Venue & Match Info
Time: 6:35 PM PT / 9:35 PM ET
Location: BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Capacity: ~22,120 for soccer)
Competition: Major League Soccer — Matchday 30
Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV) Local radio: TSN 1040 (VAN), 97.5 The Fanatic (PHI)
Weather Outlook (Vancouver, BC)
Forecast: Partly cloudy
Temperature at Kickoff: ~67°F (19°C)
Humidity: ~63%
Wind: Light SW at 4–6 mph
Precipitation: ~15% chance
Impact: Minimal — BC Place’s retractable roof ensures optimal playing conditions regardless of weather
Injury & Availability Report
Vancouver Whitecaps FC:
Out: None confirmed
Questionable: None reported; full-strength squad expected
Key Players:
Brian White — 14 goals (team’s top scorer)
Thomas Müller — recent DP signing, scored game-winner on debut
Sebastian Berhalter — 6 assists
Philadelphia Union:
Out: None confirmed
Questionable: None reported; rested after international break
Key Players:
Tai Baribo — 15 goals (team’s top scorer)
Kai Wagner — 10 assists
Quinn Sullivan — midfield engine, key in transition play
Key Splits:
Vancouver: 1.74 goals scored per match; 1.15 conceded
Philadelphia: 1.69 goals scored per match; 1.07 conceded
Recent Form
Vancouver Whitecaps (Last 5 MLS): W‑D‑L‑W‑D
Aug 23: W 3‑2 vs. St. Louis CITY SC
Aug 17: D 1‑1 vs. Houston Dynamo
Aug 9: L 1‑2 @ San Jose Earthquakes
Jul 26: W 3‑0 vs. Sporting Kansas City
Jul 19: D 1‑1 @ San Diego FC
Philadelphia Union (Last 5 MLS): W‑W‑L‑D‑W
Aug 30: W 1‑0 @ FC Cincinnati
Aug 23: W 4‑0 vs. Chicago Fire
Aug 16: L 0‑1 @ Orlando City
Aug 10: D 1‑1 @ New England Revolution
Aug 3: W 2‑0 vs. Atlanta United
Series History
All‑Time Meetings: 10
Vancouver wins: 3
Philadelphia wins: 3
Draws: 4
Recent Trend: Last meeting ended in a 1‑1 draw in 2023
Notable: No team has won consecutive matches in this fixture since 2016
Betting Trends
Vancouver: Unbeaten in last 4 home matches (3W, 1D)
Philadelphia: Conceded only 11 goals in 14 away matches this season
Both teams have scored in 3 of last 5 head-to-head meetings
Over 2.5 goals in 3 of Vancouver’s last 5 matches
MATCH ODDS
Vancouver Whitecaps FC + 110 Draw + 235 Philadelphia Union + 220
Over 2.5 – 170 Under 2.5 + 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, September 12, 2025
