Whitecaps-LAFC clash will settle some playoff race questions

The Vancouver Whitecaps can clinch a Major League Soccer Western Conference playoff spot with a win Tuesday night over Los Angeles FC at Banc of California Stadium.

The past three months have seen the Whitecaps (12-9-11, 47 points) lose only twice as they have rocketed into playoff contention. Their record since Aug. 8 is 9-2-5.

Now, the Canadian side sits one win away from its first postseason berth since 2017, and a g