Major League Soccer Regular Season - 7
Vancouver Whitecaps 2 - 0 FT New York City FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
44' M. Laborda (S. Berhalter)
HT
53' A. Cubas
63' ↓ C. Sabaly ↑B. Caicedo
63' ↓ A. Cubas ↑E. Sabbi
↓ H. Wolf ↑Talles Magno 63'
77' ↓ S. Berhalter ↑O. Larraz
↓ A. Ojeda ↑M. Jones 77'
80' O. Larraz
87' B. White (B. Caicedo)
↓ A. O'Neill ↑A. Farnos 89'
↓ K. Parks ↑J. Shore 89'
90'+1 ↓ B. White ↑R. Elloumi
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goalkeepers
Yohei Takaoka 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
89
Minutes
Defenders
Édier Ocampo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Tristan Blackmon 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathías Laborda 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Tate Johnson 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Sebastian Berhalter
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
1
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Andrés Cubas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Jeevan Badwal
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Thomas Muller
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Cheick Tidiane Sabaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Brian White 
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
BENCH
Isaac Boehmer
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mihail Gherasimencov
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
Aziel Jackson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oliver Larraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Emmanuel Sabbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenji Cabrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bruno Quiñonez 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
26
Minutes
7.6
Rating
Rayan Elloumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
New York City FC
Goalkeepers
Matthew Freese
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tayvon Gray
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kai Trewin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raul Gustavo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin O'Toole
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
89
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Keaton Parks 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
69
Passes
4
Duels
Aiden O'Neill 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
57%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Agustin Ojeda
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Maxi Moralez 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Hannes Wolf
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Nicolás Fernández
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
11
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Tomás Romero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nico Cavallo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Strahinja Tanasijević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kevin Pierre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Shore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seymour Garfield-Reid
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Talles Magno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malachi Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arnau Farnos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2023 | New York City FC | 1 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 03/05/2022 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 0 - 0 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | BC Place Stadium |
| 09/01/2019 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 - 3 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | BC Place Stadium (Vancouver, British Columbia) |
| 08/05/2018 | New York City FC | 2 - 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
| 07/06/2017 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 - 2 | New York City FC | Major League Soccer | BC Place Stadium |
| 04/30/2016 | New York City FC | 3 - 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | Yankee Stadium |
09/02/2023
03/05/2022
09/01/2019
08/05/2018
07/06/2017
04/30/2016
Vancouver Whitecaps Win
New York City FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +10
P: 5 GD: +10
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -10
P: 4 GD: -2
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
Whitecaps Overwhelm NYCFC in Offensive Onslaught
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 37/100. Vancouver unleashed a blistering offensive barrage at BC Place to comfortably dispatch a toothless New York City side.
The Siege Begins
The opening minutes at BC Place established a familiar, frustrating pattern for the visitors. While New York City FC comfortably controlled possession with 58% of the ball, their territorial advantage was completely hollow. It was the Vancouver Whitecaps who dictated the real game, injecting a frightening level of Intensity into their quick transitions. The home side turned the field into a veritable shooting gallery, registering an astonishing 25 total attempts over the ninety minutes. Standing directly in the firing line was Matthew Freese, who put on an absolute clinic between the posts. Without his incredible early heroics—racking up nine critical saves—the scoreline would have been embarrassing before the half-hour mark. The hosts relentlessly piled on the pressure, taking 12 corner kicks to keep the New York defense pinned deep in their own penalty area.
The Breakthrough
Despite the massive effort from the visiting goalkeeper, the sheer volume of high-quality chances eventually broke the dam. The Balance of play was utterly tilted toward the Canadian outfit, culminating in a staggering 3.44 expected goals. The defining moment arrived right on the stroke of halftime. In the 44th minute, S. Berhalter orchestrated a brilliant attacking sequence, picking out M. Laborda with pinpoint precision. Laborda made no mistake, finally burying the ball into the back of the net to give the hosts a deeply deserved advantage heading into the locker room. This psychological blow shifted the momentum completely; the visitors were forced to chase the game without any actual offensive firepower, looking completely lost in the final third.
Closing the Show
The second half offered no respite for the struggling New York squad, who failed to record a single shot on target throughout the entire contest. The Stakes were exceptionally high for Vancouver, who needed to secure all three points to maintain their formidable position near the top of the regular season standings. As the clock wound down, the tactical masterclass was completed via a decisive substitution. B. Caicedo stepped onto the field and instantly provided the necessary spark, delivering a clever assist to B. White in the 87th minute. White confidently dispatched the finish, doubling the lead and putting the game completely out of reach. This 2-0 victory serves as a massive statement of intent from Vancouver, demonstrating their ruthless efficiency up top.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Vancouver Whitecaps's season?
This commanding victory pushes Vancouver to 12 points, solidifying their excellent early form and confirming their status as genuine contenders near the top of the standings.
How did substitute Matthew Freese change the game?
Though he started the game rather than substituting, Freese was New York's lone bright spot, producing nine massive saves to prevent a historic blowout early on.
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 True MLS Title Litmus Test
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 53/100. An early-season clash at BC Place that will ruthlessly separate pretenders from genuine championship contenders.
The Setup
April fixtures rarely carry this much weight, but the standings tell a different story. Vancouver Whitecaps sit third, boasting a near-impenetrable defense that has surrendered just two goals all season. They welcome second-placed New York City FC, a side matching their hosts' 14-goal offensive output but showing defensive cracks on the road. A strong Form rating confirms both sides are hitting their stride early. For a spring match, the Stakes are remarkably high as these two look to dictate the pace of the title race. While an off-the-charts Stars rating guarantees fireworks in the final third, a tilted Balance metric suggests Vancouver's defensive solidity gives them the clear upper hand.
Key Battle
It comes down to ruthless finishing. Brian White is a goal machine for the hosts, ruthlessly exploiting space inside the box. He faces a direct counterpart in Nicolás Fernández, whose own prolific touch drives the New York attack. Whichever forward can break free from their markers will swing this tie.
Our Prediction
Vancouver takes it 2-1. New York City FC has the firepower to breach the home net once, but the Whitecaps' superior defensive organization and relentless home pressure will eventually overwhelm the visitors in the second half.