Overview

• The Canadian Championship final kicks off Wednesday in Vancouver in a single-match format at BC Place.
• The Whitecaps pursue a fourth consecutive Voyageurs Cup, a modern-era first, with only Toronto FC having previously won four straight.
• Vancouver FC seeks the tournament’s first CPL title after upset wins en route to the final and a recent lift under interim coach Martin Nash.
• Thomas Müller said he wants the city to care more about winning and could become Germany’s most decorated player with a 35th trophy if Vancouver prevails.
• Head coach Jesper Sørensen said captain Ryan Gauld could rejoin the squad this week, while striker Brian White’s hamstring setback awaits assessment.