Vancouver Whitecaps FC host FC Dallas on Saturday in a high-stakes Decision Day clash with major Audi 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs implications.
How to watch & stream
When
- Saturday, Oct. 18 | 9 pm ET/6 pm PT
Where
- BC Place | Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver have the inside track to finish first in the Western Conference, three points clear of second-place San Diego FC. A draw would lock up the top spot for a squad riding an 11-match unbeaten streak across all competitions (7W-0L-4D).
Dallas are in eighth place and would host the Wild Card game as things stand. But their playoff spot isn't secured, with Real Salt Lake, Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes also competing for the final two postseason berths.
- Record: 18W-6L-9D, 63 points
- Standings: 1st place, Western Conference
Led by first-year head coach Jesper Sørensen, Vancouver are enjoying their best-ever MLS season. They reached the Concacaf Champions Cup final, won a fourth consecutive Canadian Championship title, and set a club record for single-season points.
That momentum got a major boost when Bayern Munich and German legend Thomas Müller arrived in mid-August. He's hit the ground running, with 11 goal contributions (7g/4a) in seven matches across all competitions.
For another lift, star midfielder Ryan Gauld has returned from a long-term knee injury at the perfect time. The Scottish international is working back to full fitness, helping turn the Whitecaps into a serious contender to win their first MLS Cup title.
- Record: 10W-12L-11D, 41 points
- Standings: 8th place, Western Conference
Under the direction of first-year head coach Eric Quill, Dallas recently went unbeaten in eight straight matches (4W-0L-4D) to vault above the playoff line. That streak ended last Saturday when they lost 2-1 at the LA Galaxy, pushing their playoff fate to Decision Day.
DP striker Petar Musa has put together his second consecutive 15-plus goal season, forming a strong partnership with Logan Farrington. However, both players will miss out this weekend through suspension.
In their stead, Anderson Julio is expected to fill the goal-scoring void. They'll also need a strong showing from Indonesian international goalkeeper Maarten Paes, knowing a draw could secure their Wild Card spot.
