Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps

1st in MLS
MLS Power Rankings: LAFC's first loss of 2026 knocks them off the top MLS Power Rankings: LAFC's first loss of 2026 knocks them off the top

LAFC had been practically perfect in 2026, but the Angelenos first loss of the year cleared room for a new No. 1 in this edition of MLS Power Rankings.

Whitecaps beat NYCFC, extend best start in club history Whitecaps beat NYCFC, extend best start in club history

Mathías Laborda and Brian White each scored a goal on Saturday, Yohei Takaoka had his fourth shutout of the season, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat New York City FC 2-0.

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MLS Power Rankings: LAFC are practically perfect atop the table MLS Power Rankings: LAFC are practically perfect atop the table

LAFC still hasn't conceded in league play in 2026, only a draw blemishes its record this season, but it's enough to top ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Sebastian Berhalter scores stunning stoppage-time winner for Whitecaps Sebastian Berhalter scores stunning stoppage-time winner for Whitecaps

Sebastian Berhalter scores goal for Vancouver Whitecaps

MLS Power Rankings: Nashville displaces LAFC, Caps to go No. 1 MLS Power Rankings: Nashville displaces LAFC, Caps to go No. 1

LAFC still haven't conceded in league play in 2026, but that defensive prowess isn't enough to top this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna in March USA roster; Tyler Adams out Christian Pulisic, Gio Reyna in March USA roster; Tyler Adams out

AC Milan attacker Christian Pulisic, Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie and Crystal Palace center back Chris Richards headline the 27-player roster named by United States men's national manager Mauricio Pochettino for the upcoming international window.

MLS Power Rankings: LAFC off to record-breaking start MLS Power Rankings: LAFC off to record-breaking start

LAFC have already made history with their lockdown defense, but are they No. 1? Here's this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Vancouver hands Minnesota worst regular-season loss, runs record to 4-0 Vancouver hands Minnesota worst regular-season loss, runs record to 4-0

Brian White scored two goals for the second consecutive game and Sebastian Berhalter opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the eighth minute and added two assists, as the Vancouver Whitecaps beat Minnesota United 6-0 on Sunday.

Brian White scores Penalty Goals vs. Minnesota United FC Brian White scores Penalty Goals vs. Minnesota United FC

Brian White scores Penalty Goals vs Minnesota United FC

MLS Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 Vancouver Whiteca.. 8 +18 21
2 San Jose Earthqua.. 7 +11 18
3 LAFC 7 +13 16
4 Real Salt Lake 6 +4 13
5 Seattle Sounders .. 6 +4 13
6 Colorado Rapids 7 +7 12
7 FC Dallas 7 +5 12
8 San Diego FC 7 +4 11
9 Minnesota United .. 7 -5 11
10 LA Galaxy 7 -1 8
11 Portland Timbers 7 -5 7
12 Austin FC 8 -3 7
13 Houston Dynamo FC 6 -6 6
14 St. Louis CITY SC 7 -3 6
15 Sporting Kansas C.. 8 -13 4
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
24 Brian White 6 8 0
13 Thomas Müller 4 8 0
16 Sebastian Berh.. 3 8 5

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
16 Sebastian Berh.. 5 8 3
2 Mathías Labord.. 2 7 2
11 Emmanuel Sabbi 2 7 2