Major League Soccer Gameweek 28
Los Angeles FC 1 - 1 FT Vancouver Whitecaps
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ Emmanuel Sabbi ↑Mathías Laborda 10'
Jesper Ingemann Sørensen 35'
45' ↓ Mathieu Choinière ↑Igor Jesus
HT
46' Denis Bouanga (Sergi Palencia)
63' ↓ Jacob Shaffelburg ↑Leo Walta
72' Igor Jesus
↓ Yadaly Diaby ↑Bruno Caicedo 74'
Édier Ocampo 76'
82' ↓ Sergio Vasquez ↑Marky Delgado
82' ↓ Sergi Palencia ↑Ryan Hollingshead
86' ↓ Armindo Sieb ↑Thayllon Roberth dos Santos Rebelo
↓ Oliver Love Larraz ↑Ranko Veselinovic 90'
Mathías Laborda 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Los Angeles FC
Goalkeepers
Hugo Lloris 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Sergi Palencia 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Ryan Porteous 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eddie Segura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yevhen Cheberko
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Sergio Vasquez 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
66
Passes
13
Duels
Mathieu Choinière
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Armindo Sieb 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
6
Duels Won
86%
Win %
Son Heung-min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Shaffelburg 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Denis Bouanga 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Thomas Hasal 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nkosi Tafari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Long
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Hollingshead 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Marco Delgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leo Walta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Boyd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thayllon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goalkeepers
Yohei Takaoka
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Édier Ocampo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Tristan Blackmon 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Ralph Priso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tate Johnson 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Oliver Larraz
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Adrián Cubas
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
75
Passes
7
Duels
Emmanuel Sabbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
10
Entry
Ryan Gauld
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Yadaly Diaby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Brian White
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Isaac Boehmer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ranko Veselinović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mihail Gherasimencov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathías Laborda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksa Cvetković
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rui Modesto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Elloumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Steven Caicedo Quiñonez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 - 1 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 11/23/2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 2 - 2 (PEN 4-3) | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 06/30/2025 | Los Angeles FC | 0 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 05/11/2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 2 - 2 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 11/09/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 1 - 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 11/04/2024 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 - 0 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 10/28/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 10/13/2024 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 - 2 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 07/31/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 2 (PEN 2-4) | Vancouver Whitecaps | Leagues Cup | BMO Stadium |
| 05/12/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 3 - 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
08/01/2026
11/23/2025
06/30/2025
05/11/2025
11/09/2024
11/04/2024
10/28/2024
10/13/2024
07/31/2024
05/12/2024
Los Angeles FC Win
Vancouver Whitecaps Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 23 GD: +29
P: 23 GD: +13
P: 22 GD: +9
P: 23 GD: +1
P: 23 GD: +1
P: 23 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: +3
P: 23 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: +1
P: 22 GD: -3
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 23 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: -25
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +34
P: 33 GD: +9
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: +15
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: 0
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 32 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -42
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Los Angeles FC
Vancouver Whitecaps
Los Angeles FC
Vancouver Whitecaps
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Ten-Man Masterclass in Los Angeles
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. An early red card transformed this top-versus-middle clash into a gritty tactical standoff where a resilient Vancouver somehow stole a point on the road.
Chaos out of the Gate
The script at Banc of California Stadium was shredded just six minutes into the contest. Vancouver Whitecaps arrived as league leaders riding a strong wave of form, but the Intensity spiked immediately when defender Tristan Blackmon saw a straight red card. Reduced to ten men so early, the visitors had to bunker down and rethink their entire strategy against a hungry Los Angeles FC side looking to capitalize on their numerical advantage. Despite the early shock and missing a key defender, Vancouver incredibly held their nerve and edged possession with 52 percent for the match, refusing to simply park the bus. The home side peppered the penalty area, funneling attacks down the flanks, but the Whitecaps' defensive shape held incredibly firm under the mounting duress of the first half.
A Stunner and an Answer
Just when it seemed the opening half would end in a frustrating stalemate for the hosts, the ten men struck first in a stunning turn of events. In the 43rd minute, Oliver Love Larraz found a rare pocket of space in the final third and buried a shock opening goal, completely disrupting the Balance of play and silencing the home crowd. The stadium was stunned by the sudden deficit, but the lead was incredibly short-lived. Barely three minutes later, straight out of the locker room for the second half, LAFC unleashed their immediate response. The dynamic Denis Bouanga connected perfectly with a precise feed from Sergi Palencia in the 46th minute to rifle home and level the scoreline. This rapid exchange of blows turned a calculated tactical chess match into a frantic scramble for superiority.
Standoff in LA
The remainder of the second half became a grueling test of endurance and tactical discipline. The high Stakes were evident as LAFC desperately chased a winning goal to boost their lackluster form and climb up from eighth place in the standings. They generated a respectable expected goals (xG) tally of 1.22 and fired off 12 total shots, but Vancouver's resolute defense absorbed the relentless pressure. The league leaders managed the tempo masterfully despite being down a man for over 80 minutes, ensuring the Upset threat of a total collapse was effectively neutralized. This gritty 1-1 draw leaves the Los Angeles outfit frustrated by missed opportunities and dropped points at home, while the Whitecaps head back up north celebrating what feels like a heroic and season-defining road point.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Tristan Blackmon impact the match?
Blackmon's sixth-minute dismissal forced Vancouver to defend deep, yet they miraculously edged possession and struck first before ultimately securing a resilient 1-1 road draw.
What does this mean for Los Angeles FC's season?
Failing to beat ten-man Vancouver extends LAFC's winless streak. Stuck in eighth place, they desperately need to start converting chances to secure a stronger playoff position.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Vancouver's Title Charge Meets LAFC Resistance
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 85/100. Our verdict is simple: this clash at BMO Stadium on October 11, 2026, is a defining moment in the regular season title race, pitting Vancouver's impressive road resilience against a desperate Los Angeles side.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher as Los Angeles FC look to claw their way back into the championship conversation against league leaders Vancouver Whitecaps. Sitting in sixth place and trailing the summit, the home side simply has to win to stay relevant in the title hunt. However, Vancouver brings a formidable away record and a commanding position at the top of the table. Despite the points gap, our take reveals a high Balance rating, meaning these two squads match up almost perfectly on paper. Los Angeles FC must overcome a wobbly recent Form of mixed results if they are to halt Vancouver's march toward the trophy.
Key Battle
Expect fireworks as high Stars ratings collide. The defining duel will likely unfold between Los Angeles FC's dynamic attacker D. Bouanga and Vancouver's veteran midfield orchestrator T. Müller. If Bouanga can find space between the lines, he has the quality to expose the visitors. Conversely, if Müller dictates the tempo, Vancouver will efficiently control the hostile environment.
Our Prediction
We expect Vancouver Whitecaps to edge a thriller, securing a vital 2-1 victory. The hosts will likely push forward in waves, driven by desperation, but Vancouver's counter-attacking efficiency and superior away credentials make them slight favorites to silence the home crowd and tighten their grip on first place.