Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II: Head-to-Head Stats and Matchup Preview

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), with the home side looking to turn around a difficult campaign in front of their own supporters. This matchup comes within the context of the 2026 MLS Next Pro season in the USA, adding competitive weight to the encounter.

In the Frontier Division, Colorado Rapids II sit on 6 points from 15 matches, with a goal difference of -20 and a record of 1 win and 14 losses. Vancouver Whitecaps II, in the Pacific Division, have collected 14 points from 16 matches, with 5 wins and 11 defeats. Those standings underline the stakes: Colorado need points to stop their slide, while Vancouver aim to solidify their mid-table position. For anyone studying Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II stats, this is a clash between a struggling home side and an away team that has yet to win on the road this season.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but Colorado-leaning matchup across their MLS Next Pro meetings so far.

• 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 their earliest recorded clash on 20 May 2024 in Regular Season - 14. At Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Colorado Rapids II edged a 3-2 home victory after a 1-1 half-time scoreline, immediately establishing their strength when hosting the Canadian side.

Their next encounter came on 8 August 2024 at Swangard Stadium in Burnaby, British Columbia, in Regular Season - 29. Vancouver Whitecaps II again fell short despite home advantage, losing 2-1 after trailing 2-0 at half-time. Colorado Rapids II demonstrated their ability to control the first half away from home and then manage the game to secure all three points.

The rivalry continued into the 2025 MLS Next Pro season. On 14 July 2025 at CIBER Field in Regular Season - 23, Colorado Rapids II and Vancouver Whitecaps II played out a 0-0 draw in regulation time, with Colorado ultimately prevailing 7-6 on penalties. Statistically, this match counts as a draw in the head-to-head record, but it underlined Colorado’s nerve in shootout conditions. Later that year, on 19 October 2025 in a Round of 16 tie at CIBER Field, Colorado again won 3-2 after a 1-1 half-time score, reinforcing their edge in knockout-style contests between the clubs.

Their most recent meeting was on 26 April 2026 at Swangard Stadium in Group Stage play. That match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes (half-time 1-1), before Vancouver Whitecaps II won 3-2 on penalties. As with the 2025 shootout in Colorado, the regulation draw is what counts towards the official head-to-head, but this time it was Vancouver who held their nerve from the spot. Overall, the Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II timeline shows Colorado with more outright wins, but Vancouver gradually closing the competitive gap, particularly in matches decided by penalties.

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

The overall Colorado Rapids II vs Vancouver Whitecaps II stats underline Colorado’s edge in wins but a relatively narrow gap in goals.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Colorado Rapids II 10 - 7 Vancouver Whitecaps II
• Average Goals per Match: Colorado Rapids II 2.00 vs Vancouver Whitecaps II 1.40

Venue Split Performance:

• At CIBER Field: 2 matches played here — Colorado Rapids II won 2 (as home side), Vancouver Whitecaps II won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
• At Vancouver Whitecaps II's stadium: 3 matches played here — Vancouver Whitecaps II won 0 (as home side), Colorado Rapids II won 1 (as away side), 2 draws

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 a struggle season to date. Across 15 matches, they have managed just 1 win and 14 losses, with no draws. At home, they have lost all 8 fixtures, scoring 7 and conceding 19, while their overall goal difference stands at -23 based on 13 goals scored and 36 conceded. Offensively, they average 0.9 goals per match, but defensively they allow 2.4 per game, with no clean sheets and multiple matches where they have failed to score.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 4

Last 5 Vancouver Whitecaps II Matches Results and Stats

Vancouver Whitecaps II have been inconsistent season to date but show more attacking balance than their hosts. Over 16 MLS Next Pro matches, they have 5 wins and 11 losses, with no draws. At home they are strong, winning 5 of 9 and scoring 14 goals, but away from home they have lost all 7 matches, conceding 21 and scoring 9. Their attack averages 1.4 goals per match, while they concede 2.3 per game, and like Colorado they are still searching for their first clean sheet of the season.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 0, Lose 3

Historical Statistical Verdict

History points to Colorado Rapids II holding the upper hand in this fixture, with 3 wins and 2 draws from 5 meetings and a 10-7 aggregate goal edge. At CIBER Field, Colorado have a perfect head-to-head record against Vancouver Whitecaps II, winning both prior encounters. However, the season-to-date trends complicate that narrative: Colorado’s overall form and especially their 0-8 home record in 2026 raise serious concerns, while Vancouver’s inability to take points on the road keeps the matchup finely balanced. The head-to-head record suggests Colorado know how to navigate this opponent, but current standings and season performance indicate a contest where Vancouver’s stronger attack meets a fragile home defence, and where both sides’ defensive vulnerabilities could again produce goals on 28 June 2026.

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