Vancouver vs. Austin - prediction, team news, lineups

The early pacesetters in the 2025 MLS season will look to continue their fine start to proceedings this term when Vancouver Whitecaps take on Austin FC on Sunday. Three points behind their hosts, the away side have also been impressive in the early knockings of the campaign and now have an opportunity to deliver a statement of intent against the current leaders. Needing to navigate what has been a hectic schedule so far, the Vancouver Whitecaps are excelling on multiple fronts, having booked their place in the last four of the CONCACAF Champions Cup by knocking out UNAM Pumas on away goals. Prior to that, Jesper Sorensen's men made light work of the challenge of Colorado Rapids en route to a 2-0 victory as first-half goals from Brian White and Emmanuel Sabbi wrapped up a dominant win. Now up to 16 points from a possible 21 in league action, the Caps sit atop the Western Conference standings ahead of Sunday's encounter against an opposing outfit without a victory in the most recent five editions of this fixtu