Sounders and Whitecaps play to 2-2 tie; Seattle clinches playoff spot and Vancouver move into 1st
- Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps played to a 2-2 tie in a Cascadia Cup match on Saturday night in Seattle.
- The tie followed Vancouver's six-game unbeaten streak and Seattle clinching a 2025 MLS Cup playoff berth before halftime.
- Brian White opened scoring for Vancouver in the 52nd minute, Jackson Ragen equalized at 54 from Rusnák's corner, and Rusnák scored at 55 before Laborda tied at 69.
- Seattle holds 46 points with a 12-9-10 record, placing fifth in the Western Conference, while Vancouver is tied for first with San Diego at 57 points and won their eighth Cascadia Cup.
- Seattle’s coach Schmetzer said, "They're pretty determined," as key defenders Roldan and Yeimar sustained injuries requiring MRIs, and Seattle prepares to host Portland next week.
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Whitecaps 2, Sounders 2: Seattle clinches playoff spot and Vancouver move into 1st
SEATTLE — Albert Rusnak had a goal and an assist for Seattle in a 2-2 tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night and the Sounders clinched a spot in the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs.

Sounders and Whitecaps play to 2-2 tie; Seattle clinches playoff spot and Vancouver move into 1st
Albert Rusnák had a goal and an assist for Seattle in a 2-2 tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps and the Sounders clinched a spot in the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs.
Report and Reaction: Resilient Whitecaps clinch Cascadia Cup and a top four finish after battling draw in Seattle – AFTN
(Photo courtesy of @WhitecapsFC/) On what was a night of highs, it was also a night tinged with some disappointment and concern. That seems to be Vancouver Whitecaps’ season in a nutshell. The adversity thrown at this team has been incredible, but they’ve never broken and still come out fighting and exceeding expectations time and time again. This is a special group. The Whitecaps’ battling 2-2 draw at Seattle Sounders on Saturday saw Vancouver …
Post Match: Stalemate in Seattle, but Cascadia Secured
Saturday night in Seattle, the Vancouver Whitecaps secured a 2-2 draw against the Sounders. While it was enough to secure their eighth Cascadia Cup, the result does put their hopes of a Supporters’ Shield trophy on life support, although at this point, I don’t think that’s Vancouver’s primary focus. More than anything, this Vancouver Whitecaps team needs to get itself healthy in advance of the … Source
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