Preview: 'Caps host Houston Dynamo FC in front of sold-out lower bowl at BC Place | Watch on MLS Season Pass

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LOWER BOWL SOLD OUT: Tickets sold out for Sunday's highly anticipated home match at BC Place

VANCOUVER, BC – It's been a historic week for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, as German legend Thomas Müller touched down in the city on Wednesday and was introduced at his official unveiling on Thursday. The 'Caps will look to carry the good vibes and momentum into the remainder of the MLS regular season, starting with a Western Conference clash against Houston Dynamo FC this Sunday, August 17 at BC Place. The match will mark the second and final meeting of the regular season between the two teams, with the 'Caps claiming a 3-0 away win last month down in Texas. Kickoff on Sunday is set for 6 p.m. PT.

  • Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Houston Dynamo FC, presented by Recycle BC
  • BROADCAST
    ONLINE/TV:     Watch on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, Apple TV+
    • Apple TV Talent (English): Keith Costigan (play-by-play), Maurice Edu (analyst)
    • Apple TV Talent (Spanish): Francisco X. Rivera (play-by-play), Martin Zuniga (analyst)
  • RADIO: 730 CKNW, 101.3 HD3, CKNW.com
    • Radio Talent (English): Asa Rehman (play-by-play), Colin Miller (analyst)

The club announced on Friday that it will be a packed lower bowl on Sunday. Suites remain available at whitecapsfc.com/premium. For ticket options to future matches, visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets.

Fans attending Sunday’s match will have the opportunity to welcome Mülller at his stadium arrival, presented by Chevrolet, through the Fan Zone on Terry Fox Plaza. Fans are encouraged to arrive by 3:30 p.m. PT.

WEEKLY STORYLINES

WILKKOMMEN THOMAS: It’s been a historic week for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, as the club welcomed newest signing Thomas Müller to the city. The German legend arrived in Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon, was presented at his introductory media conference on Thursday morning and trained with his new team for the first time on Friday morning. Müller joined the 'Caps after a distinguished 25-year career with German giants FC Bayern Munich, winning a club-record 33 titles and finishing as the club’s all-time leader in appearances as well as assists.

THE PLACE WHERE WE BELONG: Following a tight TELUS Canadian Championship first leg against Forge, the 'Caps are set to return to MLS regular season action for a home match against Western Conference side Houston Dynamo FC this Sunday, August 17, as they hope to improve their 7W-2L-2D home record in MLS play. Of their nine remaining regular season matches, the 'Caps will play six of those in the home comforts of BC Place, starting with Sunday's clash and including matches against St. Louis, Philadelphia, Portland, San Jose, and Dallas. Sunday's clash with Houston will mark the second and final meeting of the regular season between the two sides, with Vancouver claiming an impressive 3-0 away win back on July 16 thanks to goals from Emmanuel Sabbi, Sebastian Berhalter, and Brian White.

EL SAMURAI: Another new addition to the 'Caps joined up with the team this week. Japanese-born, Peruvian youth international Kenji Cabrera made his debut off the bench in mid-week during the TELUS Canadian Championship semifinal first leg against Forge FC, coming off the bench for a second-half cameo. The 22-year-old, who signed a U-22 initiative contract through 2028, joined the 'Caps from Peruvian side FCB Melgar, where he recorded 16 goals and 17 assists across all competitions. Born to a Peruvian father and a Japanese mother in Shiga, Japan, Cabrera has represented Peru at the youth level, making 14 appearances for the U-20 side.

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