Can we make a pitch for today being the biggest game in the Vancouver Whitecaps’ MLS history? Article content

The Whitecaps look like they have a playoff run in them after their success this season, and chances are they’ll have a crowd in excess of 38,000 for this afternoon’s opening game of the best-of-three first round against FC Dallas at B.C. Place . For those scoring at home, announced attendance for the Inter Miami CF game featuring Lionel Messi back in April was 53,837. Article content Article content

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The Whitecaps (18-7-9) are the No. 2 seeds in the Western Conference. Dallas (11-12-11) are No. 7. Game 2 is Saturday in Dallas. The Whitecaps set regular season club records for points (63), wins (18), away victories (8),

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