LAFC Shut Out by Whitecaps in 1st Match Since Club World Cup
- Vancouver Whitecaps defeated LAFC 1-0 with Sabbi scoring and Takaoka making four saves, spoiling Giroud’s farewell match.
- Following their three-match exit from the FIFA Club World Cup, LAFC returned with hopes to climb standings but faced ongoing offensive struggles, highlighting persistent challenges.
- Sabbi scored in the 20th minute, Takaoka made four saves, and Vancouver secured their second clean sheet in six matches, highlighting defensive strength.
- LAFC's nine-match unbeaten MLS streak ended, Whitecaps dropped from first in the Western Conference, playoff positioning shifted significantly.
- Vancouver remains MLS’s least-scored-upon team with 19 goals allowed, while Giroud is expected to join Lille after an underwhelming LAFC season.
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LAFC shut out by Whitecaps in 1st match since Club World Cup
LAFC concedes a goal to Vancouver forward Emmanuel Sabbi in the 20th minute and fails to break through despite several chances, falling 1-0 to White Caps.

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Report and Reaction: Vancouver Whitecaps bounce back with crucial win at old foes LAFC – AFTN
(Photo Credit: @WhitecapsFC/) Vancouver Whitecaps needed a response after giving up five goals in their midweek loss to San Diego, and they got it with an assured performance against old nemesis LAFC at BMO Stadium on Sunday evening. Emmanuel Sabbi’s 20th minute strike was the difference between the two sides, and while it was just a one goal victory, it was a fairly comfortable night’s work for the ‘Caps, who seldom looked troubled against a LA…
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