VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) – Mathias Laborda and Brian White each scored a goal, Yohei Takaoka earned his fourth shutout of the season and the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated New York City FC 2-0 on Saturday.
The Whitecaps (6-1-0) are off to the best start in club history (MLS era).
Matt Freese made eight saves for NYCFC (3-2-2).
Laborda took the lead in the 45th minute. Sebastian Berhalter took a free kick that arced into the middle of the area and La Borda scored. jumping volley.
Berhalter has a team-leading nine goal contributions (four goals, five assists) this season.
White scored the equalizer in the 87th minute with a diving header off an incoming pass from Bruno Caicedo.
The Whitecaps outscored NYCFC 23-12 and 10-2 on target.
The two teams played for the first time after the war. 1-1 The draw will take place on September 2, 2023.
Vancouver led MLS in points with 17, with New York City (14) entering the game tied with Dallas for second place.
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