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Vancouver Sun
3 days ago
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- Vancouver Sun
Whitecaps 3, Kansas City 0: Yohei Takaoka earns another shutout for Vancouver Whitecaps
Yohei Takaoka chalked up yet another clean sheet as the Vancouver Whitecaps blanked Sporting Kansas City 3-0 on Saturday. The Japanese goalkeeper stopped all three on-target shots he faced to earn his Major League Soccer-leading 11th shutout of the season. Emmanuel Sabbi got the 'Caps (13-5-6) on the board in the 35th minute, J.C. Ngando doubled the lead before halftime and Mathias Laborda sealed the score at 3-0 with a goal in the 87th minute. The home side controlled 54.2 per cent of possession across the game and outshot the visitors 22-12, with a 5-3 edge in on-target shots. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Kansas City (6-12-6) is now winless in its last three games (0-2-1) and sit third last in the Western Conference standings. The Whitecaps are unbeaten in their last three outings (2-0-1) and are a single point behind San Diego FC for top spot in the West. Kansas City challenged the 'Caps early on Saturday, repeatedly stripping the home side of the ball through the first 10 minutes. Vancouver settled in and took control of the match midway through the first half. The Whitecaps opened the scoring in the 35th minute when Jayden Nelson sliced a ball across the top of the six-yard box to Sabbi, who slid and poked a shot in past SKC goalkeeper John Pulskamp to make it 1-0. The goal was Sabbi's sixth across all competitions this season. He came close to adding to the tally before the halftime whistle. The American striker sent a shot up and over the Kansas City net in the 38th minute, then sent a low ball sailing just wide of the post in the 41st. A rebound helped double Vancouver's lead in the 43rd minute. Sebastian Berhalter nodded a shot toward the net but his attempt was blocked and the ball popped out to Ngando, who put a right-footed shot in just over Pulskamp's outstretched arm. His second goal of the season gave the 'Caps a 2-0 lead. The home side controlled 56.8 per cent of possession across the first half and held a 12-5 edge in shots, including the only two on-target shots of the frame. Kansas City pushed to get on the board early in the second half and got a solid chance in the 55th minute. Left winger Daniel Salloi snuck through the Vancouver defence and unleashed a rocket from the top of the penalty area, but Takaoka dove to make the save. The 'Caps appeared to go up 3-0 in the 68th minute when striker Brian White touched a shot into the back of the SKC net, but the goal was quickly ruled offside. White was one of four Whitecaps players who took part in Major League Soccer's all-star festivities earlier in the week. Laborda put away Vancouver's third goal of the night in the 87th minute off a corner kick. Berhalter — who also represented the 'Caps at the MLS all-star game — floated a ball into the six-yard box and Laborda nodded it in under Pulskamp's arm for his third goal of the campaign. NOTES Bjorn Utvik started at centre back, replacing Ranko Veselinovic. The Whitecaps announced Tuesday that the Serbian defender will be out for the remainder of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during last week's 1-1 draw with San Diego FC. … Vancouver midfielder Andreas Cubas left the game at halftime with groin tightness. He was replaced by Ralph Priso. … An announced crowd of 20,719 took in the Whitecaps' 12th annual Pride match.
CBS News
05-07-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Paintsil scores 2 goals, Nascimento adds 1 goal, Galaxy beat Whitecaps 3-0
Joseph Paintsil had two goals, Matheus Nascimento also scored a goal and the LA Galaxy beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on Friday night to snap a three-game winless streak. LA (2-13-6), the defending MLS Cup champion, won for the first time since it beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 on May 31 to snap a 16-game winless streak to open the season. The Galaxy went into the game with 13 points, fewest in all of MLS. The Whitecaps (11-4-5) have lost three of their last four. Vancouver is second in the Western Conference with 38 points, behind San Diego (39). Edwin Cerrillo flicked a shot from 30 yards outs that was deflected by goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka and Nascimento put away the rebound with a first-touch finish to open the scoring in the second minute. Paintsil made it 2-0 in the 60th. Gabriel Pec played an long arcing ball to the top of the penalty box, where Marco Reus tapped a first-touch pass to a wide-open Paintsil, who calmly flicked a shot inside the back post from the left side of the area. Paintsil converted from the penalty spot in the 77th minute for his first career multi-goal game. The 27-year-old forward has three goals and one assist this season after he finished with 10 goals and 10 assists last season, his first in MLS. Takaoka had five saves for Vancouver. Jayden Nelson was shown a yellow card in the 55th minute and another in stoppage time as the Whitecaps played a man down for the final few minutes. Novak Micovic had a save for LA. The Galaxy had 55% possession and outshot Vancouver 12-6, 8-1 on target. The Whitecaps beat the Galaxy 2-1 at home on March 2.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Paintsil scores twice as lowly Galaxy whip Whitecaps 3-0
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Joseph Paintsil had two goals, Matheus Nascimento also scored a goal and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on Friday night to snap a three-game winless streak. The Galaxy (2-13-6), the defending Major League Soccer Cup champion, won for the first time since it beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 on May 31 to snap a 16-game winless streak to open the season. The Galaxy went into the game with 13 points, fewest in all of MLS. Advertisement The Whitecaps (11-4-5) have lost three of their last four. Vancouver is second in the Western Conference with 38 points, one point behind first-place San Diego FC. Edwin Cerrillo flicked a shot from 30 yards outs that was deflected by goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka and Nascimento put away the rebound with a first-touch finish to open the scoring in the second minute. Paintsil made it 2-0 in the 60th. Gabriel Pec played an long arcing ball to the top of the penalty box, where Marco Reus tapped a first-touch pass to a wide-open Paintsil, who calmly flicked a shot inside the back post from the left side of the area. Paintsil converted from the penalty spot in the 77th minute for his first career multi-goal game. The 27-year-old forward has three goals and one assist this season after he finished with 10 goals and 10 assists last season, his first in MLS. Advertisement Takaoka had five saves for Vancouver. Jayden Nelson was shown a yellow card in the 55th minute and another in stoppage time as the Whitecaps played a man down for the final few minutes. Novak Micovic had a save for L.A. The Galaxy had 55 per cent possession and outshot Vancouver 12-6, including 8-1 on target. The Whitecaps beat the Galaxy 2-1 at home on March 2. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Paintsil scores 2 goals, Nascimento adds 1 goal, Galaxy beat Whitecaps 3-0
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Joseph Paintsil had two goals, Matheus Nascimento also scored a goal and the LA Galaxy beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on Friday night to snap a three-game winless streak. LA (2-13-6), the defending MLS Cup champion, won for the first time since it beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 on May 31 to snap a 16-game winless streak to open the season. The Galaxy went into the game with 13 points, fewest in all of MLS. Advertisement The Whitecaps (11-4-5) have lost three of their last four. Vancouver is second in the Western Conference with 38 points, behind San Diego (39). Edwin Cerrillo flicked a shot from 30 yards outs that was deflected by goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka and Nascimento put away the rebound with a first-touch finish to open the scoring in the second minute. Paintsil made it 2-0 in the 60th. Gabriel Pec played an long arcing ball to the top of the penalty box, where Marco Reus tapped a first-touch pass to a wide-open Paintsil, who calmly flicked a shot inside the back post from the left side of the area. Paintsil converted from the penalty spot in the 77th minute for his first career multi-goal game. The 27-year-old forward has three goals and one assist this season after he finished with 10 goals and 10 assists last season, his first in MLS. Advertisement Takaoka had five saves for Vancouver. Jayden Nelson was shown a yellow card in the 55th minute and another in stoppage time as the Whitecaps played a man down for the final few minutes. Novak Micovic had a save for LA. The Galaxy had 55% possession and outshot Vancouver 12-6, 8-1 on target. The Whitecaps beat the Galaxy 2-1 at home on March 2. ___ AP soccer: The Associated Press
Al Arabiya
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Paintsil Scores 2 Goals, Nascimento Adds 1 Goal, Galaxy Beat Whitecaps 3-0
Joseph Paintsil had two goals, Matheus Nascimento also scored a goal, and the LA Galaxy beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3–0 on Friday night to snap a three-game winless streak. LA (2–13–6), the defending MLS Cup champion, won for the first time since it beat Real Salt Lake 2–0 on May 31 to snap a 16-game winless streak to open the season. The Galaxy went into the game with 13 points, the fewest in all of MLS. The Whitecaps (11–4–5) have lost three of their last four. Vancouver is second in the Western Conference with 38 points, behind San Diego (39). Edwin Cerrillo flicked a shot from 30 yards out that was deflected by goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, and Nascimento put away the rebound with a first-touch finish to open the scoring in the second minute. Paintsil made it 2–0 in the 60th. Gabriel Pec played a long, arcing ball to the top of the penalty box where Marco Reus tapped a first-touch pass to a wide-open Paintsil, who calmly flicked a shot inside the back post from the left side of the area. Paintsil converted from the penalty spot in the 77th minute for his first career multi-goal game. The 27-year-old forward has three goals and one assist this season after he finished with 10 goals and 10 assists last season–his first in MLS. Takaoka had five saves for Vancouver. Jayden Nelson was shown a yellow card in the 55th minute and another in stoppage time as the Whitecaps played a man down for the final few minutes. Novak Micovic had a save for LA. The Galaxy had 55 percent possession and outshot Vancouver 12–6, 8–1 on target. The Whitecaps beat the Galaxy 2–1 at home on March 2.
