Toronto FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps: What you need to know

Two Canadian rivals trending in the wrong direction at the moment will renew acquaintances this weekend when Toronto FC pays a visit to the Vancouver Whitecaps.

The game is the first between the clubs in over a year, and it comes at a time when both are struggling for results and are in desperate need of points to get back on track.

Toronto (3-5-2) is still stinging from its 2-1 defeat away to FC Cincinnati on Wednesday, while Vancouver (1-6-1) sits at the bottom of the league table after getting off to its worst start to an MLS season in history.

Here’s what you need to know about Sunday's game (4:00 p.m. ET) between TFC and Vancouver at BC Place.