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Associated Press
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Associated Press
Los Angeles FC takes home winning streak into matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (10-3-5, second in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles FC (7-4-5, sixth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Sunday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: LAFC -130, Vancouver +342, Draw +264; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles FC hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps looking to prolong a three-game home winning streak. LAFC is 6-4-4 against Western Conference opponents. LAFC ranks fourth in the Western Conference giving up 23 goals. The Whitecaps are 9-1-4 against Western Conference teams. The Whitecaps have a 1-2-0 record in games they score just one goal. Sunday's game is the second meeting between these teams this season. The last meeting ended tied 2-2. TOP PERFORMERS: Denis Bouanga has scored eight goals and added five assists for LAFC. Cengiz Under has one goal and two assists over the last 10 games. Brian White has 10 goals for the Whitecaps. Pedro Vite has scored three goals over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: LAFC: 4-1-5, averaging 2.2 goals, 6.4 shots on goal and 5.0 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.4 goals per game. Whitecaps: 4-2-4, averaging 1.7 goals, 4.1 shots on goal and 5.3 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.3 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: LAFC: Jude Terry (injured), David Emmanuel Martinez Morales (injured), Nathan Ordaz (injured). Whitecaps: Giuseppe Bovalina (injured), Ali Ahmed (injured), Sebastian Berhalter (injured), Jayden Nelson (injured), Brian White (injured), Sam Adekugbe (injured), Ryan Gauld (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Washington Post
2 days ago
- Sport
- Washington Post
Iloski scores club-record 4 goals, San Diego beats Vancouver, moves past 'Caps atop conference
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Milan Iloski scored a club-record four goals, Anders Dreyer had three assists and San Diego FC beat Vancouver 5-2 on Wednesday night to move past the Whitecaps into first in the Western Conference. Iloski is the third player this season (Vancouver's Brian White and Nashville's Sam Surridge) and the 20th in MLS history to score at least four goals in a game.
CNA
2 days ago
- Sport
- CNA
Reigning MVP Lionel Messi joined by four Whitecaps on MLS All-Star team
The Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps placed four players on the 26-man MLS All-Star team that was announced Wednesday by the league. Forward Brian White, midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, defender Tristan Blackmon and goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka will represent Vancouver in the MLS All-Star Game versus LIGA MX's best players on July 23 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. The expansion San Diego FC are the only other MLS club represented by more than two players as forwards Anders Dreyer and Chucky Lozano and midfielder Jeppe Tverskov claimed spots on the team. Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (the league's reigning MVP), Philadelphia's Tai Baribo (the league's leading goal-scorer with 13), Charlotte FC's Patrick Agyemang, LAFC's Denis Bouanga, Columbus' Diego Rossi and Austin FC's Brandon Vazquez round out the All-Star forwards. Berhalter and Tverskov are joined in the midfield by Portland's David Da Costa, FC Cincinnati's Evander, RSL's Diego Luna and Chicago's Philip Zinckernagel. Inter Miami's Jordi Alba, Columbus' Max Arfsten, Minnesota's Michael Boxall, Orlando City's Alex Freeman, Philadelphia's Jakob Glesnes, Nashville's Andy Najar and FC Cincinnati's Miles Robinson join Blackmon in the back end. Minnesota's Dayne St. Clair, who boasts a league-high-tying eight clean sheets, and Austin's Brad Stuver will share time in goal with Takaoka. MLS built its squad with 12 players voted in by the fans, 12 players selected by All-Star coach Nico Estevez of Austin FC and two players chosen by Commissioner Don Garber. Alba, Baribo, Berhalter, Blackmon, Bouanga, Boxall, Evander, Freeman, Luna, Messi, St. Clair and White were elected by the fans. Arfsten, Da Costa, Dreyer, Glesnes, Najar, Robinson, Rossi, Stuver, Takaoka, Tverskov, Vazquez and Zinckernagel got the nod from Estevez. Garber tabbed Agyemang and Lozano as his picks. The 24-year-old Agyemang makes his first All-Star appearance while Lozano, 29, has made a big impact as San Diego FC's first Designated Player.
The Province
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Province
Whitecaps lead all MLS clubs with four players named to all-star roster
The Whitecaps have never had more than one player selected to an all-star team and have only had six all-stars in club history Published Jun 25, 2025 • 4 minute read Forward Brian White will be making his MLS all-star debut Photo by Rich Lam / 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. As befitting their breakout season, the Vancouver Whitecaps lead Major League Soccer with four players on this year's all-star squad. 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 Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, defender Tristan Blackmon, midfielder Sebastian Berhalter and forward Brian White will make their MLS all-star game debut July 23 against the Liga MX all-stars in Austin, Texas. The Whitecaps have never had more than one player selected to an all-star team and have only had six all-stars in club history — Jay DeMerit (2012), Camilo (2013), David Ousted (2015), Kendall Waston (2016), Alphonso Davies (2018) and Ryan Gauld (2024). 'This is a great testament to what we have done together as a group and the recognition is a reflection of the team's overall performance,' Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen said in a statement. 'It's a proud moment for the individuals selected, exciting time for the club, and we are focused on building on this success.' Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Vancouver topped the Western Conference at 10-2-5 and stood second in the Supporters' Shield standings, two points behind Philadelphia before play Wednesday. The Whitecaps, who made it to the final of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, had conceded a league-low 14 goals and scored 31 goals. Vancouver is the only Canadian club among the 15 represented on the all-star roster. Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair is the only Canadian in the all-star squad. St. Clair, currently with Canada at the Gold Cup, has allowed 14 goals In 16 starts this season for an 0.88 goals-against average. He leads the league with eight shutouts, tied with Takaoka. The 26-man squad includes 12 players chosen in a vote of MLS fans, players and media, plus 12 selected by all-star coach Nico Estevez from host Austin FC and two by MLS commissioner Don Garber. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Berhalter, Blackmon and White were voted in while Takaoka was a coach's pick. St. Clair was also voted in. 'My goal this year was to be an all-star … something I've been working towards,' the 24-year-old Berhalter said in an interview. 'Jesper came in and has given me a lot of confidence and let me play how I want to play. He stressed to me he wants me to be myself. And that's been the biggest thing this year.' Berhalter leads the Whitecaps in tackles (41) and is tied for third on the team in MLS goal contributions with five (one goal and four assists). He was named to the CONCACAF Champions Cup Best XI with three goals and two assists. Blackmon has quarterbacked a defence that has conceded a league-low 152 shots (44 shots on target). He has also contributed two goals in MLS play and another in the Champions Cup. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. White's 10 goals are tied for the fourth most in MLS. He is scoring 0.89 goals per 90 minutes, second best in the league. 'The group of guys has been together now for three to four years, so everyone knows each other really well,' said Berhalter. 'It is fun, especially when we're winning and getting better … Now it's time to win a trophy, to really cement this team.' The commissioner's picks are forwards Patrick Agyemang of Charlotte FC and Mexican international Hirving (Chucky) Lozano of San Diego FC Lozano is joined by Anders Dreyer and Jeppe Tverskov from expansion San Diego, which stood second in the Western Conference at 10-5-3 before midweek play. The three all-star selections are the most by an expansion team since Atlanta United in 2017 (Miguel Almiron, Greg Garza, Michael Parkhurst). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Columbus Crew forward Diego Rossi earned his fourth all-star selection, while LAFC's Denis Bouanga, Philadelphia Union's Jakob Glesnes and FC Cincinnati's Miles Robinson will make their third all-star appearances. Fifteen players are first-time all-stars Sixteen different countries (by birth) are represented on the roster, led by the U.S with nine players and Denmark with three. Other countries represented are Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Honduras, Israel, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Uruguay. The roster features six players aged 24 or younger, including 20-year-old Alex Freeman of Orlando City. At the other end of the age scale are Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (38) and Jordi Alba (36). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Austin's Brandon Vazquez and San Diego's Lozano previously played in the Mexican league. Vazquez appeared in 49 matches for CF Monterrey, while Lozano made 149 appearances for Pachuca. All-Star Roster (x- denotes players who were voted in, y- denotes coach's selection, z- denotes commissioner's pick). Goalkeepers: x-Dayne St. Clair, Minnesota United; y-Brad Stuver, Austin FC; y-Yohei Takaoka, Vancouver Whitecaps. Defenders: y-Jordi Alba, Inter Miami; y-Max Arfsten, Columbus Crew; x-Tristan Blackmon, Vancouver Whitecaps; x-Michael Boxall, Minnesota United; x-Alex Freeman, Orlando City; y-Jakob Glesnes, Philadelphia Union; y-Andy Najar, Nashville SC; y-Miles Robinson, FC Cincinnati. Midfielders: x-Sebastian Berhalter, Vancouver Whitecaps; y-David Da Costa, Portland Timbers; x-Evander, FC Cincinnati; x-Diego Luna, Real Salt Lake; y-Jeppe Tverskov, San Diego FC; y-Philip Zinckernagel, Chicago Fire. Forwards/Wingers: z-Patrick Agyemang, Charlotte FC; x-Tai Baribo, Philadelphia Union; x-Denis Bouanga, LAFC; x-Anders Dreyer, San Diego FC; z-Hirving (Chucky) Lozano, San Diego FC; x-Lionel Messi, Inter Miami; y-Diego Rossi, Columbus Crew; y-Brandon Vazquez, Austin FC; x-Brian White, Vancouver Whitecaps. Read More
Reuters
3 days ago
- Sport
- Reuters
Reigning MVP Lionel Messi joined by four Whitecaps on MLS All-Star team
June 26 - The Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps placed four players on the 26-man MLS All-Star team that was announced Wednesday by the league. Forward Brian White, midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, defender Tristan Blackmon and goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka will represent Vancouver in the MLS All-Star Game versus LIGA MX's best players on July 23 at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. The expansion San Diego FC are the only other MLS club represented by more than two players as forwards Anders Dreyer and Chucky Lozano and midfielder Jeppe Tverskov claimed spots on the team. Inter Miami's Lionel Messi (the league's reigning MVP), Philadelphia's Tai Baribo (the league's leading goal-scorer with 13), Charlotte FC's Patrick Agyemang, LAFC's Denis Bouanga, Columbus' Diego Rossi and Austin FC's Brandon Vazquez round out the All-Star forwards. Berhalter and Tverskov are joined in the midfield by Portland's David Da Costa, FC Cincinnati's Evander, RSL's Diego Luna and Chicago's Philip Zinckernagel. Inter Miami's Jordi Alba, Columbus' Max Arfsten, Minnesota's Michael Boxall, Orlando City's Alex Freeman, Philadelphia's Jakob Glesnes, Nashville's Andy Najar and FC Cincinnati's Miles Robinson join Blackmon in the back end. Minnesota's Dayne St. Clair, who boasts a league-high-tying eight clean sheets, and Austin's Brad Stuver will share time in goal with Takaoka. MLS built its squad with 12 players voted in by the fans, 12 players selected by All-Star coach Nico Estevez of Austin FC and two players chosen by Commissioner Don Garber. Alba, Baribo, Berhalter, Blackmon, Bouanga, Boxall, Evander, Freeman, Luna, Messi, St. Clair and White were elected by the fans. Arfsten, Da Costa, Dreyer, Glesnes, Najar, Robinson, Rossi, Stuver, Takaoka, Tverskov, Vazquez and Zinckernagel got the nod from Estevez. Garber tabbed Agyemang and Lozano as his picks. The 24-year-old Agyemang makes his first All-Star appearance while Lozano, 29, has made a big impact as San Diego FC's first Designated Player. --Field Level Media
