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Vancouver Whitecaps will play host to Sporting Kansas City in Wednesday's Major League Soccer (MLS) encounter at BC Place.
The Canadian outfit have extended their unbeaten run to five games in all competitions following a 4-1 victory over St Louis City, while the Wizards are riding on a three-game winning run overall after beating San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 last time out.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | July 17, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 7:30 pm PT / 10:30 pm ET |
| Venue: | BC Place |
The MLS match between Vancouver Whitecaps and Sporting Kansas City will be played at the BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, Canada.
It will kick off at 7:30 pm PT / 10:30 pm ET on Wednesday, July 17, in the United States (US).
How to watch Vancouver Whitecaps vs Sporting Kansas City online - TV channels & live streams
In the US and worldwide, the MLS match between Vancouver Whitecaps and Sporting Kansas City will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, through the MLS Season Pass.
Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates, while highlights of the game will be uploaded to the official MLS YouTube channel.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Vancouver Whitecaps team news
Tristan Blackmon is unlikely to be available for selection due to a groin problem, but Sam Adekugbe was back in action in the St Louis win after recovering from a calf injury, while Ali Ahmed is back from international duty with the Canadian national team at the Copas.
Captain Ryan Gault, Brian White and Fafa Picault will form the three-man frontline.
Vancouver Whitecaps possible XI: Takaoka; Laborda, Veselinovic, Utvik; Raposo, Berhalter, Cubas, Adekugbe; 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 |
Sporting Kansas City team news
As Felipe Hernandez is being investigated for his alleged involvement in illegal gambling, the midfielder is unavailable for selection.
Defender Logan Ndenbe nurses a torn ACL, while Zorhan Bassong is eligible to return from a ban.
Alan Pulido will lead the attack alongside captain Johnny Russell and Erik Thommy.
Sporting Kansas City possible XI: Melia; Shelton, Rosero, Castellanos, Bassong; Rodriguez, Radoja, Afrifa; Russell, Pulido, Thommy
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Pulskamp, Melia, Schewe |
| Defenders: | Fontas, Voloder, Rosero, Leibold, Davis, Castellanos, Bassong, Pierre, Rindov |
| Midfielders: | Radoja, Rodriguez, Thommy, Flores, Walter |
| Forwards: | Russell, Pulido, Salloi, Shelton, Vargas, Agada, Afrifa, Tzionis |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record of the last five meetings between Vancouver Whitecaps and Sporting Kansas City across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2024 | Sporting KC 1-2 Vancouver Whitecaps | MLS |
| July 1, 2023 | Sporting KC 3-0 Vancouver Whitecaps | MLS |
| June 3, 2023 | Vancouver Whitecaps 1-1 Sporting KC | MLS |
| May 28, 2022 | Sporting KC 0-1 Vancouver Whitecaps | MLS |
| April 2, 2022 | Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 Sporting KC | MLS |