Vancouver Whitecaps vs Minnesota United FC, 2025 MLS, Regular Season
· MLSWhitecaps tie Minnesota United, extend unbeaten streak to 10
Dayne St. Clair made three saves as visiting Minnesota United moved into a tie for second place in the Western Conference with a 0-0 draw against the first-place Vancouver Whitecaps on Wednesday night.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 6': Attempt missed. Daniel Ríos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the left side of the six yard box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Tate Johnson with a cross.
- 8': Foul by Robin Lod (Minnesota United FC).
- 8': Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 9': Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 9': Foul by Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 10': Foul by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 10': Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Corner,Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Nicolás Romero.
- 15': Attempt missed. Mathías Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter with a cross following a corner.
- 16': Attempt missed. Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Jayden Nelson.
- 16': Attempt missed. Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Daniel Ríos.
- 17': Daniel Ríos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 17': Foul by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC).
- 18': Corner,Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Joseph Rosales.
- 19': Foul by Jefferson Díaz (Minnesota United FC).
- 19': Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 22': Attempt missed. Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 24': Foul by Mathías Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 24': Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 25': Attempt saved. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Yohei Takaoka (Vancouver Whitecaps FC). Assisted by Joseph Rosales with a cross.
- 25': Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 25': Foul by Joseph Rosales (Minnesota United FC).
- 26': Attempt missed. Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from a difficult angle and long range on the right is close, but misses the top right corner from a direct free kick.
- 27': Foul by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC).
- 27': Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 28': Corner,Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Carlos Harvey.
- 29': Attempt blocked. Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 32': Attempt saved. J.C. Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC). Assisted by Mathías Laborda.
- 38': Foul by Andrés Cubas (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 38': Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 42': Foul by Jefferson Díaz (Minnesota United FC).
- 42': J.C. Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 43': Attempt blocked. Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by J.C. Ngando.
- 44': Foul by Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 44': Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 45': Attempt missed. Bongokuhle Hlongwane (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right following a set piece situation.
- 45': First Half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Minnesota United FC 0.
- 45': Fourth official has announced 0 minutes of added time.
- 45': Second Half begins Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Minnesota United FC 0.
- 45': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Julian Gressel replaces Bongokuhle Hlongwane.
- 45': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Tani Oluwaseyi replaces Robin Lod.
- 45': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Tristan Blackmon replaces Bjørn Utvik.
- 48': Corner,Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Nicolás Romero.
- 50': Attempt blocked. Daniel Ríos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Jayden Nelson.
- 50': Corner,Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Michael Boxall.
- 51': Attempt blocked. Daniel Ríos (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter with a cross.
- 51': Foul by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 51': Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 52': Attempt missed. Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Joaquín Pereyra with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 54': Attempt saved. Emmanuel Sabbi (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal by Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC). Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter.
- 59': Foul by Mathías Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 59': Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 60': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Anthony Markanich replaces Joseph Rosales.
- 60': Substitution, Minnesota United FC. Owen Géne replaces Jefferson Díaz.
- 60': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Brian White replaces Daniel Ríos.
- 60': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ali Ahmed replaces Emmanuel Sabbi.
- 63': Attempt blocked. Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by J.C. Ngando.
- 65': Corner,Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Anthony Markanich.
- 71': Delay in match (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 71': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 73': Foul by Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC).
- 73': Wil Trapp (Minnesota United FC) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 73': Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Attempt missed. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Sebastian Berhalter with a cross.
- 75': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Pedro Vite replaces Sebastian Berhalter.
- 76': Ali Ahmed (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 76': Foul by Nicolás Romero (Minnesota United FC).
- 76': Nicolás Romero (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Corner,Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Tani Oluwaseyi.
- 77': Attempt missed. Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the left side of the six yard box is just a bit too high. Assisted by J.C. Ngando following a corner.
- 78': Foul by Carlos Harvey (Minnesota United FC).
- 78': Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 78': Foul by Tani Oluwaseyi (Minnesota United FC).
- 78': Tate Johnson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 80': Attempt saved. Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC). Assisted by Brian White.
- 80': Delay in match because of an injury Dayne St. Clair (Minnesota United FC).
- 81': Delay over. They are ready to continue.
- 82': Attempt missed. Joaquín Pereyra (Minnesota United FC) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Kelvin Yeboah.
- 82': Foul by Michael Boxall (Minnesota United FC).
- 82': Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 83': Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Sam Adekugbe replaces Tate Johnson.
- 83': Corner,Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Conceded by Tani Oluwaseyi.
- 89': Attempt blocked. Jayden Nelson (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by J.C. Ngando.
- 90': Attempt missed. Mathías Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Ali Ahmed with a cross.
- 90': Foul by Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC).
- 90': Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 90': Fourth official has announced 2 minutes of added time.
- 90'+1': Anthony Markanich (Minnesota United FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+1': Foul by Julian Gressel (Minnesota United FC).
- 90'+1': J.C. Ngando (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 90'+2': Attempt missed. Ranko Veselinovic (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) header from very close range is too high. Assisted by Jayden Nelson with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 90'+3': Second Half ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Minnesota United FC 0.
- 0': Match ends, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0, Minnesota United FC 0.
Statistics
 MIN |
VAN |
|
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Fouls | 8 |
| 2 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 8 |
| 3 | Saves | 1 |
| 40 | Possession | 60 |
| 4 | SHOTS | 19 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 3 |
| 0.3 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 294 | Accurate Passes | 469 |
| 362 | Passes | 517 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.9 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 9 |
| 6 | Crosses | 35 |
| 0.5 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 45 | Long Balls | 34 |
| 19 | Accurate Long Balls | 24 |
| 0.4 | Long Balls % | 0.7 |
| 0 | Blocked Shots | 6 |
| 11 | Effective Tackles | 10 |
| 19 | Tackles | 16 |
| 0.6 | Tackle % | 0.6 |
| 5 | Interceptions | 2 |
| 27 | Effective Clearances | 21 |
| 27 | Clearances | 21 |
Game Information
Competition: MLS
Venue: BC Place
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Attendance: 17,012
Venue: BC Place
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Attendance: 17,012
MLS Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego FC | 24 | +15 | 43 |
| 2 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 23 | +13 | 42 |
| 3 | Minnesota United FC | 24 | +13 | 41 |
| 4 | Seattle Sounders FC | 23 | +4 | 37 |
Line-Ups
Vancouver Whitecaps (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yohei Takaoka (GK) |
| 15 | Bjørn Inge Utvik |
| 4 | Ranko Veselinovic |
| 28 | Tate Johnson |
| 2 | Mathías Laborda |
| 20 | Andrés Cubas |
| 26 | Jean-Claude Ngando |
| 16 | Sebastian Berhalter  |
| 14 | Daniel Ríos |
| 7 | Jayden Nelson |
| 11 | Emmanuel Sabbi |
Minnesota United FC (5-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 97 | Dayne St. Clair (GK) |
| 15 | Michael Boxall |
| 5 | Nicolás Romero |
| 28 | Jefferson Díaz |
| 8 | Joseph Rosales |
| 21 | Bongokuhle Hlongwane |
| 20 | Wil Trapp |
| 67 | Carlos Harvey |
| 26 | Joaquín Pereyra |
| 17 | Robin Lod |
| 9 | Kelvin Yeboah |
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