Major League Soccer Gameweek 22
Sporting Kansas City 0 - 3 FT Vancouver Whitecaps
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
T. Muller 40'
B. Caicedo 45'+4
HT
46' ↓ Capita ↑S. Afrifa
B. White (O. Larraz) 48'
T. Johnson 51'
57' ↓ J. Reynolds ↑I. James
↓ B. Caicedo ↑E. Sabbi 62'
↓ O. Larraz ↑J. Badwal 62'
66' ↓ S. Suleymanov ↑Andre Luiz
66' ↓ J. Bartlett ↑K. Agyabeng
↓ T. Johnson ↑S. Adekugbe 70'
73' S. Afrifa
↓ R. Gauld ↑C. Sabaly 87'
↓ B. White ↑R. Elloumi 87'
R. Elloumi (T. Muller) 90'
90'+5 M. Mosquera
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sporting Kansas City
Goalkeepers
Stefan Cleveland 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Justin Reynolds 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Moisés Mosquera 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Or Blorian 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Emir Karić
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Capita 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lasse Berg Johnsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Bartlett
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Calvin Harris
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Magomed-Shapi Suleymanov
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Taylor Calheira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
John Pulskamp 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Wyatt Meyer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jansen Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Borges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kwaku Agyabeng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Luiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Stephen Afrifa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goalkeepers
Yohei Takaoka 
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
50
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Édier Ocampo
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Mathías Laborda
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Tristan Blackmon
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
78
Passes
9
Duels
Tate Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Midfielders
Oliver Larraz 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Adrián Cubas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryan Gauld 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Thomas Müller 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Bruno Steven Caicedo Quiñonez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Brian White 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.7
Rating
BENCH
Isaac Boehmer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nikola Djordjevic
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
Sam Adekugbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeevan Badwal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Claude Ngando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Sabbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Elloumi 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 - 0 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 09/21/2025 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 - 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 07/27/2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 - 0 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 07/18/2024 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 2 - 1 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 05/30/2024 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 - 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 07/02/2023 | Sporting Kansas City | 3 - 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 06/04/2023 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 - 1 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 05/29/2022 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 04/03/2022 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 - 0 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | BC Place Stadium |
| 11/20/2021 | Sporting Kansas City | 3 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
04/18/2026
09/21/2025
07/27/2025
07/18/2024
05/30/2024
07/02/2023
06/04/2023
05/29/2022
04/03/2022
11/20/2021
Sporting Kansas City Win
Vancouver Whitecaps Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +26
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +3
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 17 GD: -12
P: 18 GD: -27
League Standings
P: 25 GD: +33
P: 26 GD: +4
P: 26 GD: +9
P: 26 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +14
P: 26 GD: +1
P: 27 GD: -8
P: 26 GD: -1
P: 26 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -12
P: 25 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -5
P: 26 GD: -7
P: 25 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Sporting Kansas City
Vancouver Whitecaps
Sporting Kansas City
Vancouver Whitecaps
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Vancouver Exposes Massive Gap in 3-0 Masterclass
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. The MLS leaders demonstrated ruthless efficiency on the road, punishing a toothless Kansas City to cement their status at the top of the table.
A Lopsided Setup
Top met bottom at Children's Mercy Park, and the Stakes were entirely different for both sides. Vancouver Whitecaps arrived seeking to solidify their grip on first place. Meanwhile, Sporting Kansas City desperately needed a miracle to spark their dismal campaign. The visitors immediately controlled possession with 56 percent of the ball, forcing the hosts into a deep defensive shell. Vancouver probed the flanks and tested the penalty area relentlessly. A high Intensity rating reflects the physical toll on the home side, who committed 14 fouls trying to stem the tide. The inevitable breakthrough arrived in the 40th minute. A drawn foul in the box handed T. Muller the ball, and the veteran dispatched the penalty with clinical ease.
The Knockout Blow
Any halftime tactical adjustments from Kansas City evaporated just three minutes into the second period. B. White doubled the advantage in the 48th minute, finishing off a sharp sequence orchestrated by O. Larraz. That second goal effectively killed the contest. The Balance of the match was entirely one-sided from that moment onward. Kansas City managed eight shots overall, but failed to put a single attempt on target. They never truly threatened to carve open the league leaders. The complete lack of a serious Upset Factor meant the crowd in Kansas City quickly lost hope. The Whitecaps were content to dictate the tempo, absorb disjointed attacks, and drain the remaining life out of the game.
A Late Exclamation Point
To cap off a miserable night for the hosts, Vancouver added a final flourish right at the death. Substitute R. Elloumi entered the fray in the 87th minute and made an immediate impact. By the 90th minute, he found the back of the net, latching onto a precise pass from the ever-present Muller. The 3-0 scoreline perfectly reflected the 2.45 expected goals generated by the dominant visitors. This commanding road victory keeps Vancouver perched securely at the summit of the MLS standings with 34 points. Conversely, Sporting Kansas City remains firmly anchored to the basement. With a staggering negative 24 goal differential and just 14 points, their season looks entirely unsalvageable as the losses continue to pile up.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Sporting Kansas City's season?
With 14 points and sitting dead last, their dismal campaign continues. This 3-0 defeat further cements their position at the very bottom of the MLS standings.
How did substitute Thomas Müller change the game?
Müller actually started the match, dominating with a penalty goal and an assist. It was substitute Rayan Elloumi who came off the bench to score late.
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.
Top Meets Bottom in Kansas City
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. Vancouver's relentless march toward the title faces a potential trap game against a desperate Sporting side with nothing to lose.
The Setup
Vancouver arrives at Children's Mercy Park sitting comfortably at the MLS summit, carrying a high Stakes rating as they look to distance themselves from the chasing pack. Meanwhile, Sporting Kansas City are anchored to the bottom of the table, enduring a truly miserable campaign. The gap in Form is glaring—the visitors have been formidable on the road, while the hosts have managed just two home wins all year. A modest Balance rating reflects this stark mismatch on paper, though Vancouver's Stars, particularly Thomas Müller, will want to establish dominance early to avoid any late drama.
Key Battle
With the visitors expected to dictate possession, the crucial clash will unfold between Vancouver's dynamic attacking midfield and Kansas City's overworked backline. The hosts must absorb heavy pressure and try to strike on the counter, but any lapse in defensive concentration will be ruthlessly punished by the league leaders.
Our Prediction
Expect Vancouver Whitecaps to control the tempo from the opening whistle. The visitors will patiently probe before breaking the deadlock in the first half, eventually cruising to a comfortable away victory that further cements their championship credentials.