Major League Soccer Gameweek 4
Vancouver Whitecaps 6 - 0 FT Minnesota United FC
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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
8' S. Berhalter
13' B. White (E. Sabbi)
22' M. Laborda
43' E. Sabbi (S. Berhalter)
Jefferson Díaz 45'+4
HT
↓ K. Duncan ↑B. Hlongwane 46'
↓ C. Harvey ↑D. Taylor 46'
54' B. White
64' Andrés Cubas
↓ T. Chancalay ↑J. Rodriguez 64'
65' ↓ E. Ocampo ↑C. Sabaly
65' ↓ E. Sabbi ↑S. Schonlau
65' ↓ S. Berhalter ↑O. Larraz
↓ N. Triantis ↑O. Gene 65'
D.J. Taylor 73'
74' C. Sabaly (M. Laborda)
77' ↓ A. Jackson ↑T. Muller
77' ↓ B. White ↑R. Elloumi
↓ D. Padelford ↑A. Markanich 82'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goalkeepers
Yohei Takaoka 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Édier Ocampo 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Mathías Laborda 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ralph Priso 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mihail Gherasimencov 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Sebastian Berhalter
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Adrián Cubas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Sabbi
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jeevan Badwal
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Aziel Jackson
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Forwards
Brian White 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Isaac Boehmer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sebastian Schonlau 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Tate Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Djordjevic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Larraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Müller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
25
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Minnesota United FC
Goalkeepers
Drake Callender 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
6
Conceded
2
Saves
Defenders
Jefferson Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Harvey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Morris Duggan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kyle Duncan 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Nectarios Triantis
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Wil Trapp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Devin Padelford
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Forwards
Joaquín Pereyra
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Kelvin Yeboah
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Tomás Chancalay
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Alec Smir
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Fernando Romero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Markanich
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
DJ Taylor
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.2
Rating
James Rodríguez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Gressel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Owen Gene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2026 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 6 - 0 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 05/29/2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 0 - 0 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 04/27/2025 | Minnesota United FC | 1 - 3 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 10/05/2024 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 0 - 1 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 07/04/2024 | Minnesota United FC | 1 - 3 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 05/07/2023 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 - 2 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 03/26/2023 | Minnesota United FC | 1 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 02/18/2023 | Minnesota United FC | 0 - 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Friendlies Clubs | Empire Polo Club Field 2 |
| 10/09/2022 | Minnesota United FC | 2 - 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 07/09/2022 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 - 3 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | BC Place Stadium |
03/15/2026
05/29/2025
04/27/2025
10/05/2024
07/04/2024
05/07/2023
03/26/2023
02/18/2023
10/09/2022
07/09/2022
Vancouver Whitecaps Win
Minnesota United FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
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
Vancouver Whitecaps
Minnesota United FC
Vancouver Whitecaps
Minnesota United FC
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Whitecaps Demolish Loons in Historic Rout
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. Vancouver delivered a masterclass in ruthless finishing at BC Place, effectively ending this knockout tie before the second leg even begins.
First Half Blitz
A devastating 14-minute spell reduced this first-leg clash to rubble at BC Place. The Vancouver Whitecaps came out hunting, and the Intensity of their pressing game suffocated the visitors from the opening whistle. An eighth-minute penalty calmly converted by S. Berhalter opened the floodgates. Before the visiting backline could even process the setback, B. White doubled the advantage at the 13-minute mark, latching onto a sharp feed from E. Sabbi. The absolute onslaught continued when M. Laborda found the back of the net in the 22nd minute, capping a relentless three-goal flurry that sent the home crowd into a frenzy. Despite an exact 50-50 possession split over the ninety minutes, the tactical reality was violently one-sided. The hosts turned their time on the ball into a lethal weapon, combining physical dominance with clinical precision to tear through defensive lines at will.
Complete Collapse
With the Balance of the tie completely shattered, Minnesota United FC totally unraveled defensively. While Joaquín Pereyra desperately tried to orchestrate a response for the visitors by delivering three key passes, his attacking partners remained isolated and largely ineffective. Vancouver generated a staggering 4.08 expected goals across the match, continually exploiting massive gaps and forcing 13 shots from inside the box. Just before the interval, Sabbi etched his own name on the scoresheet, finishing a slick sequence initiated by Berhalter. The second half brought absolutely no relief for the battered visitors in a match marred by a staggering 45 combined fouls. Another desperate defensive error forced the referee to point to the penalty spot in the 54th minute, allowing White to step up, deceive the goalkeeper, and bury his second goal of the evening to secure a heroic brace.
Looking Ahead to July
The Stakes of this elimination matchup demanded a resilient away showing, but Minnesota offered zero resistance against a team riding a massive wave of momentum. To add final insult to injury, substitute C. Sabaly climbed off the bench to stroke home a sixth goal in the 74th minute, perfectly set up by the statistically flawless Laborda. Vancouver's 16 total shots yielded an absolute clinic in attacking efficiency, validating their soaring form. This 6-0 demolition leaves the visitors requiring an unprecedented miracle. When these two sides finally reconvene for the second leg on July 26, the Whitecaps will merely need to avoid a historic catastrophe to advance. This was an undeniable statement of intent from a Vancouver squad that looks perfectly calibrated to chase silverware.
Key Questions
What made Mathías Laborda the Man of the Match?
Laborda anchored the defense flawlessly while driving the attack, registering both a vital goal and a brilliant assist to earn a massive 9.2 rating.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Vancouver's relentless press generated an overwhelming 4.08 expected goals, heavily punishing Minnesota with two clinical penalties and a devastating early 14-minute goal flurry.
How did substitute Mathías Laborda change the game?
While Laborda actually dominated as a starter, it was substitute C. Sabaly who came off the bench to score the final goal of the massive 6-0 rout.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Vancouver's Title Charge Faces First-Leg Test
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. The Whitecaps look unstoppable right now, making this a daunting first leg for a struggling Minnesota side.
The Setup
Vancouver Whitecaps are tearing up the Major League Soccer standings early on. Sitting in second place with 12 points, their Form is spectacular, having rattled off four straight wins. Minnesota United FC limp into BC Place in twelfth place needing a massive performance to salvage their season. With a huge gap in quality, the competitive Balance tilts heavily toward the rampant hosts. The Stakes carry extra weight given this is the first of a two-leg tie, with the return fixture slated for July 26. Vancouver's lethal attack, boasting 14 goals already, will ruthlessly test Minnesota's leaky defense from the opening whistle on March 15, 2026.
Key Battle
Brian White takes on Joaquín Pereyra in a clash of tactical focal points. White is the spearhead for the Whitecaps, constantly finding dangerous pockets of space to exploit. Pereyra has to pull the strings for the visitors in midfield to relieve the relentless pressure. If White gets early service, the Stars rating shoots up and Minnesota could be buried long before the second leg even begins.
Our Prediction
We expect Vancouver to dominate possession, suffocating Minnesota's midfield and exploiting their fragile backline. A comfortable home victory is firmly on the cards. Look for the hosts to secure a multi-goal cushion to take into the July return leg, leaving the visitors with a mountain to climb.