Vancouver Whitecaps 0 - 1 FT Houston Dynamo
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
26' A. Cubas
F. Negri 34'
A. Resch 37'
A. Bouzat 41'
HT
46' ↓ C. Sabaly ↑T. Muller
64' R. Elloumi
↓ Guilherme ↑D. McGuire 70'
73' ↓ E. Sabbi ↑B. Caicedo
74' ↓ A. Cubas ↑R. Priso
↓ H. Herrera ↑D. Samassekou 75'
↓ F. Negri ↑M. Saracchi 75'
↓ L. Ennali ↑D. Holmes 80'
88' ↓ T. Johnson ↑S. Adekugbe
88' ↓ E. Ocampo ↑N. Djordjevic
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Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goalkeepers
Yohei Takaoka 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Édier Ocampo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
42%
Duel Win %
Mathías Laborda 
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
88
Passes
7
Duels
Tristan Blackmon
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
98
Passes
3
Duels
Tate Johnson
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Oliver Larraz 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Adrián Cubas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Emmanuel Sabbi 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ryan Gauld 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Rayan Elloumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Isaac Boehmer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sam Adekugbe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Djordjevic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mihail Gherasimencov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ralph Priso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean-Claude Ngando
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
Thomas Müller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Steven Caicedo Quiñonez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Houston Dynamo
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Bond
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lawrence Ennali
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
80
Entry
Agustin Resch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Halter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Negri 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Midfielders
Artur 
SWEEPER
9
Cleanups
9
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Héctor Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Jack McGlynn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Agustín Bouzat
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Mateusz Bogusz
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Blake Gillingham
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Marcelo Saracchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Antônio Carlos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Erik Sviatchenko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diadie Samassékou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duane Holmes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ondřej Lingr
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Duncan McGuire
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aliyu Ibrahim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/17/2026 | Houston Dynamo | 1 - 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 08/18/2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 07/17/2025 | Houston Dynamo | 0 - 3 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 09/19/2024 | Houston Dynamo | 1 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 07/21/2024 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 - 4 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 09/21/2023 | Houston Dynamo | 4 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Shell Energy Stadium |
| 06/01/2023 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 6 - 2 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 08/06/2022 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 2 - 1 | Houston Dynamo | Major League Soccer | BC Place Stadium |
| 03/12/2022 | Houston Dynamo | 2 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | PNC Stadium |
| 09/30/2021 | Houston Dynamo | 0 - 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | BBVA Stadium |
05/17/2026
08/18/2025
07/17/2025
09/19/2024
07/21/2024
09/21/2023
06/01/2023
08/06/2022
03/12/2022
09/30/2021
Vancouver Whitecaps Win
Houston Dynamo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 15 GD: +19
P: 17 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: +2
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -13
P: 17 GD: -24
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
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Houston Stuns League Leaders at BC Place
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A classic smash-and-grab proves that possession means little without precision, as Houston delivers a stunning blow to the top team in the standings.
The Canadian Siege
The atmosphere at BC Place was electric as the first-placed Vancouver Whitecaps stepped onto the pitch intending to dictate the tempo. The hosts dominated possession entirely, recording a suffocating 63% of the ball and pinning Houston deep into their own half. Mathías Laborda was an absolute standout at the back, initiating wave after wave of attacks and cutting out counter-attacks with remarkable Intensity. The siege was relentless, with the Whitecaps racking up 15 total shots, turning the final third into a shooting gallery. Yet, for all their territorial advantage, they lacked the clinical edge required to break the deadlock. Despite pinging the ball around with ease, their inability to consistently test the goalkeeper kept the tactically disciplined visitors very much alive in the contest.
The Sucker Punch and The Screen
Against the run of play, the narrative flipped entirely on its head. In the 34th minute, Houston orchestrated a rare, decisive foray forward. With ruthless efficiency, F. Negri found the back of the net, finishing a move that defied the underlying metrics. It was a massive Upset on the balance of play, especially considering the Dynamo generated a paltry 0.41 xG all night. Vancouver responded furiously, throwing bodies forward to restore the Balance of the match. The turning point arrived in the 64th minute when R. Elloumi thought he had smashed home the equalizer, sparking wild celebrations in the stands. However, a VAR intervention swiftly ruled the goal out for a foul in the buildup, completely deflating the home side's momentum.
A Heroic Rearguard
The final whistle eventually confirmed a monumental result in Major League Soccer. Lucas Halter anchored a heroic defensive line for the visitors, throwing his body in front of shots and clearing crosses to preserve the narrow shutout. Despite attempting over 500 accurate passes and relentlessly trapping the visitors in their own box, Vancouver could only manage one single shot on target all evening. The high Stakes of this fixture mean the Whitecaps drop crucial points at home, though they retain their premier spot in the league for now. Houston, meanwhile, travels back to Texas with three massive points in their pockets, proving definitively that resolute organization and a solitary clinical strike can dismantle the league leaders.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Vancouver Whitecaps's season?
Despite this shock home defeat, Vancouver remains top of the table. However, they must urgently sharpen their final-third finishing to maintain their lead.
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.
A top-of-the-table six-pointer at BC Place
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. Vancouver's grip on the summit faces a severe test against a surging Houston side with serious title ambitions of their own.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher as Vancouver Whitecaps welcome Houston Dynamo to BC Place. Sitting in first place, the hosts have hit a rough patch, showing a vulnerable Form rating after a string of dropped points in recent weeks. Meanwhile, Houston arrives full of confidence on a five-match unbeaten run. A win for the visitors would drastically close the five-point gap at the top, making this a genuine six-pointer in the regular season title race. The Balance of power heavily favors a home win according to the oddsmakers, but momentum tells a different story entirely.
Key Battle
The tactical duel will be decided by the Stars on the pitch. Brian White has been the reliable talisman for the Whitecaps, netting twice in his last five outings to keep their attack ticking. He will be matched in intensity by Houston's attacking maestro, Guilherme, who has been tearing up defenses for fun. If Vancouver cannot contain Guilherme's intelligent movement in the final third, Houston will dictate the tempo and create constant scoring opportunities.
Our Prediction
We expect Vancouver to leverage their home crowd to control early possession, but Houston's current momentum makes them incredibly dangerous in transition. Look for a high-scoring draw where the Dynamo strike early on the counter, only for Vancouver to claw their way back late in the second half. Expect a 2-2 thriller that keeps the top of the table heavily congested.