Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Sporting Kansas City, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Sporting Kansas City
Sun 4 Jun 2023 · 02:30 UTC BC Place HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 20' Alan Pulido
Ryan Gauld pen 88' 1–1
Y 7' Robert Castellanos
Brian White 39' Y
Andres Cubas 63' Y
Y 69' Daniel Salloi
Ryan Gauld 78' Y
Y 80' Gadi Kinda
Y 90' Kendall McIntosh

Overview

Match Preview

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Sporting Kansas City — MLS at BC Place.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 27 60
2 Internacional CF Miami 27 46
3 New England Revolution 27 46
4 Charlotte FC 27 43
5 Chicago Fire FC 26 42
6 Philadelphia Union 27 39
7 Orlando City SC 27 34
8 New York City FC 27 33
9 FC Cincinnati 26 33
10 New York Red Bulls 26 33
11 D.C. United SC 26 30
12 Columbus Crew SC 27 29
13 Toronto FC 27 29
14 Atlanta United FC 27 27
15 Montreal Impact FC 27 24
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 26 50
17 FC Dallas 27 47
18 San Jose Earthquakes 27 45
19 St. Louis City 26 44
20 Houston Dynamo 27 44
21 Los Angeles FC 28 41
22 Colorado Rapids SC 27 36
23 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 36
24 Seattle Sounders FC 26 35
25 San Diego FC 27 32
26 Portland Timbers 27 32
27 Real Salt Lake 27 32
28 Austin FC 27 31
29 Minnesota United FC 27 29
30 Sporting Kansas City 26 21

Head-to-Head

9
3
6
Vancouver Whitecaps FC 18 games · Avg 2.8 goals Sporting Kansas City
Last 5 meetings
2023-06-04 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–1 Sporting Kansas City 2022-05-29 Sporting Kansas City 0–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2022-04-03 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–0 Sporting Kansas City 2021-10-18 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1 Sporting Kansas City 2021-05-16 Sporting Kansas City 3–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Recent Form

Vancouver Whitecaps FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jun Sporting Kansas City H 1–1 D
01 Jun Houston Dynamo H 6–2 W
28 May St. Louis City A 1–3 L
21 May Seattle Sounders FC H 2–0 W
18 May FC Dallas A 1–2 L
14 May Portland Timbers A 1–3 L
Sporting Kansas City
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Jun Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 1–1 D
01 Jun FC Dallas H 2–1 W
28 May Portland Timbers H 4–1 W
21 May St. Louis City A 0–4 L
18 May Los Angeles FC A 1–1 D
14 May Minnesota United FC H 3–0 W

Season Stats

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Sporting Kansas City
#16 Position #30
50 Points 21
26 Played 26
15 / 5 / 6 W / D / L 6 / 3 / 17
59 Scored 31
26 Conceded 63
+33 GD -32
1.92 PPG 0.81
58% Win % 23%

Key Stats

39% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
67% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
42% Clean Sheets
Vancouver Whitecaps FC this season
4% Clean Sheets
Sporting Kansas City this season

Vancouver Whitecaps FC are 16th (50 pts). Sporting Kansas City are 30th (21 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Vancouver Whitecaps FC
0-15
8/3
16-30
10/4
31-45
6/8
46-60
4/5
61-75
6/1
76+
11/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sporting Kansas City
0-15
3/8
16-30
7/7
31-45
5/8
46-60
2/6
61-75
4/11
76+
4/9
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Brian White 17 G
Thomas Muller 9 G 5 A
Sebastian Berhalter 6 G 4 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Vancouver Whitecaps FC to score. At the same time, Sporting Kansas City does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 7' Robert Castellanos is having his name booked by the referee on 7.
  • 12' Vancouver Whitecaps FC has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
  • 17' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 20' Against the run of play, Alan Pulido has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 30' Vancouver Whitecaps FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 35' Tristan Blackmon has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 28 cards already picked up this season.
  • 39' Vancouver Whitecaps FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 42' Tim Leibold is ready to make an impact after coming on for Logan Ndenbe at the 42 minute mark.
  • 47' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 52' The travelling Sporting Kansas City supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 57' Sporting Kansas City seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 62' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 63' Vancouver Whitecaps FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 63.
  • 66' Vancouver Whitecaps FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alessandro Schopf is hanging Mathias Laborda on the field on 66 minute.
  • 69' Sporting Kansas City receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 69.
  • 71' Khiry Shelton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Marinos Tzionis on 71 minute.
  • 72' A change in the Sporting Kansas City ranks — Alan Pulido exits the field as Gadi Kinda enters on 72.
  • 76' A change in the Vancouver Whitecaps FC ranks — Andres Cubas exits the field as Deiber Caicedo enters on 76.
  • 78' Poor challenge from Ryan Gauld. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 80' Gadi Kinda catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 80.
  • 85' The 32-year-old Erik Thommy has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 88' What a moment for Ryan Gauld! That strike on 88 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 90' Sporting Kansas City manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Roger Espinoza is hanging Erik Thommy on the field on 90 minute.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kendall McIntosh on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Sporting Kansas City Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alan Pulido 6
Ryan Gauld 4
Johnny Russell 4
Daniel Salloi 3
Johnny Russell 3
Russell Teibert 2
Yohan Croizet 2
Thomas Muller 2

Head to Head

2023-06-04 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–1 Sporting Kansas City 2022-05-29 Sporting Kansas City 0–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2022-04-03 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–0 Sporting Kansas City 2021-10-18 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1 Sporting Kansas City 2021-05-16 Sporting Kansas City 3–0 Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Form

2023-06-04 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–1 Sporting Kansas City D 2023-06-01 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 6–2 Houston Dynamo W 2023-05-28 St. Louis City 3–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L 2023-05-21 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–0 Seattle Sounders FC W 2023-05-18 FC Dallas 2–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L 2023-05-14 Portland Timbers 3–1 Vancouver Whitecaps FC L

Sporting Kansas City Form

2023-06-04 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1–1 Sporting Kansas City D 2023-06-01 Sporting Kansas City 2–1 FC Dallas W 2023-05-28 Sporting Kansas City 4–1 Portland Timbers W 2023-05-21 St. Louis City 4–0 Sporting Kansas City L 2023-05-18 Los Angeles FC 1–1 Sporting Kansas City D 2023-05-14 Sporting Kansas City 3–0 Minnesota United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.94 Vancouver Whitecaps FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84 Sporting Kansas City xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 71% + Vancouver Whitecaps FC to win 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Vancouver Whitecaps FC69% Draw18% Sporting Kansas City13%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 3.78
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 32%
68%

Double Chance

Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Sporting Kansas City
31%
Vancouver Whitecaps FC or Sporting Kansas City
82%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Vancouver Whitecaps FC59% Draw32% Sporting Kansas City9%
Actual: Sporting Kansas City win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10%
3 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
8.1%
3 – 1
7.8%
4 – 0
6.9%
1 – 0
6.7%
1 – 1
Actual
4 – 1
5.8%
5 – 0
4.1%
5 – 1
3.5%
2 – 2
3.4%
0 – 0
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Handicap Vancouver Whitecaps FC covers Push Sporting Kansas City covers
-2.5 38% — 62%
-2 38% 21% 41%
-1.5 59% — 41%
-1 59% 19% 22%
-0.5 78% — 22%
+0.5 93% — 7%
+1 93% 5% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Vancouver Whitecaps FC keeps clean sheet
44% ✓
Sporting Kansas City keeps clean sheet
6% ✓

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