Yahoo Sports Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Wrexham: Preview, predictions, team news
Wrexham's final match of the Wrex Coast Tour '24 comes against the Vancouver Whitecaps on July 27, and the Red Dragons will be eager to get their first win of the tour.
After playing Bournemouth and Chelsea in California, Wrexham will conclude their North America pre-season matches in Vancouver, where co-owner, Ryan Reynolds, grew up. The Red Dragons managed two impressive draws against both Premier League sides as they prepare for their first season in League One since 2004.
Wrexham's final test on the Wrex Coast Tour '24 might not be another Premier League club, but they will still face a credible challenge from the MLS' Vancouver Whitecaps, who currently sit in fifth place of the Western Conference. Vancouver will be eager to bounce back from their recent defeat against the Houston Dynamo and go into Leagues Cup with a victory.
Here's 90min's guide to Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Wrexham.
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Wrexham H2H record
The upcoming match between the Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Wrexham marks the first meeting between the two sides.
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Vancouver Whitecaps FC team news
The Vancouver Whitecaps FC are dealing with a few injuries ahead of their match against Wrexham and Leagues Cup. Joe Bendik is suffering from a back injury while Mathias Laborda is nursing an ankle injury. Tristan Blackmon, meanwhile, sustained a groin injury at the start of the month, and is not expected to be back until August at the earliest.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC predicted lineup vs Wrexham
Vancouver Whitecaps FC predicted lineup vs Wrexham ( 3-4-3 ): Takaoka; Utvik, Veselinovic, Martins; Ahmed, Vite, Cubas, Berhalter; Raposo, White, Picault
Wrexham team news
Wrexham will look to finish the Wrex Coast Tour '24 off strong. Although Paul Mullin and Jacob Mendy are still recovering from respective injuries, the rest of the Red Dragons are available to play against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Expect Phil Parkinson to stick with the many of the same XI that managed a draw against Chelsea on July 24.
Wrexham predicted lineup vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Wrexham predicted lineup vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC (5-3-2): Okonkwo; Bolton, Cleworth, Brunt, O'Connor, Revan; Jones, Dobson, Lee; McClean, Palmer
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs Wrexham score prediction
Both of Wrexham's matches in the United States have ended level after 90 minutes, and the Red Dragons have found the back of the net in each one. Phil Parkinson's side should have no issues scoring against an MLS side that gave up four goals just last week.
Do not count out the Vancouver Whitecaps, though. Before their recent loss, they were on a six game unbeaten streak, and scored at least one goal in each match.
