Columbus Crew host the Vancouver Whitecaps in season opener

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Columbus Crew

Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EST

LINE: Columbus -165, Vancouver +493, Draw +279; over/under is 2.5 goals

The Columbus Crew start the season at home against the Vancouver Whitecaps.

The Crew went 13-13-8 overall and 10-4-3 at home last season. The Crew scored 46 goals last season while allowing opponents to score 45.

The Whitecaps finished 12-9-13 overall a season ago while going 2-6-10 on the road. The Whitecaps scored 45 goals and registered a goal differential of zero last season.

The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.

NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Crew: Aidan Morris (injured), Artur (injured), Gyasi Zardes (injured), Kevin Molino (injured), Perry Kitchen (injured).

Whitecaps: Caio Alexandre (injured).

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