US EditionLAFC Shut Out by Whitecaps in 1st Match Since Club World Cup
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUN 29 – Emmanuel Sabbi scored the only goal as Vancouver secured their second win in six matches and goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka earned his 10th clean sheet, maintaining a strong defensive record.
- On Sunday, June 29, 2025, the Vancouver Whitecaps secured a 1-0 victory over LAFC in their home city, denying Olivier Giroud a winning send-off in his final match for the club.
- LAFC returned from a disappointing FIFA Club World Cup and faced early injury to Andres Cubas, while Vancouver sought to rebound from a heavy midweek loss to San Diego FC.
- Emmanuel Sabbi scored the only goal in the 20th minute after receiving a precise pass from Jeevan Badwal, with Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka securing his 10th clean sheet.
- Giroud played 60 minutes, including a missed volley in the 50th minute, as LAFC struggled offensively and searched unsuccessfully for an equalizer amid key substitutions.
- The win kept Vancouver within one point of San Diego atop the Western Conference and ended LAFC’s nine-match unbeaten streak, reaffirming Vancouver’s strong defensive record in MLS.
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LAFC shut out by Whitecaps in 1st match since Club World Cup
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