Philadelphia Union take shutout streak into matchup against the Vancouver Whitecaps

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Philadelphia Union (17-6-6, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC (14-6-7, fourth in the Western Conference)

Vancouver, British Columbia; Saturday, 9:35 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Vancouver +110, Philadelphia +217, Draw +258; over/under is 2.5 goals

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Union come into a matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps after recording two straight shutout wins.

The Whitecaps are 8-2-3 at home. The Whitecaps lead the Western Conference with 166 corner kicks drawn, averaging 6.1 per game.

The Union are 7-5-2 in road games. The Union are 7-0-1 when they record at least three goals.

The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.

TOP PERFORMERS: Brian White has 14 goals and one assist for the Whitecaps. Emmanuel Sabbi has three goals over the past 10 games.

Thai Baribo has 16 goals and two assists for the Union. Indiana Vassilev has scored two goals over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Whitecaps: 4-4-2, averaging 1.6 goals, 3.2 shots on goal and 6.1 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.7 goals per game.

Union: 5-3-2, averaging 1.4 goals, 4.1 shots on goal and 5.5 corner kicks per game while allowing 0.7 goals per game.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Whitecaps: None listed.

Union: Olwethu Makhanya (injured).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.