This will be the first MLS meeting between Nashville SC and Vancouver. Nashville has lost only one of nine all-time meetings with Canadian teams (W5 D3, incl. playoffs).
Nashville SC lost its last home match, 2-1, to Los Angeles FC on July 17. The defeat was Nashville’s fourth MLS home loss, but second in its last four games. Nashville has never lost consecutive home MLS games.
The Whitecaps are unbeaten in three straight road game (W1 D2) and have lost one of their last five on the road (W2 D2) following a run of seven straight road defeats dating back to the end of last season.
Teal Bunbury scored his first goal of 2022 in Nashville’s draw with Cincinnati on Saturday, his 12th different MLS season with a goal. Bunbury has scored six goals against the Whitecaps in his career, tied for his most against any opponent (Chi, D.C.).
The Whitecaps conceded in the 76th and 90th minutes in their 3-1 loss to the Fire on Saturday. Vancouver has allowed 11 goals after the 75th minute this season, tied with D.C. and New England for most in the league in 2022.
