Major League Soccer Regular Season - 5
Vancouver Whitecaps 0 - 1 FT San Jose Earthquakes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
T. Werner 31'
B. Leroux 45'
HT
46' ↓ C. Sabaly ↑T. Muller
↓ R. Vieira ↑I. Harkes 46'
D. Jones 50'
↓ D. Jones ↑Vitor Costa 54'
↓ J. Ricketts ↑T. Werner 54'
60' J. Ngando
65' ↓ J. Ngando ↑J. Badwal
75' ↓ O. Larraz ↑S. Berhalter
75' ↓ A. Jackson ↑K. G. Cabrera Nakamura
↓ O. Bouda ↑D. Romney 82'
↓ B. Leroux ↑J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza 82'
86' ↓ M. Gherasimencov ↑R. Elloumi
P. Judd 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vancouver Whitecaps
Goalkeepers
Y. Takaoka 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
E. Ocampo 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
T. Blackmon 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
R. Priso
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
93%
Pass Acc
M. Gherasimencov 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
O. Larraz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
J. Ngando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
65
Entry
E. Sabbi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
A. Jackson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
C. Sabaly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
B. White
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
I. Boehmer 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Schonlau
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Laborda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Berhalter
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Badwal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Muller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. G. Cabrera Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Elloumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
Daniel 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
B. Kikanovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Munie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Roberts
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Jones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
Midfielders
R. Vieira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
B. Leroux 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
O. Bouda
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
N. Tsakiris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Ricketts
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
P. Judd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
E. Edwards
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Romney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitor Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Marie
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. A. Gonzalez Mendoza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Werner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2025 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 4 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 08/10/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 09/15/2024 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 2 - 0 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 03/10/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 0 - 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 02/17/2024 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Friendlies Clubs | TBC |
| 08/21/2023 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 0 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | BC Place |
| 03/05/2023 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 1 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 09/05/2022 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 0 | Vancouver Whitecaps | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 05/14/2022 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 3 - 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | BC Place Stadium |
10/05/2025
08/10/2025
09/15/2024
03/10/2024
02/17/2024
08/21/2023
03/05/2023
09/05/2022
05/14/2022
Vancouver Whitecaps Win
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -6
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
Earthquakes Stun Whitecaps in First Leg Slog
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. San Jose survived a Vancouver siege at BC Place to snatch a vital first-leg advantage.
The BC Place Barricade
Vancouver dominated possession from the jump. The home side pinned San Jose deep, dictating the tempo and firing a barrage of shots. Édier Ocampo and Ralph Priso pulled the strings perfectly, creating relentless pressure in the final third. But possession does not guarantee a breakthrough. The Intensity was high, yet the visitors stubbornly refused to break. San Jose absorbed wave after wave, setting up a classic defensive blockade. They invited the pressure and trusted their shape to weather the storm.
Leroux's Sucker Punch
The turning point arrived entirely against the run of play. Right on the stroke of half-time, B. Leroux found a rare pocket of space and silenced the crowd. One chance, one clinical finish. That 45th-minute strike carried massive Upset Factor given Vancouver's absolute control of the ball. The Balance of the tie flipped in an instant. The Earthquakes proved they did not need the ball; they just needed to be ruthless when they finally crossed the halfway line.
Daniel's Defensive Masterclass
The second half was the Daniel show. The San Jose Earthquakes goalkeeper delivered an absolute masterclass, racking up six crucial saves to frustrate the Vancouver Whitecaps. The Stakes are massive heading into the return fixture. Vancouver heads to California on May 10th needing an immediate response, while San Jose holds all the cards. This was not a pretty victory, but playoff football rarely is. Survival is all that matters.
Key Questions
What made Daniel the Man of the Match?
He was an absolute brick wall, registering six crucial saves to keep a clean sheet and secure San Jose's first-leg advantage.
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 of the Table Clash Ignites BC Place
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 54/100. An early-season title race showdown where both high-flying sides look to draw first blood before May's pivotal return leg.
The Setup
We are only five games into the Major League Soccer campaign, but March 22 delivers a genuine heavyweight clash at BC Place. Vancouver Whitecaps and San Jose Earthquakes are locked on 12 points at the summit. With a Form rating pushing toward elite levels, both sides boast four wins from five. Vancouver's attack is dismantling teams—scoring 14 already—while San Jose has erected a brick wall, conceding just once. The Stakes might read modest given the early calendar, but this first leg sets the tone before they meet again in California on May 10.
Key Battle
Expect a fascinating chess match between Vancouver's relentless offensive unit and San Jose's resolute defensive block. The visitors will deploy a deep defensive line to suffocate spaces, forcing the hosts to be patient and precise. If Vancouver's midfield can thread the needle against San Jose's disciplined rearguard, the floodgates could open. Keep an eye on the duel between the posts, as Vancouver's Yohei Takaoka and San Jose's Daniel both enter the contest with a commanding three clean sheets.
Our Prediction
Our read gives a heavy edge to the hosts. Vancouver’s sheer firepower should eventually overwhelm San Jose's stubborn defense. Expect the Whitecaps to secure a comfortable home victory, building a crucial aggregate advantage ahead of the second leg.