1. This is the first and only time NYCFC will go up against Vancouver Whitecaps this season.
2. With a win this Wednesday, NYCFC could extend their winning streak to five games, passing their longest in club history.
3. This is the last game before the Gold Cup international break where some NYCFC players will be representing their countries. The next game will be on July 19th at Yankee Stadium against Toronto FC.
4. NYCFC have won both of their two previous meetings against Vancouver, with David Villa scoring three of the five goals scored against them.
5. Vancouver are currently seventh in the Western Conference table with a 6W-3D-7L record, while NYCFC are third with a 10W-3D-5L record.
6. A win this Wednesday will put NYCFC at 36 points, one point below Toronto FC.
7. Ben Sweat has been on fire lately. He snagged his first-ever MLS goal against the Red Bulls and completed his fourth assist against Minnesota.
8. David Villa scored his 11th goal of the season and his 52nd in total for NYCFC against Minnesota and is only getting warmed up to score more. Watch on Wednesday for a possible 53rd goal from El Guaje.
9. Both Jack Harrison and Rodney Wallace racked up their eighth assists of 2017 against Minnesota on Thursday. Expect more this week as NYCFC take on Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday at 10pm ET.
