Vancouver Whitecaps will be looking to make amends for their recent slip-up when they clash against Austin in Wednesday's MLS Western Conference encounter.
Following a 3-0 defeat at Sporting KC, the Caps nearly registered three points in their first of the four straight home games on Saturday but ended up losing 3-2 against Seattle Sounders.
Whereas the Verde and Black can strengthen their stand in the top half of the standings after returning to winning ways in the 4-1 result against Minnesota United in their last outing.
Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Whitecaps vs Austin kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | July 12, 2023 |
| Kick-off time: | 10:30pm EDT |
| Venue: | BC Place |
The Major Soccer League (MLS) game between Vancouver Whitecaps and Austin is scheduled for July 12, 2023, at the BC Place multi-purpose stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
It will kick off at 10:30pm EDT in the United States (US).
How to watch Whitecaps vs Austin online - TV channels & live streams
 | Apple TV | Watch here |
The game will be available to stream live online through Apple TV.
GOAL will also provide live updates of the game on its Live Match Center page.
Team news & squads
Whitecaps team news
Mathias Laborda is suspended after his double booking in the Seattle loss, with Andres Cubas ruled out with a hamstring injury and Russell Teibert doubtful on account of a problem with his left knee.
Javain Brown and Julian Gressel are on international duty with the Jamaica and the United States, respectively, in the Gold Cup. Meanwhile, Ali Ahmed would be allowed some rest after his Canada duty.
Ryan Gauld will continue to link up in attack, with Brian White up front.
Whitecaps possible XI: Takaoka; Blackmon, Veselinovic, Martins; Raposo, Schopf, Berhalter, Caicedo; Vite, Gauld; White
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Takaoka, Hasal, Boehmer |
| Defenders: | Blackmon, Veselinovic, Campagna, Yao, Martins |
| Midfielders: | Teibert, Ngando, Berhalter, Fry, Aguilar, Schopf, Raposo, Gauld, Vite, Dajome, Habibullah, Johnson, Caicedo |
| Forwards: | White, Cordova, Becher |
Austin team news
Daniel Pereira is suspended after accumulation of bookings with his yellow the last time out, while Leo Vaisanen and Zan Kolmanic are out injured. Alexander Ring will continue to remain a doubt on account of a groin strain.
Brace and assist hero at Minnesota, Sebastian Driussi, will look to build on his form, as Brad Stuver eyes another clean sheet against the Caps after their last meeting in April ended in a goalless draw.
Austin possible XI: Stuver; Lima, Cascante, Keller, Gallagher; Wolff, Valencia; Finlay, Driussi, Fagundez; Zardes
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Stuver, Bersano, Las |
| Defenders: | Cascante, Radovanovic, Keller, Tarek, Craig, Lundqvist, Asensio, Lima, Gallagher, Jimenez |
| Midfielders: | Valencia, Ring, Wolff, Djeffal, Driussi, Rodriguez, Fagundez, Fodrey, Rigoni, Redes, Finlay |
| Forwards: | Zardes, Urruti, Bruin |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2023 | Austin 0-0 Whitecaps | MLS |
| October 2, 2022 | Whitecaps 2-0 Austin | MLS |
| April 24, 2022 | Austin 3-0 Whitecaps | MLS |
| September 9, 2021 | Whitecaps 2-1 Austin | MLS |
| August 19, 2021 | Austin 1-2 Whitecaps | MLS |