The second the 2025 MLS season is underway, and the Vancouver Whitecaps are hoping to continue making a splash in the Western conference. If you’re a fan – new or old – and you’re ready to cheer Vancouver on and catch all the thrilling action live, check out this 2025 Vancouver Whitecaps schedule, so you don’t miss a single PK, breakaway or game winning shot.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Quick Facts
Founding Season: 2011
Head Coach: Jesper Sørensen
Club Owners: Greg Kerfoot, Jeff Mallett, Steve Luczo, & Steve Nash
Conference: Western
Home Field: BC Place
Championships: None
2024 Finish: 8th in the Western Conference
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC Schedule 2025
Check out the 2025 Whitecaps schedule by clicking the link below to get all the watch information you need, from match times, channels, opponents and more!
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How to Watch Vancouver Whitecaps FC Games on DIRECTV
Calling all Whitecaps fans! You really don’t want to miss a moment of the 2025 MLS season. And we’ll give you the information you need to be able to do that right here.
While a select number of MLS matches will be available to watch on your local FOX channel or FOX Deportes, you’ll need Apple TV’s MLS Season Pass to catch every single MLS match with no blackouts.
DIRECTV customers can integrate their Apple TV accounts with their DIRECTV interface, so you never need to switch inputs or remotes to watch the soccer content you want.
Learn more about connecting your favorite apps to DIRECTV here.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC Rivalries
While Vancouver isn’t in the United States, it is in the Pacific Northwest, making it ripe for regional rivalries to develop, and boy have they.
Whitecaps FC vs. Portland Timbers
This rivalry between Vancouver and neighboring Portland dates back to the 1970s when both teams competed in the North American Soccer League (NASL). Over the decades, the Whitecaps and Timbers have clashed in various leagues, building a fierce competition, especially during playoff battles. The rivalry is known for its passionate fanbases and competitive matches, often deciding Cascadia Cup standings, which includes Seattle as well.
Whitecaps FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC
Speaking of the Seattle Sounders, the Whitecaps also have quite the tense rivalry with these neighbors. The clubs share a long history of competition, also predating their MLS days. Matches between the Whitecaps and Sounders are some of the most highly anticipated games in the region, with both sets of fans contributing to an electric atmosphere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Vancouver Whitecaps FC join the MLS?
Vancouver Whitecaps FC's inaugural season in Major League Soccer was 2011.
Which teams are Vancouver Whitecap FC's biggest rivals?
Vancouver Whitecaps FC's biggest rivals are located right in the Pacific Northwest: The Portland Timbers and Seattle Sounders FC. The trio make up the competitors of what is referred to as the Cascadia Cup.
Who are the best players on Vancouver Whitecaps FC to watch in the 2024 season?
Some of the best players on Whitecaps FC include Ryan Gauld, Brian White, Fafà Picault and Ranko Veselinović.
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