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Vancouver Whitecaps Begin Canadian Championship Defense Against Valour FC

The Whitecaps aim for a fourth consecutive title as Valour FC looks to build on recent momentum in quarterfinal opener.

Vancouver Whitecaps' Jayden Nelson (7) and Real Salt Lake's Justen Glad (15) vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Vancouver, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Overview

  • The Vancouver Whitecaps will face Valour FC on Tuesday in the first leg of the Canadian Championship quarterfinals in Winnipeg.
  • Defending champions Vancouver are pursuing their fourth straight title and enter the match unbeaten in their last 12 games across all competitions.
  • Valour FC advanced to the quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over TSS Rovers and recently secured their first league victory of the season, defeating York United 2-1.
  • Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen emphasized the importance of regaining form after consecutive MLS draws, calling the match a serious test for the team.
  • Valour head coach Phillip Dos Santos, a former Whitecaps assistant, stressed his team’s need to focus on their own strengths and approach the game with confidence.