Before delving into the pre-match - I would just like to say it has been an absolutely bonkers week in the world of football. The Champions League served up some shocks and heartbreaks, the Europa League just wrapped up the quarter final round with four enthralling second leg, could-go-any-way-matches, and there have been out of the world volleys in the English Championship - take your pick between Neves and Grealish.
As we head into the weekend, the Vancouver Whitecaps prepare to host LAFC at BC Place as the second game of Friday night MLS action.