Similar to the Seattle Sounders, Vancouver started the season slow. Unlike the Sounders it wasn’t because the Whitecaps won the Concacaf Champions League. Only NYCFC has been hotter over the last five matches than these two Cascadia teams. The Vancouver Whitecaps have claimed 10 points in the last five, while Seattle took 9.
Tuesday night’s meeting is likely better for both teams, even with the international absences. Vancouver is healthier than they’ve been for most of 2022. Seattle is rested, rejuvenated.
Act two for Seattle is the quest for a Supporters’ Shield, or at least a Western Conference title.