Major League Soccer Regular Season - 16
San Diego 2 - 4 FT Vancouver Whitecaps
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
B. White (T. Muller) 30'
B. White (J. Badwal) 45'
HT
46' ↓ K. Sargeant ↑L. Bombino
B. White 50'
53' D. Vazquez (A. Dreyer)
54' L. Bombino
J. Badwal 63'
↓ A. Jackson ↑B. Caicedo 63'
B. Caicedo (B. White) 67'
71' ↓ P. Soma ↑A. Saidi
71' ↓ D. Vazquez ↑A. Alvarado Jr
72' L. Bombino
72' L. Bombino
↓ K. G. Cabrera Nakamura ↑R. Priso 74'
75' ↓ A. Pellegrino ↑I. Pilcher
R. Priso (B. White) 75'
↓ T. Johnson ↑M. Gherasimencov 84'
↓ B. White ↑R. Elloumi 84'
↓ J. Badwal ↑N. Djordjevic 84'
86' ↓ M. Ingvartsen ↑B. B. Zamble
87' O. Verhoeven
90'+1 B. B. Zamble
Vancouver Whitecaps 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
San Diego
Goalkeepers
CJ Dos Santos 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Oscar Verhoeven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christopher McVey 
MAGNET
114
Activity
114
Activity
110
Passes
4
Duels
Manu Duah
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
80
Passes
9
Duels
Kieran Sargeant
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Onni Valakari
MAGNET
74
Activity
74
Activity
67
Passes
7
Duels
Pedro Soma
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
77
Passes
4
Duels
David Vazquez 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Anders Dreyer 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Marcus Ingvartsen 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Amahl Pellegrino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Duran Ferree 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Luca Bombino 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.5
Rating
Ian Pilcher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryce Duke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Alvarado Jr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Mighten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lewis Morgan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Zamblé 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Anisse Saidi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goalkeepers
Isaac Boehmer 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Édier Ocampo
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Tristan Blackmon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathías Laborda 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tate Johnson
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Jeevan Badwal 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Sebastian Berhalter
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kenji Cabrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Thomas Müller
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Aziel Jackson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Brian White 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.3
Rating
BENCH
Adrian Zendejas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mihail Gherasimencov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Djordjevic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Schonlau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ranko Veselinović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Liam MacKenzie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ralph Priso 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Bruno Quiñonez 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
33
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Rayan Elloumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/30/2025 | San Diego | 1 - 3 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Snapdragon Stadium |
| 07/20/2025 | San Diego | 1 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Snapdragon Stadium |
| 06/26/2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 - 5 | San Diego | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
11/30/2025
07/20/2025
06/26/2025
San Diego Win
Vancouver Whitecaps Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +22
P: 15 GD: +19
P: 14 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: -12
P: 14 GD: -22
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
White's Masterclass Sinks San Diego
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. Brian White's phenomenal four-goal contribution turned a competitive MLS fixture into a ruthless Whitecaps showcase at Snapdragon Stadium.
Early Whitecaps Surge
A brilliant display of attacking soccer unfolded at Snapdragon Stadium as Vancouver Whitecaps systematically dismantled San Diego in a crucial MLS fixture. The hosts actually edged possession with 54 percent of the ball in the early stages, patiently trying to build from the back. However, the visitors played with immense Intensity in the final third, pressing high and punishing every mistake. T. Muller unlocked the stubborn defensive line right on the half-hour mark, feeding a perfect ball to B. White for the opening goal. The momentum heavily favored the visitors, and right before the halftime whistle, White struck again to silence the home crowd. J. Badwal set up the deadly striker with a clever pass to make it 2-0. The sheer shot volume told the true story of the half—Vancouver relentlessly peppered the home goalkeeper, racking up double-digit attempts early and leaving San Diego completely stunned by the break.
A Brief Spark Extinguished
San Diego marched out of the tunnel determined to alter the match's Balance and mount a serious comeback in front of their supporters. The tactical shift initially paid dividends when A. Dreyer found space on the flank and delivered a sharp ball to D. Vazquez. The forward slotted home confidently in the 53rd minute to cut the deficit in half and inject sudden life into the stadium. Unfortunately for the home side, that optimism proved painfully short-lived. Brian White brilliantly transitioned from goalscorer to provider, squaring a clever pass for second-half substitute B. Caicedo to restore the vital two-goal cushion at 67 minutes. The absolute breaking point for the hosts arrived just five minutes later during a chaotic sequence. L. Bombino committed a reckless challenge and was immediately shown a straight red card, severely reducing the home side to ten men for the remainder of the contest.
Ruthless Finish
Playing with a clear man advantage, Vancouver ruthlessly twisted the knife to ensure they traveled back to Canada with all three points. White showcased his elite vision to grab his second assist of the night, beautifully teeing up another impact substitute in R. Priso. The midfielder made no mistake in the 75th minute, burying the shot to make it 4-1 and put the game entirely out of reach. These immediate contributions from the bench underscored the high Stakes for a Vancouver side desperately chasing the top of the table. They ended the match generating an overwhelming 3.46 expected goals, highlighting their lethal efficiency. B. B. Zamble managed to pull one back for San Diego deep into stoppage time with a spirited individual effort, but it was nothing more than a late footnote. The 4-2 away victory keeps Vancouver firmly in the championship hunt, while San Diego remains mired near the bottom.
Key Questions
How did the red card for L. Bombino impact the match?
L. Bombino's 72nd-minute dismissal killed any hope of a San Diego comeback, allowing Vancouver to comfortably add another goal through Ralph Priso.
What made Brian White the Man of the Match?
White delivered a flawless attacking performance, registering a brilliant brace and providing two crucial assists to directly create four Vancouver goals.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Vancouver's ruthless 3.46 expected goals from 21 total shots combined perfectly with three goals from late impact substitutes across both sides.
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.
San Diego's firepower threatens Vancouver's title march
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. The Whitecaps' championship credentials face a fierce test against a free-scoring San Diego side determined to play spoilers.
The Setup
Vancouver sits pretty at the top of the MLS standings, but their title race journey faces a genuine hurdle at Snapdragon Stadium this May 24, 2026. They face a San Diego outfit sitting in tenth place but packing a serious offensive punch. The hosts boast an attacking unit averaging over two goals a game, pushing our Form rating into highly entertaining territory. While the Stakes are massive for the visitors' championship aspirations, the sheer attacking output of both sides suggests competitive Balance will be tested by offensive chaos rather than defensive structure.
Key Battle
Marcus Ingvartsen has been terrorizing defenses all season, and his movement in the final third presents a nightmare scenario for the visiting backline. The responsibility to cut the supply lines falls squarely on Sebastian Berhalter, who anchors the Whitecaps' midfield resistance. Berhalter's ability to disrupt the lethal Danish forward will dictate the rhythm of this clash. The concentration of Stars in the middle of the park means whoever wins this crucial duel likely controls the tempo and, ultimately, takes the points.
Our Prediction
Vancouver to edge it in a thriller, 3-2. San Diego's relentless attack will draw blood early, exploiting the visitors on the counter. However, the Whitecaps' superior consistency and title-chasing mentality will power a decisive second-half comeback to secure all three points.