. Expect Bryan White to be on the scoresheet again.