Preview: 'Caps face Colorado Rapids in fourth annual Vaisakhi Celebration Match at BC Place, presented by MNP | Watch on MLS Season Pass, TSN

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VANCOUVER, BC – Top of the West, and we're looking to stay there. Vancouver Whitecaps FC will aim to continue their impressive start to the MLS regular season this Saturday, April 5 with a clash against fellow Western Conference rivals Colorado Rapids in the club's fourth annual Vaisakhi Celebration Match at BC Place, presented by MNP. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. PT.

Saturday's match will mark the 33rd MLS meeting between the 'Caps and the Rapids. It is also the first of two meetings between the teams this season.

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VAISAKHI CELEBRATION MATCH: Vancouver Whitecaps FC continue to lead the Western Conference, equalling their 2015 season with the best start in the MLS era. On Saturday, Vancouver will return to MLS action as they host their fourth annual Vaisakhi Celebration Match against Colorado Rapids, who have equalled their best start since 2014 with 11 points in their first six matches. There will be several events taking place prior to kickoff. Supporters are invited to join the Fan Zone on Terry Fox Plaza, where a lively and colourful pre-match celebration will take place in collaboration with RED FM. The Sikh Motorcycle Club will once again lead the march to the match down Robson Street. In stadium entertainment is in partnership with 5X and will include DJ Kokaheena, anthem singer Raman Bains, and renowned musician Asad Khan.

MAINTAINING THE STANDARD: There's been plenty of early season success for new 'Caps head coach Jesper Sørensen, including a first-ever 4W-0L-0D start to the MLS regular season for the club and embarking on an impressive run to the Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinals. Sørensen hopes the team can continue maintaining that standard of success throughout the year, as the 'Caps will be looking to stay in first place in the West with a win on Saturday and progress to the semifinals of Champions Cup next week with a tasty second leg against Pumas on deck. With a victory against the Rapids, the Blue and White would also set a record for their best seven-game start to an MLS regular season.

BY THE NUMBERS: After MLS Matchday 6, Vancouver Whitecaps FC find themselves at or near the top of several statistical categories.
Offensively: Second-best goal difference at +5, tied for most goals in the West and tied for fourth most in MLS with 10, sixth best expected goals at 12,79, seventh most shots on target at 33, most corners at 48, second most touches in the opponent’s box with 198, most accurate crosses per match at 6.7, fifth most big chances at 19, third best passing per cent at 88.4%, tied for sixth most key passes at 65, and fifth best average possession at 56.7%.
Defensively: Have allowed a league best 15 shots on target, most successful aerial duels percentage with 59.9%, fourth best interceptions per match at 10.5.

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