FC Dallas triumphed over Vancouver Whitecaps FC with a score of 2-1 in their latest clash, part of Week 32 of the MLS season. The game kicked off with FC Dallas taking an early lead just 17 minutes in, thanks to a remarkable header from Osaze Urhoghide. Vancouver quickly equalized in the 27th minute when Thomas Müller converted a penalty, bringing the score to 1-1. However, the second half saw a swift response from FC Dallas, with Kaick finding the net just one minute after the break, sealing the game at 2-1.
Urhoghide’s impressive goal was a highlight for FC Dallas, as he scored right into the left corner following a well-placed corner kick from Patrickson Delgado.
Before the end of the first half, Vancouver Whitecaps had a chance to take the lead, but Sebastian Berhalter’s shot hit the post, denying them the opportunity.
Kaick stood out as the match’s best player, making a significant impact with his vital goal. Another key performer was goalkeeper Michael Collodi, who made six crucial saves against the Whitecaps attack.
Vancouver’s head coach, Jesper Sorensen, opted for a 4-3-3 formation with Yohei Takaoka in goal; Édier Ocampo, Mathías Laborda, Belal Halbouni, and Tate Johnson in defense; Sebastian Berhalter, Andrés Cubas, and Emmanuel Sabbi in midfield; and Thomas Müller, Ali Ahmed, and Daniel Rios leading the attack.
On the other side, Eric Quill’s team deployed a 4-4-2 setup with Michael Collodi as the goalkeeper; Shaquell Moore, Osaze Urhoghide, Sebastien Ibeagha, and Lalas Abubakar in the backline; Bernard Kamungo, Kaick, Christian Cappis, and Patrickson Delgado in the midfield; and Sam Sarver and Anderson Julio up front.
Allen Chapman officiated the match held at BC Place Stadium.
Changes for Vancouver Whitecaps FC
11’ 1T – Daniel Rios out for Ralph Priso
45’ 2T – Édier Ocampo out for Jeevan Badwal
72’ 2T – Emmanuel Sabbi out for Rayan Elloumi
82’ 2T – Tate Johnson out for Ryan Gauld
83’ 2T – Ali Ahmed out for Kenji Cabrera
Yellow card for Vancouver Whitecaps FC:
1’ 1T Édier Ocampo (Unsporting behavior)
Red card for Vancouver Whitecaps FC:
10’ 1T Mathías Laborda (Direct Red)
Changes for FC Dallas
34’ 1T – Patrickson Delgado out for Pedrinho
63’ 2T – Lalas Abubakar out for Joshua Torquato
80’ 2T – Bernard Kamungo out for Nolan Norris
81’ 2T – Sam Sarver out for Diego Garcia and Kaick out for Paxton Pomykal
Yellow cards for FC Dallas:
26’ 1T Lalas Abubakar (Unsporting behavior), 45’ 1T Anderson Julio (Unsporting behavior), 25’ 2T Bernard Kamungo (Unsporting behavior), and 43’ 2T Osaze Urhoghide (Game delay)