| Vancouver FC vs. Cavalry FC May 17 at 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT The Stadium at Langley Events Centre, Langley, B.C. Watch Live: OneSoccer Tickets available here |
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Langley Events Centre could play host to some fireworks on Victoria Day weekend, when Vancouver FC meet Cavalry FC to round out the CPL's Sunday triple-header.
A year ago, it seemed like spectacle ensued every time these sides met, including one wild game that ended 5-4 for the Cavs in August. Vancouver did, however, knock Cavalry out of the Canadian Championship last season, so this isn't a fixture either side can take lightly.
Vancouver have picked up a little momentum recently, collecting their first CPL win of the year two weeks ago against Pacific, and then beating Langley United in the Canadian Championship.
The Pacific win was particularly emboldening for Vancouver, with Terran Campbell scoring a brace en route to a convincing win against their B.C. rivals.
Now, the Eagles will look to add some more points to their ledger against a tricky opponent.
Cavalry are one of three unbeaten teams in the CPL so far this year, and they've also won two in a row — both of them on the road. They squeezed out a win away against Supra, before beating Pacific FC 3-1 in the CanChamp.
The Cavs sit second in the league heading into Matchweek 6, with a 3-2-0 record. They've been formidable in league play, although coach Tommy Wheeldon Jr. has mentioned he wants his side to be more ruthless going forward.
It's been difficult to score against Cavalry, who have conceded just four times in six matches overall. Centre-back pairing Daan Klomp and Amer Didić have been excellent, with goalkeeper Nathan Ingham settling in well behind them.
Vancouver are looking to prove they can challenge anybody in the league; Cavalry are aiming to climb toward the top.
If history is any indicator, this is sure to be a fascinating clash.
NEWS & NOTES
- Vancouver's squad continues to return to full fitness, with international players Lys Mousset, Isak Ssewankambo and Vitor Lucas still building up to being able to start. Paris Gee is a question mark for the Eagles after exiting last weekend's game at halftime with an injury.
- Cavalry have a clean bill of health this weekend. The only potential doubt is midfielder Harry Paton, who missed last week's match; he will be evaluated on Saturday and is considered day-to-day.
PROJECTED STARTING XIs
Vancouver FC: Irving; Doner, Campagna, Field, Bah; Fotsing, Polisi; Traore, Mezquida, Amissi; Campbell
Cavalry FC: Ingham; Pearlman, Klomp, Didić, Ofori; Baldisimo, Kobza; Musse, Camargo, Ntignee; Warschewski
