Whitecaps Defeat Defending Champion Galaxy with Late Goal
Vancouver secures a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles, continuing their strong start under new coach Jesper Sorensen.
- Brian White's 87th-minute header secured the Whitecaps' 2-1 win in their home opener at BC Place.
- Sam Adekugbe scored in the third minute, but later left the game with a quad injury, the severity of which is still unknown.
- Gabriel Pec scored the Galaxy’s first goal of the season, equalizing in the 39th minute with help from Miguel Berry and Elijah Wynder.
- The Whitecaps, under new manager Jesper Sorensen, have started the MLS season 2-0-0, marking their best start since 2018.
- The Galaxy, missing key players Riqui Puig and Joseph Paintsil, remain winless after two matches, following an offseason of roster changes.