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Vancouver Whitecaps vs FC Dallas MLS Preview: Whitecaps Hoping Team-Record 60 Points Translate in Playoffs
The Vancouver Whitecaps open their postseason with high expectations after a record-breaking regular season, hosting FC Dallas in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Vancouver finished second in the Western Conference with a club-best 60 points, claiming the Canadian Championship and reaching the CONCACAF Champions Cup final. But their playoff journey begins against a surging Dallas squad that beat them 2-1 just a week ago at BC Place — a match the Whitecaps played with 10 men for most of the night.
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Line Movement and Betting Odds
The Whitecaps enter as strong home favorites at -135, with FC Dallas listed at +350 and the draw at +280. The total sits at 2.5 goals, with early betting splits showing action on the over, given both clubs’ offensive efficiency late in the year.
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Matchup Breakdown
Vancouver’s 2025 campaign was the most successful in franchise history. Jesper Sorensen’s side combined disciplined defensive play with an explosive attack, highlighted by the addition of German veteran Thomas Muller, who has scored seven goals in seven league appearances since joining midseason.
However, the club faces adversity entering the postseason. Defender Mathias Laborda is suspended due to a red card in the season finale, while top scorer Brian White (16 goals) remains questionable with a hamstring issue. The Whitecaps haven’t lost a match at full strength since July 12, maintaining an unbeaten streak of 11 games when playing 11 vs 11.
FC Dallas surged into the playoffs with a 7-2-1 run to close the regular season. Head coach Eric Quill’s side welcomes back several key contributors from suspension — including team scoring leader Petar Musa (18 goals), dynamic winger Logan Farrington, and defensive midfielder Ramiro. Their returns bolster a Dallas team that thrives on counterattacks and quick transitions.
With both sides missing and regaining pivotal players, the series opener promises tactical intrigue and high intensity.
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Key Storylines
Vancouver’s Historic Momentum
The Whitecaps’ 60-point season and multiple cup runs showcase their evolution under Sorensen. With Muller providing a clinical edge and Ryan Gauld controlling midfield tempo, Vancouver looks primed to contend for the club’s first-ever MLS Cup final appearance.
Dallas’ Late-Season Revival
Dallas’ strong finish and recent win over Vancouver have restored belief. Musa’s return from suspension adds firepower to an attack that scored multiple goals in eight of its last ten matches.
Injury and Suspension Factors
The Whitecaps’ depth will be tested without Laborda, and possibly without Brian White. Meanwhile, Dallas benefits from the return of three starters, giving them a fully fit lineup for the first time in weeks.
Injury Report
Vancouver Whitecaps
- Brian White (hamstring) – questionable
- Mathias Laborda (suspension) – out
FC Dallas
- Petar Musa (suspension served) – available
- Logan Farrington (suspension served) – available
- Ramiro (suspension served) – available
Prediction
Vancouver enters with the stronger overall form and home-field edge, but Dallas’ full-strength return and proven counter-attack make this matchup closer than the odds suggest. Expect both sides to score, with the Whitecaps leaning on their depth and experience to edge a narrow victory.
Projected Score: Vancouver Whitecaps 2, FC Dallas 1
Best Bet: Both Teams to Score (BTTS) – Yes (-125)
Secondary Lean: Over 2.5 goals (-115)
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