US EditionVancouver, Austin FC Settle for Scoreless Draw in Sweltering Conditions
- The Vancouver Whitecaps and Austin FC played to a scoreless draw on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Austin, Texas during an MLS match.
- The match occurred as Vancouver, leading the Western Conference with an 8-1-4 record, maintained possession for just over half the game despite being outshot 16-5 by Austin.
- Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka made five saves, including a diving stop on Osman Bukari's shot at the 83rd minute, securing his sixth shutout of the season.
- Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver recorded his first save only in the 73rd minute on a header from Brian White, while Austin had three early corner kicks within the first five minutes.
- The draw extended Vancouver's unbeaten streak to 11 matches since their last loss, a 3-1 defeat to Chicago on March 22, suggesting continuing strong defensive performance despite limited offense.
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Whitecaps 0, Austin FC 0: Yohei Takaoka’s effort helps Vancouver salvage scoreless draw
AUSTIN, Texas — Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka posted five saves and recorded his sixth Major League Soccer shutout of the season helping the Vancouver Whitecaps earn a scoreless draw against Austin FC on Saturday.
The Hamilton Spectator
Takaoka’s effort in net helps Vancouver Whitecaps salvage scoreless draw against Austin FC
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka posted five saves and recorded his sixth Major League Soccer shutout of the season helping the Vancouver Whitecaps earn a scoreless draw against Austin FC in the blazing heat on Saturday.
Idaho Press
Takaoka's effort in net helps Vancouver Whitecaps salvage scoreless draw against Austin FC
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Vancouver keeper Yohei Takaoka posted five saves and recorded his sixth MLS shutout of the season helping the Vancouver Whitecaps earn a scoreless draw against Austin FC on Saturday.
Rockdale Citizen & Newton Citizen
Marietta Daily JournalVancouver, Austin FC settle for scoreless draw in sweltering conditions
Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka stood tall in recording five stops, including the game-saver in the 83rd minute, as the Whitecaps held on for a scoreless draw with host Austin FC on Saturday in a Western Conference match.
Report and Reaction: Whitecaps can’t replicate five-start performance in scoreless draw in Austin – AFTN
(Photo Credit: Austin FC) The last time Vancouver Whitecaps played Austin it was a 5-1 demolition at BC Place last month, with Brian White scoring four and he could easily have had more. The ‘Caps were rampant and Austin looked a shambles. Fast forward five weeks and it was a whole different ball game down in Texas. Tough weather conditions and a grueling schedule in that subsequent period undoubtedly played their part, but it was a lethargic an…
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