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Whitecaps Extend Best Start in Club History, Beat NYCFC 2-0
Brian White scored in the 87th minute and Yohei Takaoka made two saves as Vancouver improved to 6-1-0.
- On Saturday, the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated New York City FC 2-0, extending their best start in club history with a 6-1-0 record in the MLS era.
- Goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka anchored the defense with his fourth shutout of the season, propelling the Whitecaps to the top of the Western Conference standings despite New York controlling 53.2 per cent possession.
- Vancouver dominated with 23 shots to New York City FC's 12, though goalkeeper Matt Freese made eight saves; head coach Jesper Sorensen credited White for becoming more dynamic in the team's build-up.
- Laborda opened the scoring in the 45th minute, while White sealed the victory in the 87th minute with a diving header. An announced crowd of 25,460 attended at B.C. Place.
- Defensive midfielder Andres Cubas returned to the lineup after a quad injury, joining the team for their first match against New York since a 1-1 draw on Sept. 2, 2023.
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Report and Reaction: Whitecaps go back to the summit after controlled win over NYCFC – AFTN
Vancouver Whitecaps headed back to the top of both the MLS Western Conference and the Supporters Shield after a controlled 2-0 win over New York City FC in front of a bumper crowd at BC Place on Saturday afternoon. Goals towards the end of both halves from Mathias Laborda and Brian White saw the ‘Caps grab all three points in a match they felt comfortable in throughout, although the visitors did put them under a bit of pressure at spells in the …
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