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Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Colorado Rapids II host Vancouver Whitecaps II at CIBER Field on 28 June 2026 in MLS Next Pro Group Stage action. The fixture is scheduled for 28 June 2026 (UTC kick-off time 00:00:00), with both sides looking to reshape their trajectories in the 2026 season. For followers tracking Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II stats, this matchup offers a contrast between a struggling home side and visitors who have been far stronger at home than on their travels.

In the Frontier Division, Colorado Rapids II sit on 6 points from 15 matches, with a goal difference of -20 and just 1 win, 0 draws and 14 defeats. Their home record is particularly concerning: 8 home games, 0 wins, 0 draws and 8 losses, with 7 goals scored and 19 conceded. Vancouver Whitecaps II, from the Pacific Division, come into this tie with 14 points from 16 matches, a -14 goal difference and a 5-0-11 overall record. They have been excellent at home (5 wins from 9) but have lost all 7 away matches, conceding 20 goals. That context raises the stakes: Rapids II are desperate to finally win at home, while Vancouver are aiming to break a severe away slump.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a compact but competitive Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II head-to-head history in MLS Next Pro.

  • Previous meetings: 5
  • Colorado Rapids II wins: 3
  • Draws: 2
  • Vancouver Whitecaps II wins: 0

Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II Timeline & Historical Context

The Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II timeline in MLS Next Pro begins with two regular-season clashes in 2024. On 20 May 2024, in Regular Season - 14, Colorado Rapids II hosted at Dick's Sporting Goods Park and edged a 3-2 win after a 1-1 half-time scoreline. Later that season, on 8 August 2024 in Regular Season - 29 at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, British Columbia, Vancouver Whitecaps II fell 2-1 at home, having trailed 2-0 at half-time. Those early meetings established Colorado as the more clinical side in tight contests.

In 2025, the rivalry intensified at CIBER Field. On 14 July 2025, in Regular Season - 23, Colorado Rapids II and Vancouver Whitecaps II played out a 0-0 draw over 90 minutes, with the hosts eventually prevailing 7-6 on penalties. For head-to-head purposes that match is recorded as a draw in regulation, underlining how finely balanced the encounter was despite Colorado’s shootout success.

Their postseason and group-stage encounters further enriched the matchup. On 19 October 2025, in the Round of 16 of MLS Next Pro at CIBER Field, Colorado Rapids II again came out on top, winning 3-2 after a 1-1 half-time score. Then, on 26 April 2026 in the Group Stage at Swangard Stadium, Vancouver Whitecaps II hosted and the match finished 1-1 (half-time 1-1) before Vancouver won 3-2 on penalties. That fixture is also recorded as a draw in the H2H ledger, meaning that while Vancouver have succeeded twice in shootouts, they are still chasing a first win inside regulation time against Colorado.

Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II stats highlight Colorado’s edge in goals and regulation results, with Vancouver relying on penalties to tilt a couple of contests their way.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Colorado Rapids II 9 - 6 Vancouver Whitecaps II
  • Average Goals per Match: Colorado Rapids II 1.80 vs Vancouver Whitecaps II 1.20

Venue Split Performance:

  • At CIBER Field: 3 matches played here — Colorado Rapids II won 2 (as home side), Vancouver Whitecaps II won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
  • At Vancouver Whitecaps II's home grounds (Swangard Stadium / Dick's Sporting Goods Park not applicable): 2 matches played at Vancouver Whitecaps II home stadiums — Vancouver Whitecaps II won 0 (as home side), Colorado Rapids II won 1 (as away side), 1 draw

Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 26 April 2026: Vancouver Whitecaps II 1-1 Colorado Rapids II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Group Stage (Vancouver Whitecaps II won 3-2 on penalties)
  • 19 October 2025: Colorado Rapids II 3-2 Vancouver Whitecaps II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Round of 16
  • 14 July 2025: Colorado Rapids II 0-0 Vancouver Whitecaps II (Half-time: 0-0) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 23 (Colorado Rapids II won 7-6 on penalties)
  • 8 August 2024: Vancouver Whitecaps II 1-2 Colorado Rapids II (Half-time: 0-2) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 29
  • 20 May 2024: Colorado Rapids II 3-2 Vancouver Whitecaps II (Half-time: 1-1) – MLS Next Pro Regular Season - 14

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Colorado Rapids II Matches Results and Stats

For Colorado Rapids II, the 2026 MLS Next Pro campaign has been difficult season to date. With only 1 win from 15 matches and no draws, their form line of 1-0-14 reflects persistent defensive issues: 36 goals conceded at an average of 2.4 per game. At home, they have played 8, lost 8, scoring 7 and conceding 21. Offensively they average 0.9 goals per match, while failing to keep a single clean sheet and failing to score in 5 fixtures. Discipline has also been tested, with a notable spread of yellow and red cards across matches.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 4 (season to date trend heavily loss-heavy)

Last 5 Vancouver Whitecaps II Matches Results and Stats

Vancouver Whitecaps II have produced a mixed season to date, combining strong home performances with a poor away record. Overall they have 5 wins and 11 losses from 16 matches, with no draws. They score 1.4 goals per game and concede 2.3, reflecting open, high-risk football. At home they have been effective (5 wins from 9), but away from home they have played 7 and lost all 7, conceding 21 goals and scoring 9. Like Colorado, they have yet to register a clean sheet and have failed to score in 3 matches, but their attacking output is generally higher than their opponents’.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 3 (season to date pattern marked by inconsistency)

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to Colorado Rapids II holding the upper hand in this matchup: 3 wins, 2 draws and no regulation defeats, with a 9-6 aggregate goal advantage. The Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II stats also show that Colorado have been particularly effective at home in this specific head-to-head, winning twice and drawing once at CIBER Field. However, the broader 2026 context complicates that picture. Colorado’s season to date has been extremely poor, especially at home, while Vancouver’s away record is equally problematic despite stronger overall results. The historical H2H edge leans toward Colorado, but recent season form suggests a clash between a side that struggles everywhere and one that struggles specifically on the road. That tension sets up an intriguing tactical and psychological battle rather than a straightforward statistical forecast.

Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II H2H Statistics updated on 23 June 2026.