Whitecaps FC 2 will face a late season measuring stick on Saturday when they travel to Rio Tinto Stadium and take on USL leading Real Monarchs SLC. WFC2 are coming off a loss to Cascadia rival Timbers 2 at McLeod Athletic Park and are hoping for a strong finish to cap off the 2017 season with an upset against the league's best team.
Challenge ahead
Whitecaps FC 2017 MLS SuperDraft second round pick Francis de Vries says anytime you head into a tough environment against a top club, it presents an opportunity to see where they stack up.