Vancouver Whitecaps Announce 2023 MLS Schedule

Key Matchups and Notable Dates

The Vancouver Whitecaps have released their 2023 MLS schedule, which features some intriguing matchups and notable dates. The 'Caps will open their season on the road against Minnesota United FC on March 4th before hosting the San Jose Earthquakes in their home opener on March 11th. Some of the key matchups on the Whitecaps' schedule include a home match against the defending MLS Cup champions, FC Cincinnati, on April 15th, and a road match against the Seattle Sounders, their Cascadia rivals, on May 20th. The Whitecaps will also face off against the LA Galaxy, another MLS powerhouse, on July 22nd at BC Place. The Whitecaps will have a total of 17 home matches during the 2023 season, including 10 matches on weekends. Some of the notable dates for home matches include Canada Day (July 1st) against the Houston Dynamo FC and Labor Day (September 4th) against the Portland Timbers.

Key Matchups and Notable Dates

* March 4th: Season opener at Minnesota United FC * March 11th: Home opener against San Jose Earthquakes * April 15th: Home match against FC Cincinnati * May 20th: Road match against Seattle Sounders * July 1st: Canada Day match against Houston Dynamo FC * July 22nd: Home match against LA Galaxy * September 4th: Labor Day match against Portland Timbers

The Whitecaps will be hoping to improve on their 2022 season, in which they finished 12th in the Western Conference and failed to qualify for the playoffs. With a number of new additions to the roster, including Designated Player Lucas Cavallini, the 'Caps will be looking to make a push for a playoff spot in 2023.