Two teams in fine form go head-to-head at BC Place in MLS action on Saturday as the Vancouver Whitecaps host the Houston Dynamo, aiming to stretch their unbeaten run to seven matches across all competitions.
A 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City in midweek propelled Vancouver up to fourth in the Western Conference, four points above Houston Dynamo, who are eighth following a 1-0 win against the San Jose Earthquakes.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo FC kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 10:30 pm ET/ 7:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | BC Place |
The MLS match between Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo will be played at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada.
It will kick off at 10:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm PT on Saturday, July 20, in the United States (US).
How to watch Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo FC online - TV channels & live streams
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In theUSand worldwide, the MLS match between Vancouver Whitecaps and Houston Dynamo will be available to watch and stream online live onApple TV, through theMLS Season Pass.
Check outGOAL's Live Match Centrefor updates, while highlights of the game will be uploaded to the official MLS YouTube channel.
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Team news & squads
Vancouver Whitecaps team news
The Caps will be missing Tristan Blackmon because of a groin injury this weekend, Joe Bendik is out with a back issue, while Javain Brown is away from the team due to a personal matter.
Sam Adekugbe was rested on Wednesday after featuring for the first time this season last Saturday.
Damir Kreilach was an unused substitute against Sporting KC, and Ali Ahmed returned from international duty, starting in an attacking midfield role alongside Ryan Gauld.
Vancouver Whitecaps possible XI: Takaoka; Laborda, Veselinovic, Utvik; Raposo, Berhalter, Cubas, Ahmed; Gauld, White, Picault
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Takaoka, Bendik, Boehmer, Anchor |
| Defenders: | Laborda, Adekugbe, Veselinovic, Halbouni, Martins, Utvik, Ahmed, Brown, Bovalina |
| Midfielders: | Raposo, Schopf, Priso, Berhalter, Kreilach, Cubas, Gauld, Vite |
| Forwards: | Picault, White, Johnson |
Houston Dynamo FC team news
Nelson Quinones is done for the season with a knee injury. Brooklyn Raines is away at the Concacaf Under-20 tournament.
Houston Dynamo possible XI: Clark; Dorsey, Sviatchenko, Micael, Steres; Artur, Herrera; Carrasquilla, Bassi, Aliyu; Ferreira
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Clark, Tarbell, Valdez |
| Defenders: | Sargeant, Sviatchenko, Micael, Bartlow, Steres, Smith, Schmitt, Escobar, Dorsey |
| Midfielders: | Artur, Caicedo, Carrasquilla, Gregus, Raines, Bassi, Kowalczyk |
| Forwards: | Aliyu, Segal, Gyamfi |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 21/09/23 | Houston Dynamo 4-1 Vancouver Whitecaps | MLS |
| 01/06/23 | Vancouver Whitecaps 6-2 Houston Dynamo | MLS |
| 06/08/22 | Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 Houston Dynamo | MLS |
| 13/03/22 | Houston Dynamo 2-1 Vancouver Whitecaps | MLS |
| 30/09/21 | Houston Dynamo 0-0 Vancouver Whitecaps | MLS |