Vancouver hosts cup quarterfinal at Swangard Stadium

First leg relocates to historic Burnaby venue.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 81 min read

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Back to Boundary Road. Back to a familiar home. 🍁 Generations of 'Caps have called Swangard Stadium home. Ahead of our

What happened: The Whitecaps face Cavalry FC on Wednesday to open the Canadian Championship. Management temporarily moved the fixture from BC Place to accommodate FIFA World Cup preparations.

Why it matters: The roster aims to establish an aggregate lead before the matchup shifts to Alberta. The franchise is pursuing an unprecedented fifth consecutive domestic title.

By the numbers: The primary squad has not played a competitive match at the location since 2010. The site previously served as the team headquarters for 24 years.

What to watch: The decisive second leg kicks off July 13 at ATCO Field.

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@WhitecapsFC Jul 8, 7:24 PM ET

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