Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. LA Galaxy | 2019 MLS Match Preview

2019-04-05-VAN-LA

2019 MLS Regular Season - Week 6
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. LA Galaxy
BC Place — Vancouver
April 5 - 10 PM ET


TV: TSN1
STREAMING: MLS LIVE on ESPN+ in US


The Vancouver Whitecaps picked up their first point of 2019 courtesy of a Cascadia Cup draw against the Seattle Sounders and they look for their first win against the LA Galaxy, who may be without Zlatan Ibrahimovic.


Ibrahimovic struck for a brace from the penalty spot in a 2-1 win over the Timbers in his return from an Achilles injury, but he didn’t play on turf during the regular season a year ago. He has hinted he will play Friday, but not explicitly stated as such. Last year’s match at BC Place, a 0-0 draw, was a week before his MLS debut.


Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. LA Galaxy | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Michael Baldisimo (M) - left ankle contusion
    • OUT: Jasser Khmiri (D) - left knee injury
    • OUT: Andy Rose (M)- facial fracture
    • OUT: David Norman Jr. (M) - right foot surgery
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty: None


LA Galaxy

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. LA Galaxy | 2019 MLS Match Preview - Project Starting XI
  • Injury Report:
    • OUT: Perry Kitchen (M) - ankle injury
    • QUESTIONABLE: Juninho (M) - knee
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty: None


Series Matchup at Whitecaps


  • Whitecaps 3 wins, 13 goals
  • Galaxy 2 wins, 12 goals
  • 4 draws


Officials


  • Referee: Baldomero Toledo
  • Assistant Referees: Chris Wattam, Apolinar Mariscal
  • 4th Official: Alex Chilowicz
  • VAR: Silviu Petrescu