Major League Soccer Regular Season - 10
Vancouver Whitecaps 3 - 1 FT Colorado Rapids
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' C. Sabaly (T. Muller)
23' B. White (A. Cubas)
M. Navarro 33'
HT
46' ↓ E. Sabbi ↑J. Badwal
↓ P. Aaronson ↑D. Yapi 56'
↓ K. Thompson ↑K. Rosenberry 64'
68' ↓ C. Sabaly ↑B. Caicedo
78' B. Caicedo
M. Navarro 82'
83' ↓ T. Johnson ↑M. Gherasimencov
↓ M. Navarro ↑A. Manyoma 83'
↓ R. Holding ↑N. Cobb 83'
85' B. White
90'+1 ↓ B. White ↑O. Larraz
90'+1 ↓ S. Berhalter ↑R. Elloumi
90'+4 B. Caicedo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goalkeepers
Yohei Takaoka 
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
22%
Pass Acc
Tristan Blackmon 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mathías Laborda 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Tate Johnson 
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Midfielders
Andres Cubas 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Sebastian Berhalter
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Emmanuel Sabbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Thomas Müller
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Cheick Tidiane Sabaly 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
Forwards
Brian White 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
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
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeevan Badwal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Larraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aziel Jackson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Quiñonez 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
31
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Kenji Cabrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rayan Elloumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Colorado Rapids
Goalkeepers
Zack Steffen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kosi Thompson
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rob Holding
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Lucas Herrington
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Miguel Navarro
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Midfielders
Paxten Aaronson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Hamzat Ojediran 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
67
Passes
14
Duels
Wayne Frederick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Dante Sealy
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rafael Navarro
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.5
Rating
Georgi Minoungou
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Nicholas Defreitas-Hansen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Keegan Rosenberry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reggie Cannon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Murphy
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Cobb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexis Manyoma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Darren Yapi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kimani Stewart-Baynes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2025 | Colorado Rapids | 3 - 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 04/06/2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 2 - 0 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 06/02/2024 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 2 - 1 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 05/16/2024 | Colorado Rapids | 1 - 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 09/28/2023 | Colorado Rapids | 2 - 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 04/30/2023 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 0 - 0 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 09/11/2022 | Colorado Rapids | 3 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 08/18/2022 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 2 - 1 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | BC Place Stadium |
| 09/20/2021 | Colorado Rapids | 1 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Dick's Sporting Goods Park |
| 05/03/2021 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 0 - 1 | Colorado Rapids | Major League Soccer | Rio Tinto Stadium |
07/13/2025
04/06/2025
06/02/2024
05/16/2024
09/28/2023
04/30/2023
09/11/2022
08/18/2022
09/20/2021
05/03/2021
Vancouver Whitecaps Win
Colorado Rapids Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +16
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +15
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: +8
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -8
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Vancouver Whitecaps Show Lethal Edge in 3-1 Triumph
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. Brian White's heroic brace shattered Colorado's possession game and cemented Vancouver's status as early-season heavyweights.
Lightning Fast Start
BC Place erupted barely after fans had found their seats. A brilliant sequence in the 7th minute saw C. Sabaly latch onto a precise ball from T. Muller, immediately altering the Balance of the contest. The Vancouver Whitecaps refused to sit back, pressing their early advantage with ruthless efficiency. A staggering barrage of 32 combined shots turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery, driving the match's Intensity off the charts. While the Colorado Rapids eventually settled into their rhythm and controlled possession at 55%, they struggled to contain the hosts' rapid, vertical transitions. The home side's sharpness paid off once again in the 23rd minute when A. Cubas sliced through the midfield lines to perfectly set up B. White for his first goal of the evening.
The Counter-Punch
Facing a daunting two-goal deficit away from home, Colorado showcased serious resilience. The Stakes were unmistakably high for two teams fighting at the top end of the Western Conference, and M. Navarro threw the visitors a vital lifeline with a crucial strike in the 33rd minute. Much of the Rapids' attacking thrust flowed through Georgi Minoungou, who delivered an outstanding shift, constantly testing the Vancouver backline with his vision and movement. The visitors peppered the box, racking up 11 total corners in an attempt to force an equalizer. Despite stringing together 470 passes and pinning the Whitecaps back for long stretches of the second half, Colorado simply lacked that final clinical touch inside the penalty area to level the match.
Sealing the Deal
The closing stages delivered immense drama and cemented the outcome. Lively substitute B. Caicedo thought he had secured the points for Vancouver in the 78th minute, only for VAR to intervene and rule out his effort for a handball. However, that momentary disappointment only fueled the Whitecaps further. Avoiding any late Upset, B. White found a pocket of space in the 85th minute to bury his second goal, sealing a well-deserved brace and crushing any lingering hopes of a Colorado comeback. Our take? This emphatic 3-1 victory proves Vancouver's 17-goal attack is firing on all cylinders, leaving the Rapids to ponder how a game they controlled via possession slipped entirely out of reach.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Vancouver Whitecaps's season?
This emphatic 3-1 win pushes Vancouver further up the standings, solidifying their excellent form and proving they are genuine contenders at the top of the table.
How did substitute Cheick Tidiane Sabaly change the game?
Sabaly actually started this match, instantly changing the dynamic by scoring a crucial 7th-minute opener that completely dictated the early tempo for Vancouver.
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-Spot Tension as Whitecaps Host Rapids
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 52/100. Vancouver's blistering home streak makes this a must-watch title race checkpoint against a dangerously potent Colorado attack.
The Setup
The Vancouver Whitecaps sit proudly at the MLS summit with 21 points, showcasing an off-the-charts Form rating fueled by six wins in seven matches at BC Place. They face a Colorado Rapids team languishing in eighth but boasting enough attacking flair to keep their Stars rating remarkably high. With Vancouver netting 2.6 goals per game and Colorado's defensive vulnerabilities frequently exposed, the competitive Balance hints at an open, chaotic affair. The Stakes are massive for the hosts to maintain their gap at the top and cement their championship credentials.
Key Battle
Emmanuel Sabbi has been electric for the Whitecaps, contributing crucial goals and driving the attack from out wide. He goes head-to-head with Colorado's creative force, Rafael Navarro, who thrives on exploiting transitional gaps. Whoever dictates the tempo in the final third will tilt this matchup.
Our Prediction
Vancouver's home fortress will hold firm. Colorado will strike on the counter, but the Whitecaps' relentless attacking pressure will overwhelm the visitors late in the second half for a high-scoring home win.