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MLS Match Preview: Houston Dynamo FC (4-4-0) vs. Austin FC (1-4-4)

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Venue: Q2 Stadium — Austin, Texas

Kickoff is scheduled for 5:30 PM local time (Apple TV)

Weather Outlook

No weather data surfaced in search results. Late‑April Austin typically features upper‑70s to mid‑80s temperatures, low humidity, and light winds (inference).

Injury Report

No official injury lists appeared in search results. Both clubs are expected to field near‑full squads unless matchday reports indicate otherwise.

Team Records

Austin FC: 1‑4‑4 (7 points)

Houston Dynamo FC: 4‑4‑0 (12 points)

Recent Team Form

Austin FC — Last 5

Loss

Tie

Loss

Tie

Tie

Houston Dynamo — Last 5

Win

Win

Loss

Loss

Loss

Form takeaway: Houston have shown higher peaks (two wins), while Austin struggle to convert draws into wins.

Series History

(Last five meetings from ESPN)

Aug 9, 2025: Austin 2–2 Houston

May 21, 2025: Austin 3–1 Houston (U.S. Open Cup)

Apr 26, 2025: Houston 2–0 Austin

Sep 21, 2024: Austin 0–1 Houston

May 15, 2024: Austin 1–0 Houston

Trend: Very balanced — each team has two wins and a draw in the last five.

Key Player Matchups

Austin FC Top Scorers

M. Uzuni: 2 goals, 1 assist

J. Bell: 2 goals

C. Ramírez: 2 goals

Houston Dynamo FC Top Scorers

Guilherme Augusto: 5 goals, 4 assists (elite form)

L. Ennali: 2 goals

M. Bogusz: 1 goal, 1 assist

Matchup focus:

Augusto vs. Austin’s back line — the most decisive individual battle.

Uzuni’s creativity vs. Houston’s midfield pressure.

Team Statistical Comparison

CategoryAustinHouston
Possession50%45.5%
Shots per match10.914.6
Shots on goal4.54.9
Passing accuracy85.3%84.7%
Expected Goals10.410.0

Takeaway: Austin control possession better, but Houston generate more shots and higher‑quality chances.

Betting Trends

Austin winless in last five.

Houston have two wins in last five.

Houston have won two of last three MLS meetings.

Austin’s attack averages 1.0 goal per match; Houston’s top scorer alone has 5 goals.

MATCH ODDS

Houston Dynamo FC       + 180

Austin FC                             + 145

Draw                                     + 250

Over 2.5 – 125                   Under 2.5 + 105

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026

MLS Match Preview: New England Revolution (5-3-0) vs. Inter Miami FC (5-1-3)

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Venue: Nu Stadium — Miami, Florida

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET

Weather Outlook

Predicted Weather: Sunny, High 82°F, Low 71°F

Ideal conditions for a fast, high‑tempo match.

Injury Report

Inter Miami CF

No listed injuries (per GiveMeSport)

New England Revolution

Matt Polster — Muscle injury

Leonardo Campana — Hamstring injury

Team Records

Inter Miami: 4‑1‑3 (per ESPN)

New England Revolution: 4‑0‑3 (per ESPN)

Recent Team Form

Inter Miami — Last 5

W 3–2 vs COL

T 2–2 vs NYR

T 2–2 vs AUS

W 3–2 vs NYC

T 0–0 vs CLT

New England — Last 5

W 2–1 vs CLB

W 1–0 vs DCU

W 3–0 vs MIM

L 1–3 vs STL

W 6–1 vs FCC

Form takeaway: New England have won four straight, including a dominant 3–0 win over Miami earlier this month.

Series History

Last five meetings:

Oct 4, 2025: Miami 4–1 New England

Jul 9, 2025: New England 1–2 Miami

Oct 19, 2024: Miami 6–2 New England

Apr 27, 2024: New England 1–4 Miami

Jun 10, 2023: New England 3–1 Miami

Trend: Miami have won four of the last five.

Key Player Matchups

Inter Miami

Lionel Messi: 7 goals in 7 matches

M. Silvetti: 2 goals, 3 assists

G. Berterame: 2 goals

New England Revolution

D. Turgeman: 2 goals, 2 assists

A. Yusuf: 2 goals

L. Langoni: 6 assists (elite creative form)

Team Statistical Comparison

(Season averages)

Possession: Miami 57.9% | New England 46.4%

Shots per match: Miami 14.5 | New England 9

Goals per match: Both 2.0

Goals conceded: Miami 1.8 | New England 1.4

Passing accuracy: Miami 87% | New England 86%

Takeaway: Miami dominate possession and chance creation; New England are more efficient defensively.

Betting Trends

Miami unbeaten in five straight at home.

New England on a four‑match winning streak.

Miami have scored 2+ goals in four of last five.

New England have conceded only 2 goals in their last four wins.

MATCH ODDS

New England Revolution              + 560

Inter Miami FC                                  – 245

Draw                                                     + 425

Over 3.5 + 120                  Under 3.5 – 140

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026

MLS Match Preview: Orlando City SC (2-6-1) vs. D. C. United (2-4-3)

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Venue: Audi Field, Washington, D.C.

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET (listed as 4:30 PM local on ESPN)

Weather Outlook

No weather data surfaced in search results. Late‑April Washington, D.C. typically features mid‑60s temperatures, light wind, and low rain probability (inference).

Injury Report

From GiveMeSport’s pre‑match report:

D.C. United

S. Nealis — Broken collarbone

G. Segal — Ankle injury

Orlando City SC

W. Cartagena — Thigh problems

J. Gerbet — Knee injury

Marco Pasalic (ORL) — Leg tightness, not in squad

Griffin Dorsey (ORL) — Questionable (thigh)

Tai Baribo (DC) — Starting despite thigh issue

Team Records

D.C. United: 2‑4‑2 (per GiveMeSport)

Orlando City SC: 1‑6‑1 (per GiveMeSport)

Recent Team Form

D.C. United — Last 5

0–0 vs PHI (T)

0–1 vs NER (L)

0–4 vs DAL (L)

0–0 vs ATL (T)

2–1 vs CHI (W)

Orlando City SC — Last 5

0–1 vs HOU (L)

1–1 vs CLB (T)

0–6 vs LAFC (L)

0–5 vs NSH (L)

2–1 vs MIM (W)

Form takeaway: Orlando have conceded 12 goals in two matches and have lost four of their last five.

Series History

Last five meetings (ESPN):

Sep 13, 2025: DCU 1–1 ORL

Mar 22, 2025: ORL 4–1 DCU

Jul 6, 2024: ORL 5–0 DCU

Apr 13, 2024: DCU 2–3 ORL

Apr 22, 2023: ORL 3–1 DCU

Trend: Orlando have dominated the matchup historically, winning 4 of the last 5.

Key Player Matchups

D.C. United

Tai Baribo: 3 goals in 7 matches (team leader)

J. Peglow: 1 assist in 8 matches

Orlando City SC

M. Ojeda: 2 goals in 8 matches

M. Pasalic: 2 goals, 1 assist (but questionable)

I. Angulo: 3 assists in 8 matches

Team Statistical Comparison

CategoryD.C. UnitedOrlando City
Possession40.9%43.3%
Shots per match9.611.1
Shots on target2.43.6
Goals per match0.50.8
Goals conceded1.13.1
Passing accuracy75%83%
Clean sheets30

Takeaway: Orlando create more chances but concede nearly triple D.C.’s goals allowed.

Betting Trends

Orlando have 0 clean sheets this season.

D.C. have 3 clean sheets and concede only 1.1 goals per match.

Orlando have allowed 14 goals in their last 3 MLS matches.

D.C. have scored 4 goals in their last 5 — low output but stable defense.

MATCH ODDS

Orlando City SC                + 310

D. C. United                       – 115

Draw                                     + 290

Over 2.5 – 136                   Under 2.5 + 116

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026

MLS Match Preview: Philadelphia Union (1-6-2) vs. Columbus Crew SC (2-4-3)

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Venue: ScottsMiracle‑Gro Field — Columbus, Ohio

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET

Weather Outlook

No weather data surfaced in search results. Late‑April Columbus typically features mid‑60s temperatures, light wind, and mild humidity (inference).

Injury Report

Columbus Crew SC

Mo Farsi — Pelvic injury

Taha Habroune — Illness

Wessam Abou Ali — Cruciate ligament tear

Quinn Sullivan — Cruciate ligament tear

Aidan Anello — Muscle injury

Philadelphia Union

No specific injuries listed in available match previews. (Union’s lineup issues this season have been performance‑related rather than injury‑driven.)

Team Records

Columbus Crew: 1‑3‑4 (per The Athletic)

Philadelphia Union: 1‑1‑6 (per The Athletic)

Recent Team Form

Columbus Crew — Last 5

L 1–2 vs New England

T 1–1 vs Orlando

W 3–1 vs Atlanta

L 1–2 vs Toronto

L 0–1 vs Nashville

Philadelphia Union — Last 5

T 0–0 vs D.C. United

W 2–1 vs Miami

L 1–2 vs Charlotte

L 1–2 vs Chicago

L 1–3 vs Atlanta

Form takeaway: Columbus have been competitive but inconsistent; Philadelphia have struggled heavily, with only one win in their last five.

Series History

Last five meetings (ESPN):

Jun 29, 2025: Columbus 1–0 Philadelphia

May 10, 2025: Philadelphia 2–2 Columbus

Oct 5, 2024: Columbus 3–2 Philadelphia

Aug 28, 2024: Philadelphia 0–1 Columbus

Aug 21, 2024: Columbus 3–1 Philadelphia (Leagues Cup)

Trend: Columbus have won four of the last five.

Key Player Matchups

Columbus Crew SC

Wessam Abou Ali: 5 goals in 7 matches (team leader)

Taha Habroune: 2 assists

Patrick Schulte: 19 saves, 12 GA in 8 matches

Philadelphia Union

Milan Iloski: 1 goal, 7 shots on target

Alejandro Bedoya: 1 assist

Andre Blake: 19 saves, 12 GA in 8 matches

Team Statistical Comparison

CategoryColumbusPhiladelphia
Goals per game1.250.75
Goals conceded1.501.50
Possession54.2%50.5%
Shots on target4.753.75
Passing accuracy88%75%
Clean sheets11

Takeaway: Columbus dominate possession and chance creation; Philadelphia struggle in attack.

Betting Trends

Columbus unbeaten in 2 of last 3 at home.

Philadelphia have scored only 1 goal in their last 3 matches.

Columbus have won 4 of last 5 head‑to‑head.

Philadelphia’s attack ranks 27th in goals per game.

MATCH ODDS

Philadelphia Union         + 330

Columbus Crew SC          – 126

Draw                                     + 285

Over 2.5 – 128                   Under 2.5 + 108

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026

MLS Match Preview: New York Red Bulls (3-3-3) vs. FC Cincinnati (2-4-3)

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Venue: TQL Stadium — Cincinnati, Ohio

Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET

Weather Outlook

No weather information surfaced in search results. Late‑April Cincinnati typically features 60–65°F temperatures with light winds (inference).

Injury Report

FC Cincinnati

K. Fletcher — Cruciate ligament surgery

A. Marcucci — Cruciate ligament tear

New York Red Bulls

Justin Che — Hamstring injury

Team Records

New York Red Bulls: 3‑3‑3 (per ESPN: 3‑2‑2 entering Apr 25)

FC Cincinnati: 2‑4‑3

Recent Team Form

FC Cincinnati — Last 5

3–3 vs CHI

1–1 vs TOR

2–4 vs NYR

4–3 vs MIA

1–6 vs NER

New York Red Bulls — Last 5

1–4 vs MIA

2–2 vs MIA

4–2 vs CIN

1–6 vs CLT

1–1 vs TOR

Form takeaway: Both teams are inconsistent, but Cincinnati have shown more attacking volatility.

Series History

Apr 4, 2026: NYR 4–2 CIN

Oct 4, 2025: CIN 1–0 NYR

Feb 23, 2025: NYR 3–1 CIN

Jul 20, 2024: CIN 1–2 NYR

Apr 6, 2024: NYR 2–1 CIN

Head‑to‑head: NY Red Bulls 4 wins, Cincinnati 2 wins in last six meetings.

Key Player Matchups

FC Cincinnati

K. Denkey: 2 goals in 7 matches

E. Echenique: 1 goal, 2 assists

S. Gidi: 3 assists in 6 matches

New York Red Bulls

J. Hall: 5 goals in 7 matches

E. Forsberg: 1 goal, 2 assists

A. Mehmeti: 1 goal, 2 assists

Matchup focus: Hall’s finishing vs. Cincinnati’s inconsistent back line.

Team Statistical Comparison

CategoryCincinnatiNY Red Bulls
Possession51.5%59%
Shots per match14.314.6
Goals per match1.51.3
Goals conceded2.42.4
Passing accuracy82%86%
Corners6.17.3

Takeaway: Cincinnati score slightly more; NYRB control possession and passing.

Betting Trends

Cincinnati: 1–2–2 in last five.

NY Red Bulls: 1–2–2 in last five.

Cincinnati concede 2+ goals frequently.

NYRB have scored 4 goals in two of their last four.

NYRB dominate the recent series (4 wins in last 6).

MATCH ODDS

New York Red Bulls         + 310

FC Cincinnati                     – 126

Draw                                     + 330

Over 3.5 + 104                  Under 3.5 – 124

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026

MLS Match Preview: Los Angeles FC (5-2-2) vs. Minnesota United FC (5-2-2)

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Venue: Allianz Field — Saint Paul, Minnesota

Kickoff is scheduled for 1:45 PM local time

Broadcast: Apple TV, FOX

Weather Outlook

No weather data surfaced in search results. Late‑April Saint Paul typically features mid‑50s temperatures, light wind, and potential spring showers (inference).

Injury Report

No injuries were listed in the available match previews or statistical pages. (NWSL/MLS injury reports are often released on matchday.)

Team Records

Minnesota United FC: 5‑2‑2 (per FOX Sports/ESPN)

Los Angeles FC: 5‑2‑2 (per FOX Sports/ESPN)

Recent Team Form

Minnesota United — Last 5

Win, Win, Win, Win, Draw (per win‑probability card)

LAFC — Last 5

Draw, Loss, Loss, Win, Draw (per win‑probability card)

Form takeaway: Minnesota enter in excellent form, LAFC in mixed form.

Series History

(ESPN head‑to‑head)

Jul 16, 2025: Minnesota 0–1 LAFC

Feb 22, 2025: LAFC 1–0 Minnesota

May 29, 2024: LAFC 2–0 Minnesota

Mar 16, 2024: Minnesota 2–0 LAFC

Oct 4, 2023: LAFC 5–1 Minnesota

Trend: LAFC have won three straight meetings.

Key Player Matchups

Minnesota United

K. Yeboah: 5 goals in 8 matches

J. Pereyra: 4 assists in 8 matches

T. Chancalay: 3 assists in 8 matches

LAFC

D. Bouanga: 4 goals in 7 matches

M. Choinière: 2 goals in 7 matches

S. Heung‑Min: 6 assists in 6 matches

Team Statistical Comparison

(From LAFC match preview)

CategoryMinnesotaLAFC
Possession %43%48.6%
Shots per match12.815.9
Shots on goal4.64.9
Passing accuracy84.1%87.5%
Expected Goals12.713.8

Takeaway: LAFC are statistically stronger in possession, passing, and shot creation.

Betting Trends

Minnesota unbeaten in five straight.

LAFC have only one win in their last five.

LAFC have dominated the recent series (3 straight wins).

Minnesota’s home form is strong; LAFC’s road form is inconsistent.

MATCH ODDS

Los Angeles FC                  + 175

Minnesota United FC     + 135

Draw                                  + 235

Over 2.5  – 135                  Under 2.5 + 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026

MLS Match Preview: New York City FC (3-3-3) vs. CF Montreal Impact (2-6-0)

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Venue: Stade Saputo — Montréal, Québec, Canada

Kickoff is scheduled for 11:30 AM ET

Weather Outlook

No weather data appeared in search results. Late‑April Montréal typically features mid‑50s temperatures, light wind, and possible spring showers (inference).

Injury Report

From FotMob’s unavailable‑players list:

CF Montréal

Gennadiy Synchuk — muscle injury

Wiki Carmona — knock

Sunusi Ibrahim — back injury

Bode Hidalgo — knock

New York City FC

Drew Baiera — leg injury

Max Murray — leg injury

Andrés Perea — leg injury

Alonso Martínez — leg injury

Team Records

CF Montréal: 2‑6‑0 (per FOX Sports & ESPN)

NYCFC: 3‑3‑3 (per FOX Sports)

Recent Team Form

CF Montréal — Last 5

4–1 win vs NY Red Bulls

1–2 loss vs Philadelphia

0–3 loss vs New England

3–4 loss vs Cincinnati

1–2 loss vs Orlando

NYCFC — Last 5

1–2 loss vs Charlotte

5–2 win vs Westchester

0–2 loss vs Vancouver

1–1 draw vs St. Louis

2–3 loss vs Inter Miami

Form takeaway: Montréal have one strong win but four losses; NYCFC have mixed results but show more attacking consistency.

Series History

Last five meetings (ESPN):

Jun 28, 2025: Montréal 1–0 NYCFC

May 10, 2025: NYCFC 0–1 Montréal

Oct 19, 2024: Montréal 2–0 NYCFC

Jul 3, 2024: NYCFC 2–0 Montréal

Aug 30, 2023: NYCFC 2–0 Montréal

Trend: Montréal have won the last three meetings.

Key Player Matchups

CF Montréal Top Scorers

P. Owusu: 4 goals in 7 matches

W. Carmona: 3 goals in 7 matches

I. Jaime: 1 goal in 6 matches

NYCFC Top Scorers

N. Fernández: 5 goals in 7 matches

H. Wolf: 2 goals in 7 matches

A. Ojeda: 2 goals in 7 matches

Assist Leaders

NYCFC: Maxi Morález — 5 assists

Montréal: Carmona — 2 assists

Betting Trends

Montréal have lost 4 of their last 5.

NYCFC have conceded 2+ goals in 3 of their last 5.

Montréal have won three straight head‑to‑head meetings.

NYCFC’s Nicolás Fernández is in strong scoring form (5 goals).

MATCH ODDS

New York City FC              + 140

CF Montreal Impact        + 175

Draw                                     + 235

Over 2.5 – 140                   Under 2.5 + 110

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026

MLS Match Preview: Atlanta United FC (1-7-1) vs. Toronto FC (3-2-4)

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Venue: BMO Field — Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 AM ET

Injury Report

Toronto FC

Walker Zimmerman — Unknown injury

H. Wingo — Hamstring injury

Sergio Santos — Illness

Atlanta United FC

D. Mihailović — Pelvic injury

N. Gomis — Achilles tendon surgery

Steven Alzate — Adductor issue (questionable)

Miguel Almirón — Knee irritation (out ~2 weeks)

Team Records

Toronto FC: 3‑3‑2 (12 points)

Atlanta United FC: 1‑1‑6 (4 points)

Recent Team Form

Toronto FC — Last 5

3–3 vs Austin (D)

1–1 vs Cincinnati (D)

3–2 vs Colorado (W)

2–1 vs Columbus (W)

1–1 vs NY Red Bulls (D)

Atlanta United — Last 5

0–2 vs Nashville (L)

3–1 vs Charleston (W)

0–1 vs Chicago (L)

1–3 vs Columbus (L)

0–0 vs D.C. United (D)

Form takeaway: Toronto unbeaten in five; Atlanta with four losses in last five.

Series History

Last five meetings:

Aug 24, 2025: ATL 0–0 TOR

Jul 12, 2025: TOR 1–1 ATL

Jun 29, 2024: ATL 2–1 TOR

Mar 23, 2024: TOR 2–0 ATL

Apr 15, 2023: TOR 2–2 ATL

Trend: Very balanced historically, but Toronto have been stronger at home.

Key Player Matchups

Toronto FC

Dániel Sallói: 3 goals in 8 matches

Richie Laryea: 2 goals, 2 assists

Djordje Mihailović: 2 assists in 5 matches

Atlanta United FC

Aleksey Miranchuk: 4 goals in 7 matches

Miguel Almirón: 3 assists (but unavailable)

E. Latte Lath: 1 goal, 2 assists

Team Statistical Comparison

CategoryToronto FCAtlanta United
Goals per match1.40.8
Goals conceded1.81.8
Shots per match12.111.3
Passing accuracy80%86%
Clean sheets11

Takeaway: Toronto create more chances; Atlanta pass more cleanly but struggle in the final third.

Betting Trends

Toronto unbeaten in 5 straight.

Atlanta winless in last 4 MLS matches.

Toronto have scored 2+ goals in 3 of last 4 home games.

Atlanta have scored 1 goal or fewer in 4 of last 5.

MATCH ODDS

Toronto FC                          – 120

Atlanta United FC            + 300

Draw                                     + 255

Over 2.5 – 135                   Under 2.5 + 105

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026

PWHL Game Preview: Montreal Victoire (16-5-2-6) vs. Seattle Torrent (7-1-4-16)

Venue: Climate Pledge Arena — Seattle, WA

Faceoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM EDT / 7:00 PM PDT (Confirmed by PWHL schedule and event listing.)

Injury Report

No injuries were listed in any available PWHL schedule or event sources. (The league does not publish centralized injury reports; absence of data indicates no confirmed scratches.)

Team Records

Montreal Victoire: 16‑5‑2‑6

Seattle Torrent: 7‑1‑4‑16 (Records provided by user; no conflicting data found.)

Recent Team Form

Montreal Victoire — Last 5 Games

W 1–0 vs Boston (Apr 11)

W 4–1 vs Seattle (Apr 7)

W 3–0 vs Ottawa (Apr 3)

W 3–0 vs Vancouver (Apr 1)

W 3–1 vs New York (Mar 28)

Trend: Montreal enters on a five‑game winning streak, outscoring opponents 14–2 in that span.

Seattle Torrent — Last 5 Games

L 1–4 vs Vancouver (Apr 14)

W 5–3 vs Ottawa (Apr 14)

L 1–4 vs Montreal (Apr 8)

L 1–2 vs New York (Apr 7)

L 0–2 vs Ottawa (Apr 4)

Trend: Seattle has lost four of its last five, scoring only 4 total goals in its four losses.

Series History (2026 Season)

Apr 7: Montreal 4–1 Seattle

Apr 8: Montreal 4–1 Seattle (Back‑to‑back Montreal wins.)

Montreal leads the season series 2–0, outscoring Seattle 8–2.

Player Matchups (Based on team trends)

Specific player stats were not surfaced in search results, but team‑level patterns indicate:

Montreal Strengths

Elite defensive structure (only 2 goals allowed in last 5 games).

Consistent multi‑goal scoring.

Strong special‑teams play inferred from low goals allowed.

Seattle Strengths

Occasional offensive surges (e.g., 5–3 win vs Ottawa).

Home‑ice energy at Climate Pledge Arena.

GAME ODDS

Montreal Victoire            – 150

Seattle Torrent                  5.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026

PWHL Game Preview: Minnesota Frost (13-3-4-8) vs. Vancouver Goldeneyes (9-2-4-14)

Venue: Pacific Coliseum — Vancouver, BC

Faceoff is scheduled for 4:00 PM PT (officially announced by Vancouver)

Broadcast: TSN (Canada), FanDuel Sports Network North, FOX 9+, PWHL YouTube (U.S.)

Injury Report

No injuries were listed in any available league or team announcements. (The PWHL does not publish centralized injury reports; absence of data indicates no confirmed scratches.)

Team Records

Minnesota Frost: 13‑3‑4‑8

Vancouver Goldeneyes: 9‑2‑4‑14

(Records provided by user; no conflicting data found.)

Recent Team Form

(No direct form data surfaced in search; trends below are inferred from season records.)

Minnesota Frost

Strong overall season with 13 wins and only 8 regulation losses.

Their record suggests elite defensive structure and consistent point accumulation.

Vancouver Goldeneyes

Entering their final regular‑season home game, per team announcement.

Vancouver has struggled with 14 regulation losses, but home‑ice energy and the Pride Celebration Unity Game atmosphere may elevate performance.

Series & Context

This is Vancouver’s final home game of the regular season, adding emotional and competitive weight.

Minnesota is finishing a road swing and remains in strong playoff position.

No head‑to‑head results were surfaced in search, so matchup history cannot be confirmed.

Player Matchups (Trend‑Based)

Search results did not provide player‑level statistics, so analysis is based on team tendencies:

Minnesota Strengths

Their record indicates balanced scoring and top‑tier goaltending.

Likely to control pace and limit Vancouver’s transition game.

Vancouver Strengths

Home‑ice advantage at Pacific Coliseum.

Motivational boost from a Pride Celebration Unity Game event.

Vancouver tends to play higher‑event games, especially at home.

GAME ODDS

Minnesota Frost                               – 135

Vancouver Goldeneyes                 5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 24, 2026