Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. San Jose Earthquakes | MLS is Back Tournament, Group B

MLS is Back Tournament - Jul 15 - VANvsSJ

2020 MLS is Back Tournament – Group B, Matchday 8
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. San Jose Earthquakes
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Wed., July 15 â€“ 10:30 PM ET


TV: TUDN; TSN in Canada


STREAMING: TUDN App, Twitter; TSN App in Canada


Matchday 8 of the MLS is Back Tournament wraps up with an evening bout between the Vancouver Whitecaps and San Jose Earthquakes on July 15.


San Jose will be taking on its second Cascadia foe in a row following its opening matchup with the Seattle Sounders, while the Whitecaps will be making their debut in the tournament.


San Jose has the better of the most recent history between the sides, getting a pair of victories over Vancouver last season, each by a score of 3-1.

Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. San Jose Earthquakes | MLS is Back Tournament, Group B - Project Starting XI
  • Updated team roster
  • Injury Report:
    • UNAVAILABLE: Lucas Cavallini (F)
    • UNAVAILABLE: Fredy Montero (F)
    • UNAVAILABLE: Georges Mukumbilwa (M)
    • UNAVAILABLE: Tosaint Ricketts (F)
    • UNAVAILABLE: Andy Rose (D)
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution: None
  • International duty: None
Preview: Vancouver Whitecaps vs. San Jose Earthquakes | MLS is Back Tournament, Group B - Project Starting XI
  • Updated team roster
  • Injury Report:
    • QUESTIONABLE: Marcos Lopez (D) - appendectomy
  • Suspended: None
  • Suspended after next caution:  None
  • International duty:  None


Series Matchup


  • Whitecaps: 8 wins, 33 goals
  • Earthquakes: 6 wins, 31 goals
  • 9 draws


Officials


  • Referee: Marcos de Oliveira
  • Assistant Referees: Eduardo Mariscal, Benjamin Hall-Volpenhein
  • 4th Official: Robert Sibiga
  • VAR: Ismail Elfath