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The top two teams in the Western Conference square off at BC Place on Saturday night, as the Los Angeles Galaxy visit the Vancouver Whitecaps.
The Whitecaps have made an impressive start to the new season, sitting top of MLS with a plus-eight differential as they have fired 14 goals and conceded just six. They will aim to wrap up a four-game homestand on a high, having recorded two wins and one loss so far.
The LA Galaxy, meanwhile, are just behind Vancouver, trailing them by one point, but have played one game more. They saw their unbeaten streak come to an end in the previous round with a narrow 2-1 defeat to arch-rivals, LAFC.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy kick-off time
| Date: | Saturday, April 13, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 10:30 pm ET/ 7:30 pm PT |
| Venue: | BC Place |
The MLS match between Vancouver Whitecaps and LA Galaxy will be played at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada.
It will kick off at 10:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm PT on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in the United States (US).
How to watch Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy online - TV channels & live streams
In the US and worldwide, the MLS match between Vancouver Whitecaps and LA Galaxy 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
Luis Martins is the only injury concern for the Vancouver Whitecaps ahead of the visit of LA Galaxy because of a sore thigh.
Vancouver Whitecaps possible XI: Takaoka; Laborda, Vaselinovic, Utvik; Ahmed, Vite, Cubas, Schopf; Gauld, White, Picault.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Takaoka, Boehmer, Anchor |
| Defenders: | Laborda, Adekugbe, Veselinovic, Blackmon, Utvik, Halbouni, Martins, Ahmed, Brown |
| Midfielders: | Schopf, Berhalter, Kreilach, Cubas, Gauld, Ngando, Raposo, Vite |
| Forwards: | Picault, White, Becher, Johnson |
LA Galaxy team news
Jalen Neal and Eriq Zavaleta are definite absentees for LA Galaxy with injuries, with Zavaleta being notably a big miss at the back for Greg Vanney's side.
There remains uncertainty over the availability of Martín Cáceres, who was rested in the last game, with Edwin Cerrillo deputizing in his absence, despite being nominally a midfielder.
LA Galaxy possible XI: McCarthy; Yamane, Cerrillo, Yoshida, Aude; Brugman, Puig, Delgado; Paintsil, Joveljic, Pec
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Micovic, McCarthy, Scott |
| Defenders: | Yoshida, Ferkranus, Caceres, Zavaleta, Aude, Nelson, Yamane, Cuevas |
| Midfielders: | Brugman, Cerrillo, Puig, Delgado, Aguirre, Vivi, Perez, Lepley |
| Forwards: | Fagundez, Joveljic, Pec, Berry, Paintsil, Bibout |
Head-to-Head Record
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/23 | LA Galaxy 1-2 Vancouver Whitecaps | Leagues Cup |
| 16/07/23 | Vancouver Whitecaps 4-2 LA Galaxy | MLS |
| 19/03/23 | LA Galaxy 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps | MLS |
| 15/09/22 | Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 LA Galaxy | MLS |
| 14/08/22 | LA Galaxy 5-2 Vancouver Whitecaps | MLS |