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Vancouver Whitecaps stun Seattle Sounders with 3 first half goals in Cascadia battle

The Vancouver Whitecaps wanted to put on a show against the Seattle Sounders in their final home game of the regular season, and so far they have. Brian White and Ryan Gauld, two players the Whitecaps will need to keep…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 9:31 PM
Vancouver Whitecaps stun Seattle Sounders with 3 first half goals in Cascadia battle
Key Things to Know
  • Vancouver Whitecaps scored three first-half goals to take a commanding lead against Seattle Sounders at BC Place.
  • Brian White opened the scoring in the first minute, while Ryan Gauld doubled the lead in the ninth minute.
  • Mathías Laborda netted Vancouver's third goal shortly before halftime.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Vancouver Whitecaps delivered a dominant first half against the Seattle Sounders at BC Place, taking a 3-0 lead into the interval. Brian White opened the scoring inside the first minute with a header, followed by a ninth-minute strike from Ryan Gauld. Mathías Laborda added a third goal before halftime to extend Vancouver's advantage.

Vancouver entered the match seeking momentum ahead of the postseason, having recently secured the 2026 Cascadia Cup over Seattle and Portland. Meanwhile, Seattle sought crucial points in their push to climb out of the wildcard spots and into a top-seven playoff berth.

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