Thursday , 2 July 2026

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs D.C. United SC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
2 – 2
Full Time
D.C. United SC
Sun 1 Oct 2023 · 02:30 UTC BC Place HT 45' · FT 45'
Brian White 2' 1–0
1–1 11' Christian Benteke
Ryan Gauld pen 57' 2–1
2–2 62' Mateusz Klich
Y 69' Mateusz Klich
Alessandro Schopf 82' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs D.C. United SC — MLS at BC Place.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 14 33
2 Internacional CF Miami 15 31
3 Chicago Fire FC 14 26
4 New England Revolution 14 25
5 New York Red Bulls 15 22
6 Charlotte FC 15 21
7 FC Cincinnati 15 20
8 New York City FC 15 19
9 D.C. United SC 15 18
10 Columbus Crew SC 15 16
11 Toronto FC 14 14
12 Montreal Impact FC 14 14
13 Orlando City SC 15 14
14 Atlanta United FC 14 11
15 Philadelphia Union 15 7
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 14 32
17 San Jose Earthquakes 15 32
18 Real Salt Lake 14 26
19 FC Dallas 15 25
20 Los Angeles FC 15 24
21 Seattle Sounders FC 13 24
22 Houston Dynamo 14 22
23 Minnesota United FC 15 22
24 Los Angeles Galaxy 15 20
25 San Diego FC 15 17
26 Colorado Rapids SC 15 16
27 St. Louis City 14 16
28 Portland Timbers 14 14
29 Austin FC 15 14
30 Sporting Kansas City 14 11

Head-to-Head

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1
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3 games · Avg 3.0 goals D.C. United SC
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-01 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–2 D.C. United SC 2019-08-18 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–0 D.C. United SC 2018-07-15 D.C. United SC 3–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Recent Form

Vancouver Whitecaps FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Oct D.C. United SC H 2–2 D
28 Sep Colorado Rapids SC A 2–2 D
24 Sep Real Salt Lake A 1–2 L
21 Sep Houston Dynamo A 1–4 L
16 Sep Toronto FC A 2–1 W
02 Sep New York City FC A 1–1 D
D.C. United SC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
01 Oct Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 2–2 D
23 Sep New York Red Bulls H 3–5 L
20 Sep Atlanta United FC H 1–1 D
16 Sep Charlotte FC A 0–0 D
09 Sep San Jose Earthquakes H 0–0 D
02 Sep Chicago Fire FC H 4–0 W

Season Stats

Vancouver Whitecaps FC D.C. United SC
#16 Position #9
32 Points 18
14 Played 15
10 / 2 / 2 W / D / L 4 / 6 / 5
34 Scored 21
12 Conceded 25
+22 GD -4
2.29 PPG 1.20
71% Win % 27%

Key Stats

67% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
36% Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
40% Clean Sheets
D.C. United SC this season

Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (32 pts). D.C. United SC are 9th (18 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0-15
3/2
16-30
6/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
–/3
61-75
3/–
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
D.C. United SC
0-15
2/1
16-30
3/2
31-45
1/2
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/2
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to BC Place that hosts another battle between Vancouver Whitecaps FC and D.C. United SC.
  • 2' The USA Brian White breaks the deadlock on 2 minutes. 1-0!
  • 7' A quiet spell here at BC Place. Vancouver Whitecaps FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 11' Brilliant from the ! Christian Benteke makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 11.
  • 16' Yamil Asad is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for D.C. United SC so far.
  • 21' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mateusz Klich, as he is very good at scoring at BC Place with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
  • 26' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 26 minutes.
  • 31' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Vanni Sartini might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 41' D.C. United SC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 46' named a 3-5-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-1-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 51' It is a cagey affair so far. Vancouver Whitecaps FC in their 3-5-2 trying to find a way past D.C. United SC's compact 4-3-1-2.
  • 56' It looks surprising Vancouver Whitecaps FC does not make any changes. Eric Davis has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 57' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ryan Gauld makes it 2-1.
  • 62' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mateusz Klich makes no mistake. 2-2!
  • 63' Fresh legs for Vancouver Whitecaps FC! Ryan Raposo comes on to replace Richie Laryea.
  • 68' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 69' Controversy at the stadium! Mateusz Klich argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 73' The Vancouver Whitecaps FC bench stirs into life. Pedro Vite is withdrawn and Sam Adekugbe gets his opportunity.
  • 74' A change in the D.C. United SC ranks — Derrick Williams exits the field as Steve Birnbaum enters on 74.
  • 79' It is a substitution in D.C. United SC team. Theodore Ku-DiPietro is replaced by Cristian Dajome on 79 minute.
  • 82' Alessandro Schopf was booked on 82.
  • 86' Ali Ahmed is ready to make an impact after coming on for Alessandro Schopf at the 86 minute mark.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.

Lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Vanni Sartini

D.C. United SC Lineups

4-3-1-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Wayne Rooney

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Paul Arriola 2
Paul Arriola 2
Christian Benteke 1
Mateusz Klich 1
Brian White 1
Ryan Gauld 1
Yamil Asad 1
Alphonso Davies 1

Head to Head

2023-10-01 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–2 D.C. United SC 2019-08-18 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–0 D.C. United SC 2018-07-15 D.C. United SC 3–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form

2023-10-01 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–2 D.C. United SC D 2023-09-28 Colorado Rapids SC 2–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC D 2023-09-24 Real Salt Lake 2–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L 2023-09-21 Houston Dynamo 4–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L 2023-09-16 Toronto FC 1–2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC W 2023-09-02 New York City FC 1–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC D

D.C. United SC Form

2023-10-01 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–2 D.C. United SC D 2023-09-23 D.C. United SC 3–5 New York Red Bulls L 2023-09-20 D.C. United SC 1–1 Atlanta United FC D 2023-09-16 Charlotte FC 0–0 D.C. United SC D 2023-09-09 D.C. United SC 0–0 San Jose Earthquakes D 2023-09-02 D.C. United SC 4–0 Chicago Fire FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.19 Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2 D.C. United SC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Vancouver Whitecaps FC55% Draw23% D.C. United SC22%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 26%
74%

Double Chance

Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
78%
Draw or D.C. United SC
45%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or D.C. United SC
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vancouver Whitecaps FC43% Draw40% D.C. United SC17%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
2 – 1
9.4%
2 – 0
8.1%
1 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
5.8%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
5.1%
0 – 0
4.8%
3 – 2
4.1%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 1
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Handicap Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers Push D.C. United SC covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 18% 63%
-1.5 37% — 63%
-1 37% 21% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 81% — 19%
+1 81% 11% 8%
+1.5 92% — 8%
+2 92% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓
D.C. United SC keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.