Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy preview, date, time, news, lineups & how to watch

This Saturday, April 13th, the LA Galaxy will clash with the Vancouver Whitecaps in what promises to be an electrifying encounter at BC Place, Vancouver.

With both teams vying for dominance in the Western Conference, this match holds significant implications for their standings in the MLS 2024 season.

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LA Galaxy match preview

With that being said, join The View From Avalon for our Vancouver Whitecaps vs. LA Galaxy preview, which features team news, predicted lineups, and more.

• Kick-off: April 13th
• Kick-off Time: 7:30 pm PT
• Venue: BC Place, Vancouver
• TV Channel / Live Stream: MLS Season Pass via Apple TV

LA Galaxy news

The LA Galaxy saw their unbeaten streak come to an end in the previous round with a narrow 2-1 defeat to arch-rivals, LAFC. Controversy surrounded the match as a contentious penalty decision in favor of LAFC raised eyebrows.

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.

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Vancouver Whitecaps news

The Canadian outfit enters the fixture atop the conference standings, following a dominant 4-0 victory over Toronto FC in their last outing.

Before that, the Whitecaps secured a thrilling 3-2 win against the Portland Timbers. It sets the stage for a captivating showdown to determine the undisputed leader of the Western Conference.

Predicted Vancouver Whitecaps vs LA Galaxy lineups

• LA Galaxy: McCarthy; Yamane, Cáceres, Yoshida, Aude; Brugman, Puig, Delgado; Paintsil, Joveljic, Pec.
• Vancouver Whitecaps: Takaoka; Laborda, Vaselinovic, Utvik; Ahmed, Vite, Cubas, Schopf; Gauld, White, Picault.

With the LA Galaxy eager to bounce back from their recent setback and the Vancouver Whitecaps seeking to extend their dominance, all eyes will be on BC Place for what promises to be a captivating showdown.

Don't miss the action as these two Western Conference powerhouses collide in a battle for supremacy.