Brian White scores to help Vancouver Whitecaps beat Minnesota United FC to move into fifth place in MLS West
Forward Brian White scored once and played a role in a Minnesota United FC own goal as the Vancouver Whitecaps used a 2-1 victory to climb into a Major League Soccer playoff spot Wednesday night.
White was part of a pretty three-way passing play that put Vancouver ahead by two in the 64th minute.He passed to forward Ryan Gauld who dished to White who buried the shot for his team-leading 12th of the season. The goal came just minutes after Minnesota’s Adrien Hunou came close to tying the match when his shot at an empty net hit the post.The Whitecaps now have 47 point and leapfrogged over three teams into fifth spot in Major League Soccer’s tight Western Conference.After stumbling early in the season the Whitecaps have found their legs. The Caps are 10-2-8 in their last 20 games. Since returning to BC Place Stadium on Aug.
Early in the game Vancouver midfielder Leonard Owusu had a kick from distance that drifted wide. Dajome also headed a shot inside the box that hit the side of the net.The Whitecaps’ playoff future could be decided in the final game of the season Nov. 7 at home against Seattle. The Caps last home loss was a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Portland on Sept. 10. . Vancouver played without midfielder Caio Alexandre , forward Tosaint Ricketts and defender Andy Rose . Minnesota’s last road win was Aug.
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