It's round two of a Western Conference showdown as the Vancouver Whitecaps look to make the Colorado Rapids pay on the road this time around.
The Whitecaps are set to host the Rapids on Saturday at BC Place in Vancouver, Canada. It's the second time these two teams are meeting in three weeks, following the Rapids' 1-0 win over the Whitecaps in the Denver suburbs. Rapids striker Rafael Navarro scored the game's only goal on a penalty kick just before halftime.
That defeat came in the middle of a four-match winless run by the Whitecaps, which they only stopped last week after a 2-1 win over Sporting KC. The Rapids, meanwhile, are in the middle of their own three-match winless streak, and will be looking for a win on the road to propel them up the table.
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With both teams on 22 points and six wins so far, there's not a lot that separates them, so the game could go in any direction.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Colorado Rapids free live stream
- Date: Saturday, June 1, 2024
- Time: 10:30 p.m. ET / 7:30 p.m. PT
- TV channel: None
- Streaming: MLS Season Pass from Apple TV
Fans can watch Whitecaps vs. Rapids and every league match this season via MLS Season Pass from Apple TV. This week, fans can watch this game for FREE on the Apple TV app. You can find the app on your smart phone or a smart TV device.
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What time does Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Colorado Rapids kick off?
This MLS matchup takes place on Saturday, June 1 at BC Place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across all of the time zones in the United States and Canada:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Jun. 1 | 10:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Jun. 1 | 9:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Jun. 1 | 8:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Jun. 1 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Alaska ST | Sat, Jun. 1 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Hawaii ST | Sat, Jun. 1 | 5:30 p.m. |
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Colorado Rapids lineups, team news
The Whitecaps are only missing Sam Adekugbe to a long-term injury, but he may be back after the upcoming MLS break due to Copa America and Euro 2024, according to coach Vanni Sartini. Meanwhile Brian White is a doubt due to an ankle injury picked up in mid-week action.
Vancouver Whitecaps projected starting lineup (3-4-3): Takaoka (GK) — Brown, Veselinovic, Blackmon — Raposo, Vite, Cubas, Schopf — Gauld, White, Picault.
Vancouver Whitecaps subs (9): (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)
The Rapids will be without Daniel Chacon, Kimani Stewart and Wayne Frederick. Andreas Maxso picked up a knock during their last game, but he's played every minute of the season along with Zack Steffen.
Colorado Rapids projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Steffen (GK) — Rosenberry, Bombito, Maxso, Vines — Bassett, Larraz — Cabral, Mihailovic, Fernandes — Navarro.
Colorado Rapids subs (9): (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Colorado Rapids prediction
With the Whitecaps gaining some more confidence and a return home, look for them to get one back on the Rapids.
Prediction: Vancouver 2-0 Colorado