Seattle Sounders FC vs Vancouver Whitecaps, 2024 MLS, Regular Season
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0 - 2
0 - 2
Whitecaps take West lead with shutout of Sounders
Ryan Gauld and Brian White scored second-half goals as the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps moved into first place in the Western Conference with a 2-0 victory against the short-handed Seattle Sounders on Saturday night.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Attempt missed. Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Nouhou Tolo with a cross.
- 2': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Nouhou Tolo.
- 3': Foul by Bjørn Utvik (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 3': Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 6': Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Brian White is caught offside.
- 11': Attempt saved. Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ali Ahmed.
- 13': Foul by Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 13': João Paulo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Tristan Blackmon.
- 17': Attempt missed. Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC) header from a difficult angle on the left is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Albert Rusnák with a cross following a corner.
- 18': Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Raúl Ruidíaz is caught offside.
- 21': Offside, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Sam Adekugbe is caught offside.
- 23': Attempt missed. Albert Rusnák (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses the top left corner.
- 23': Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 23': Foul by Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 25': Attempt missed. Raúl Ruidíaz (Seattle Sounders FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Nouhou Tolo.
- 26': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Tristan Blackmon.
- 32': Offside, Seattle Sounders FC. Jordan Morris is caught offside.
- 34': Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 34': Foul by Yeimar Gómez (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 35': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Alex Roldan.
- 37': Foul by Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 37': Sam Adekugbe (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Foul by Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 38': Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 39': Delay in match because of an injury Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 40': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 40': VAR Decision: Card upgraded Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 43': Jackson Ragen (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the red card.
- 45'+1': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Xavier Arreaga replaces Raúl Ruidíaz.
- 45'+5': Attempt missed. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from very close range is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Ryan Gauld.
- 45'+5': Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45'+5': Foul by Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 45'+5': Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+6': Attempt missed. Jordan Morris (Seattle Sounders FC) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Albert Rusnák with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 45'+6': First Half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Seattle Sounders FC 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0.
- 46': Foul by Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 46': Yeimar Gómez (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 47': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Ranko Veselinovic.
- 47': Attempt blocked. Yeimar Gómez (Seattle Sounders FC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Albert Rusnák with a cross.
- 47': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Tristan Blackmon.
- 48': Attempt blocked. João Paulo (Seattle Sounders FC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Albert Rusnák with a cross.
- 48': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Tristan Blackmon.
- 50': Foul by Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 50': João Paulo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 50': Delay in match because of an injury João Paulo (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 52': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 56': Attempt missed. Alessandro Schöpf (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Brian White.
- 58': Goal! Seattle Sounders FC 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1. Ryan Gauld (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Sam Adekugbe.
- 60': Foul by Alessandro Schöpf (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 60': Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 63': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Damir Kreilach replaces Sam Adekugbe.
- 63': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Joshua Atencio replaces João Paulo.
- 63': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Danny Musovski replaces Albert Rusnák.
- 67': Alessandro Schöpf (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 67': Foul by Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 69': Foul by Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 69': Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 70': Foul by Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 70': Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 71': Goal! Seattle Sounders FC 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner.
- 73': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Sebastian Berhalter replaces Alessandro Schöpf.
- 73': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ryan Raposo replaces Pedro Vite.
- 74': Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 74': Foul by Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 74': Alex Roldan (Seattle Sounders FC) is shown the red card.
- 75': Delay in match because of an injury Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 76': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 77': Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 77': Foul by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 79': Attempt saved. Damir Kreilach (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ryan Raposo with a cross.
- 79': Foul by Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 79': Stefan Frei (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 81': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Jay Herdman replaces Ryan Gauld.
- 81': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Javain Brown replaces Ali Ahmed.
- 82': Substitution, Seattle Sounders FC. Cody Baker replaces Jordan Morris.
- 84': Attempt blocked. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter.
- 84': Corner, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Yeimar Gómez.
- 86': Foul by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 86': Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 86': Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 87': Danny Musovski (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 87': Foul by Jay Herdman (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 89': Foul by Joshua Atencio (Seattle Sounders FC).
- 89': Jay Herdman (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90': Attempt missed. Jay Herdman (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter.
- 90'+3': Attempt blocked. Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ryan Raposo.
- 90'+3': Foul by Javain Brown (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 90'+3': Nouhou Tolo (Seattle Sounders FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Corner, Seattle Sounders FC. Conceded by Bjørn Utvik.
- 90'+4': Attempt saved. Joshua Atencio (Seattle Sounders FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Yeimar Gómez with a headed pass.
- 90'+6': Second Half ends, Seattle Sounders FC 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2.
- 0': Match ends, Seattle Sounders FC 0, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2.
Statistics
 VAN |
SEA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 8 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 2 |
| 2 | Offsides | 2 |
| 3 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 2 | Saves | 2 |
| 63.1 | Possession | 36.9 |
| 9 | SHOTS | 8 |
| 4 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 675 | Accurate Passes | 353 |
| 727 | Passes | 418 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 21 | Crosses | 14 |
| 0.1 | Cross % | 0.4 |
| 47 | Long Balls | 43 |
| 31 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.7 | Long Balls % | 0.5 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 4 | Effective Tackles | 4 |
| 7 | Tackles | 7 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 4 | Interceptions | 3 |
| 9 | Effective Clearances | 18 |
| 9 | Clearances | 18 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: Lumen Field
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Attendance: 30,550
Venue: Lumen Field
Location: Seattle, Washington, USA
Attendance: 30,550
MLS Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 | +5 | 6 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 2 | +4 | 6 |
| 3 | LAFC | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 4 | San Diego FC | 2 | +2 | 4 |
Line-Ups
Seattle Sounders FC (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 24 | Stefan Frei (GK) |
| 25 | Jackson Ragen  |
| 28 | Yeimar Gómez |
| 5 | Nouhou Tolo |
| 16 | Alex Roldan |
| 11 | Albert Rusnák |
| 6 | João Paulo |
| 18 | Obed Vargas |
| 9 | Raúl Ruidíaz |
| 13 | Jordan Morris |
| 7 | Cristian Roldan |
Vancouver Whitecaps (3-4-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yohei Takaoka (GK) |
| 4 | Ranko Veselinovic  |
| 6 | Tristan Blackmon |
| 15 | Bjørn Inge Utvik |
| 8 | Alessandro Schöpf |
| 20 | Andrés Cubas |
| 45 | Pedro Vite |
| 3 | Sam Adekugbe |
| 24 | Brian White |
| 22 | Ali Ahmed |
| 25 | Ryan Gauld |
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