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Canada News.Net
16 hours ago
- Canada News.Net
San Diego rookie Ian Pilcher's late goal earns draw with Whitecaps
(Photo credit: Chadd Cady-Imagn Images) Rookie Ian Pilcher scored his first career goal late in the second half as San Diego FC recorded a 1-1 tie with the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night to remain in first place in the Western Conference. Vancouver's tally came on an own goal off the foot of San Diego FC's Manu Duah. The Whitecaps had a chance to win it in the ninth and final minute of second-half stoppage time, but San Diego FC goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega made a leg save on Daniel Rios' close-range right-footed shot. San Diego FC (13-7-4, 43 points) holds a one-point lead over the Whitecaps (12-5-6, 42 points) and two over Minnesota United (11-5-8, 41 points). Sisniega made three saves, while Vancouver counterpart Yohei Takaoka had five stops. San Diego FC had a 17-9 advantage in shots and placed six on target to Vancouver's three. San Diego was shut out at home by Toronto FC on Wednesday and was facing the possibility of being blanked again as the match reached the 79th minute. Then Luca Bombino mis-hit a shot and the ball went right to Pilcher, who unleashed a left-footed blast that Takaoka had no chance to stop. It landed in the top left corner to knot the score. Earlier, Vancouver's Edier Ocampo took a blistering right-footed shot in the 37th minute that was stopped by Sisniega. The Whitecaps kept the pressure on and Ocampo took a right-footed shot that was knocked away by Sisniega. The ball then deflected off the foot of Duah into the net for an own goal in the 40th minute. The Whitecaps had a big opportunity in the 76th minute when star Brian White got the ball unmarked and worked his way to the left and around Sisniega. He sent a left-footed roller toward the open net and it went through the goal mouth and just wide of the far post. Just three minutes later, Pilcher scored the tying goal and San Diego seized the momentum. In the 88th minute, Jeppe Tverskov's glancing header was pushed over the net by Takaoka.
The Province
16 hours ago
- The Province
Whitecaps 1, San Diego 1: Ian Pilcher's late goal helps San Diego remain atop Western Conference
The Whitecaps took a 1-0 lead on a own goal in the 40th minute. Published Jul 19, 2025 • 1 minute read Mathías Laborda and Brian White of the Vancouver Whitecaps celebrate after a goal against San Diego FC during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium on July 19, 2025 in San Diego, California. Photo by Orlando Ramirez / Getty Images Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. SAN DIEGO — Ian Pilcher scored his first goal in MLS for San Diego FC in a 1-1 tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a matchup of the top-two teams in the Western Conference. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors San Diego (13-7-4) leads the conference with 43 points and the Whitecaps have 42. Minnesota United is third with 41 points. Pilcher, a 22-year-old rookie defender, made it 1-1 in the 80th minute. Anders Dreyer's corner kick was cleared by Vancouver before Luca Bombino misplayed a shot from the edge of the area that rolled to Pilcher for a first-touch finish from near the penalty spot. Yohei Takaoka had five saves for Vancouver (12-5-6). The Whitecaps took a 1-0 lead on a own goal in the 40th minute. Edier Ocampo, on the counter-attack, had his shot from the edge of the area parried by diving goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega before Manu Duah's clearance attempt went into the net. Sisniega stopped three shots for SDFC. San Diego had 59 per cent possession and outshot the Whitecaps 17-9, 6-3 on target. Expansion San Diego beat the Whitecaps 5-3 on the road in the first-ever meeting between the clubs on June 25. Celebrity Life Vancouver Canucks News News
Winnipeg Free Press
16 hours ago
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ian Pilcher's late goal helps San Diego remain atop Western Conference, tie Whitecaps 1-1
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ian Pilcher scored his first goal in MLS for San Diego FC in a 1-1 tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a matchup of the top-two teams in the Western Conference. San Diego (13-7-4) leads the conference with 43 points and the Whitecaps have 42. Minnesota United is third with 41 points. Pilcher, a 22-year-old rookie defender, made it 1-1 in the 80th minute. Anders Dreyer's corner kick was cleared by Vancouver before Luca Bombino misplayed a shot from the edge of the area that rolled to Pilcher for a first-touch finish from near the penalty spot. Yohei Takaoka had five saves for Vancouver (12-5-6). The Whitecaps took a 1-0 lead on a own goal in the 40th minute. Édier Ocampo, on the counter-attack, had his shot from the edge of the area parried by diving goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega before Manu Duah's clearance attempt went into the net. Sisniega stopped three shots for SDFC. San Diego had 59% possession and outshot the Whitecaps 17-9, 6-3 on target. Expansion San Diego beat the Whitecaps 5-3 on the road in the first-ever meeting between the clubs on June 25. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. ___ AP soccer:
