Vancouver Whitecaps FC embark on their 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup journey on Thursday night, opening their Round One, Leg 1 encounter against Costa Rican powerhouse Deportivo Saprissa.
The return leg is scheduled for February 27 at BC Place, with the winner earning a shot at LIGA MX giants Monterrey, who have already secured their Round of 16 berth with a commanding 5-0 aggregate triumph over Forge FC.
This marks Saprissa's 38th all-time appearance in the competition, having punched their ticket by prevailing in their Concacaf Central American Cup play-in series. Meanwhile, Vancouver booked their place after clinching their third consecutive Canadian Championship title in 2024.
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In the United States (US), the CONCACAF Champions Cup match between Deportivo Saprissa and Vancouver Whitecaps will be available to watch and stream online live through Fubo, DirecTV Stream, TUDN, FS2 (Fox Sports 2) and ViX.
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Deportivo Saprissa vs Vancouver Whitecaps kick-off time
The CONCACAF Champions Cup match between Deportivo Saprissa and Vancouver Whitecaps will be played at the Estadio Ricardo Saprissa in San Juan, Costa Rica.
It will kick off at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT on Thursday, February 20, in the US.
Team news & squads
Deportivo Saprissa vs Vancouver Whitecaps lineups
5-3-2
Formation
4-3-3
VANDSA-Line up
DSASubstitutes
Manager
J. Giacone
VAN-Line up
VANSubstitutes
Manager
J. Soerensen
Injuries and Suspended players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Injuries and Suspensions
- No sidelined players
Deportivo Saprissa team news
The Costa Rican club boasts several familiar faces from Major League Soccer, including Kendall Waston, Joseph Mora, and Marvin Loría, while LA Galaxy winger Gino Vivi is currently with the squad on loan.
Vancouver Whitecaps team news
On the Whitecaps' side, their offseason recruitment has been measured, with Emmanuel Sabbi and Jayden Nelson joining the ranks to complement Brian White and Ryan Gauld in attack. The club, however, bid farewell to DP midfielder Stuart Armstrong, who has returned to the EFL Championship with Sheffield Wednesday.
Thursday's clash will also mark a new chapter for Vancouver, as Jesper Sørensen steps into the dugout for his first competitive match in charge. The Danish manager takes over from the outgoing Vanni Sartini, eager to make his mark on the club’s continental campaign.
Form
DSA-Form
DSASanta Ana FC
2
-
1
Deportivo Saprissa
L
Deportivo Saprissa
0
-
0
Puntarenas FC
D
Deportivo Saprissa
1
-
1
LD Alajuelense
D
AD Guanacasteca
2
-
0
Deportivo Saprissa
L
AD Municipal Liberia
2
-
3
Deportivo Saprissa
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 5/7
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- Both teams scored
- 3/5
VAN-Form
VANBrommapojkarna
0
-
2
Vancouver Whitecaps
W
Los Angeles FC
1
-
0
Vancouver Whitecaps
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
3
-
0
Los Angeles FC
W
Los Angeles FC
2
-
1
Vancouver Whitecaps
L
Vancouver Whitecaps
5
-
0
Portland Timbers
W
- Goal Scored (Conceded)
- 11/3
- Games over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- Both teams scored
- 1/5