SDFC Keeps Hold on Top Spot in West Despite Misstep in 1-1 Draw with Vancouver
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 19 – Ian Pilcher scored his first MLS goal to equalize in the 80th minute as San Diego FC maintained a one-point lead over Vancouver Whitecaps atop the Western Conference.
- San Diego FC played Vancouver Whitecaps in San Diego on Saturday night, ending in a 1-1 draw.
- In the Western Conference standings, San Diego FC leads with 43 points, showing a narrow margin over Vancouver Whitecaps with 42 points and Minnesota United with 41 points.
- An own goal in the 40th minute took the lead in the match, while Ian Pilcher equalized in the 80th minute with his first MLS goal.
- Recording key stops, Pablo Sisniega made three saves for San Diego, while Yohei Takaoka had five stops for Vancouver.
- On Friday, July 25, San Diego FC hosts Nashville SC, and Vancouver Whitecaps face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, July 26.
49 Articles
49 Articles
SDFC keeps hold on top spot in West despite misstep in 1-1 draw with Vancouver
The two best teams in MLS’ Western Conference battled to a 1-1 draw Saturday night at Snapdragon Stadium. However, it was San Diego FC that actually scored both goals. San Diego kicked the ball into its on its own goal during the first half; due to the error, the Vancouver Whitecaps led for a significant chunk of match time without having scored. Then SDFC came back to level things late. San Diego center back Manu Duah accidentally scored on his…
Late goal helps San Diego FC earn draw, remain on top of standings
Saturday’s showdown between the top two teams in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference ended with no movement in the table, thanks to Ian Pilcher. San Diego FC’s rookie defender scored his first career goal, pulling the club even with the Vancouver Whitecaps in a match that ended in a 1-1 tie. Coming out of a corner kick, Pilcher blasted a shot from the top of the box that was out of the reach of Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka. The goal p…

Ian Pilcher's late goal helps San Diego tie Whitecaps 1-1, remain atop Western Conference
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Pilcher scored his first Major League Soccer goal for San Diego FC in a 1-1 tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the Western Conference.

Ian Pilcher’s late goal helps San Diego tie Whitecaps 1-1, remain atop Western Conference
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Pilcher scored his first Major League Soccer goal for San Diego FC in a 1-1 tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a matchup of the top two teams in the Western Conference.

Ian Pilcher's late goal helps San Diego remain atop Western Conference, tie Whitecaps 1-1
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Pilcher scored his first goal in MLS for San Diego FC in a 1-1 tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a matchup of the top-two teams in the Western Conference.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 75% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium