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Whitecaps smash Dallas to move back atop Western Conference
Brian White's first-half brace propelled the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 5-0 victory over visiting FC Dallas on Saturday night., ,Emmanuel Sabbi and Edier Ocampo also scored first-half goals for the Whitecaps (12-4-4, 40 points), while Bruno Caicedo added a second-half goal for the hosts., ,Vancouver n...
Whitecaps hunting better looks at goal vs. FC Dallas
The Vancouver Whitecaps will search for the right windows on offense when they play host to FC Dallas on Saturday night.,Despite taking 18 shots, the Whitecaps managed just one on target during a 1-0 midweek loss to the Houston Dynamo.,"That's a stat we're obviously going to improve on if we're goin...
Whitecaps acquire D Sebastian Ramirez on loan
The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired defender Sebastian Ramirez from Colombia's Fortaleza on Friday.,The deal for the 20-year-old Colombian center-back runs through June 2027 and includes a purchase option.,"Sebastian is a young, defensively minded player who has emerged as a key contributor for Fortale...
Dynamo blank Whitecaps, tie MLS mark with fifth straight shutout win
Franco Negri's 34th-minute blast gave Houston a 1-0 road win over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday as the Dynamo extended their streak of shutting out opponents to a record-tying level.,The Dynamo (12-6-2, 38 points) jumped past the Whitecaps (11-4-4, 37 points) into first place in the Western C...
West's top spot up for grabs as Dynamo, Whitecaps clash
The surging Houston Dynamo can overtake the Whitecaps for first place in the Western Conference when the sides meet in Vancouver on Wednesday.,The Dynamo recorded a 1-0 victory over the Whitecaps in Houston on May 16, which sparked Houston's ongoing seven-match unbeaten streak (5-0-2) in regular-sea...
Whitecaps score twice late to extend Sounders' losing streak to 7
Rayan Elloumi and Thomas Muller scored goals late in the second half to lift the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 2-0 victory over the host Seattle Sounders on Sunday night.,The late tallies allowed Vancouver (11-3-4, 37 points) to move back into first place in the Western Conference.,Vancouver also clinche...
Whitecaps eye Cascadia Cup as Sounders flounder
The Vancouver Whitecaps are in position to win the Cascadia Cup when they visit the Seattle Sounders on Sunday night.,The Whitecaps are 2-0-0 in the three-team competition between Vancouver, Seattle and the Portland Timbers. The Whitecaps have already defeated Portland (2-2-0) twice this season, mea...
Whitecaps sign D Ralph Priso to contract extension
The Vancouver Whitecaps announced a contract extension Thursday for Canadian defender Ralph Priso.,Priso, 24, is now signed through the 2028-29 MLS season with a club option for the 2029-30 campaign.,He has started 42 of his 79 appearances since arriving in a March 2024 trade with the Colorado Rapid...
Whitecaps acquire Serbian M Aleksa Cvetkovic
The Vancouver Whitecaps announced the acquisition of midfielder Aleksa Cvetkovic from Serbian side OFK Beograd on Wednesday.,The 21-year-old Serbian signed a U22 Initiative contract through the 2029-30 MLS season with a club option for 2030-31.,"Aleksa has been a regular starter and standout player ...
LAFC, Whitecaps still tied atop the West after draw
Los Angeles FC and the host Vancouver Whitecaps fought to a 1-1 draw in a Saturday night heavyweight clash between the two teams atop the Western Conference standings.,Son Heung-Min extended his goal-scoring streak to four when he nabbed the opener for Los Angeles (10-5-4, 34 points). Thomas Muller ...
West's best clash north of border as LAFC take on Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps will be in a battle to keep hold of the top spot in the Western Conference when they host Los Angeles FC on Saturday night.,The Whitecaps (10-3-3, 33 points) hold matches in hand over LAFC and the San Jose Earthquakes immediately below them, but have returned from the World C...
Whitecaps acquire Canadian F Kwasi Poku
The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired Canadian striker Kwasi Poku from Belgium's RWDM Brussels.,Poku, 23, agreed to a contract through 2027-28 with a club option for the 2028-29 MLS campaign.,He recorded six goals in 31 appearances with the Belgian side from 2024-26.,"We are excited to welcome Kwasi to o...
Whitecaps transfer USMNT’s Sebastian Berhalter to Middlesbrough
The Vancouver Whitecaps transferred U.S. men's national team midfielder Sebastian Berhalter to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough FC on Tuesday.,Financial terms were not disclosed, but multiple reports said Vancouver would receive a $2 million transfer fee. The club said it also retained a sell-on ...
Defenses rule as Minnesota United, Whitecaps play to scoreless draw
Minnesota United goalkeeper Drake Callender made five saves in a 0-0 draw with the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night at Saint Paul, Minn.,The performance was a big upgrade for the United, who were blown out by Vancouver earlier this season.,Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka stopped thr...
Whitecaps close extended road trip vs. struggling Minnesota
Minnesota United will try to snap a five-match winless drought when they host a Vancouver Whitecaps side wrapping up a stretch of seven consecutive away matches on Saturday in Saint Paul, Minn.,Minnesota (6-6-4, 22 points) was winless in four matches going into the World Cup break, then returned to ...
Pavel Bucha, FC Cincinnati edge Whitecaps
Pavel Bucha scored two goals to propel host FC Cincinnati to a 4-3 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday in the teams' return to MLS play.,Kevin Denkey and captain Evander each recorded their team co-leading 10th goal for FC Cincinnati (6-5-5, 23 points), who improved to 5-2-1 at home.,R...
Whitecaps, Cincinnati bring explosive attacks into return from break
The Vancouver Whitecaps and host FC Cincinnati look to unleash their respective explosive offenses against each other on Wednesday when they resume MLS play after the international break.,The Western Conference co-leading Whitecaps (10-2-2, 32 points) were scheduled to return to the pitch last week,...
Whitecaps-Fire match postponed due to air quality conditions
Thursday's match between the Vancouver Whitecaps and host Chicago Fire was postponed until Oct. 6. The local air quality was deemed to be too dangerous for players and fans to attend the outdoor event at Soldier Field, as Chicago and much of the Great Lakes area has been impacted by wildfire smoke.,...
Robert Lewandowski could debut as Fire host Whitecaps
The Vancouver Whitecaps visit the Chicago Fire on Thursday when the MLS regular season resumes play, and what was already an intriguing matchup between two of the league's top teams now carries the possibility of Robert Lewandowski's MLS debut.,Lewandowski signed a Designated Player contract with th...
Whitecaps MF Kenji Cabrera undergoes foot surgery
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Kenji Cabrera will miss an extended stretch after undergoing surgery Monday to repair a fifth metatarsal fracture in his right foot.,The club said Cabrera is expected to fully recover in four to six months, which could affect the rest of his MLS season depending on how...