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VANCOUVER -- Brad Knighton was used sparingly during his time with the Philadelphia Union. Now he has a chance to show them what they missed. Knighton is slated to start against his former squad for the first time Saturday as the Vancouver Whitecaps host the Union at B.C. Place Stadium. If all goes according to plan, the goalkeeper will attempt to keep the Whitecaps (9-6-5) unbeaten at home against the Union (8-6-7), which is in contention for top spot in the Eastern Conference. Vancouver has gone 7-0-3 at home. Knighton sports a 6-2-2 mark and two shutouts. "All you can ask for is a chance, and its what you do with that chance," said Knighton after practice on the clubs home turf Friday. "You try and make the most of it and try and show people that have written you off that you deserve to be here, and youre a No. 1 in this league." Knighton was released by Philadelphia after playing just eight games in 2010, his first and only season with the club. He posted a respectable, albeit unspectacular 3-3-1 record during that span. The Union put him on waivers, but there were no takers, and Knighton was forced to play the next season in a lower-tier circuit with the Carolina RailHawks. Current Vancouver coach Martin Rennie guided Carolina that season and, after watching Knighton play every minute of the campaign, brought him to the Whitecaps in 2012. Knighton, a 28-year-old Hickory, N.C., native, was never drafted by a Major League Soccer club but he has fought his way to starting status last season, when he played in Vancouvers first playoff game, and again this season after Joe Cannon, now the third-stringer, began the campaign as No. 1. Accordingly, the opportunity to play against the Union is highly meaningful to Knighton. "I pride myself on how hard Ive worked to get where I was, and all the obstacles that Ive had to come through," said Knighton, who entered the pro ranks after four seasons as a starter with the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. "And to be able to find a place where Ive been able to get a good run of games and show my capabilities as a starting keeper in this league has been fantastic for me, and its helped my confidence tremendously." But Knightons run could come to an end if he cant help his current club succeed against his old one. The Whitecaps signed Danish goalkeeper David Ousted, who became eligible to play July 9. Ousted has been waiting in the wings since then as Knighton enjoyed centre stage. Knighton has helped the Whitecaps stay unbeaten in six of their last seven games, but the Caps are coming off a road loss to Los Angeles last weekend. Ousted, who was signed after the Whitecaps traded defender Alain Rochat to D.C. United to clear cap space, reportedly earns much more than Knightons $66,000 annual base pay. So Rennie, who has praised Knightons play in recent weeks, could be compelled to make a switch if the Whitecaps are not successful this weekend. But Knighton, who was also cast adrift by New England following the 2009 season, is determined to keep his place after going down and up the pro soccer ladder. "Obviously, (succeeding) at the lower level is something a bit different than doing it at the higher level," he said. "Ive been fortunate this year and last year to get a chance at a higher level. Im just trying to make the most of it and show people that I deserve to be here for a long time." Meanwhile, striker Kenny Miller is also looking to excel after he signed a rare six-month contract extension this week. "Obviously, thats a mark now that has been put to rest," said Miller, who has six goals in the 11 games in which he has played this season. ... I can just concentrate on the football now, the game (Saturday) and our undefeated home record and, hopefully, continue our good momentum at home as well and get another three points, which should push us up the table and get us to where we feel we should be ... which is the top of the league." Meanwhile, Whitecaps striker Darren Mattocks has been sidelined indefinitely with a knee injury. Rennie said Mattocks underwent arthroscopic knee surgery Thursday. The coach said the team does not put a time frame on recoveries, but he does not expect the Jamaican international to miss extended time. Mattocks has struggled in his second MLS season after leading the club with seven goals as a rookie. He has started just six of the 13 games in which he has appeared, recording three goals and one assist. Notes: Whitecaps defender Jordan Harvey will also get a chance to play against his former Philadelphia squad. ... Former Whitecap Sebastien Le Toux will suit up for the Union. 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Price, heading to the 2014 Olympics for Canada, was named the First Star after posting wins in three starts with a 1.00 goals-against average and a .971 save percentage.Having won her first Super Series title the previous week in China, PV Sindhu advanced to the semifinals of the Hong Kong Open Super Series where she will face Hong Kongs Cheung Ngan Yi, who beat Saina Nehwal in the quarterfinals. 2016 has already proved to be a career defining year for Sindhu as she became the first Indian woman to win a silver at the Olympics, where she lost to Spains Carolina Marin in the final.By reaching the semifinals in Hong Kong and on the back of her win in China last week, Sindhu has confirmed a spot in the year ending Super Series finals in Dubai, featuring an elite field of eight playersAs Sindhu gets ready for her second successive super series semifinal, here are five things to watch out for in the the battle between the two.?Head to headSindhu has won both her previous encounters against Cheung. Their first meeting came at the Malaysian Grand Prix Gold in 2013, where Sindhu won 11-21, 21-18, 21-10. Sindhu also defeated Cheung at the Badminton Asia Championships in 2014, winning 21-15, 15-21, 21-18.Recent recordHowever, Cheung is a much improved player since then. She was ranked 73rd in the world at the beginning of 2015. Sindhu was ranked 11 at that stage. While Sindhu is currently rranked 9th in the world, Cheung has risen to world number 26.ddddddddddddorm this tournamentSindhu has only dropped one game in her three matches in the tournament. On the other hand, Cheung has played two gruelling three game matches in the last two rounds.?On-court strategyThe key for Sindhu will be to control the pace of the match as Saina did in the second game of the quarterfinal. While Cheung is an excellent mover, she struggled to match Sainas power game in the quarterfinal. Sindhu will need to control the rallies from the back of the court as Cheung showed that she was adept at the net and mixed up slices with smashes down the line against Saina.Big match experienceSindhu has a clear edge in this department as Cheung will be appearing in only her second Super Series semifinal. Other than winning the silver in Rio, Sindhu has won bronze at the World Championships in 2013 and 2014. She also won the China Open Super Series last week and finished second at the Denmark Open Super Series last year.Schedule and broadcast infoWhen: 5:30 PM (Approx)Where: Star Sports 4 & Star Sports 4 HD ' ' '