A century of goals for Brian White fuels a dominant Whitecaps victory.
Key points
- Brian White became the 17th player in MLS history to reach 100 career goals.
- The Whitecaps' victory increased their Western Conference lead to four points.
- San Diego FC remains out of playoff contention with a ten‑game winless run.
Brian White celebrated his 100th Major League Soccer goal as the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated San Diego FC 4-1 on Wednesday night, according to the Associated Press. The win widened the Caps' lead in the Western Conference to four points over second‑place Dallas.
The scoring opened early when Aleksa Cvetković, in just his fourth start for Vancouver, redirected a Mathias Laborda pass to net his first MLS goal in the 24th minute. White added his 18th league goal of the season with a header from Oliver Larraz’s curling cross before halftime.
White's milestone
Midway through the second half, Ryan Gauld contributed a diving header and an assist, pushing the Whitecaps to their 67th goal of the season – the most the club has ever recorded in a regular MLS campaign. Bruno Caicedo capped the victory with a two‑on‑one finish in the 76th minute.
San Diego, already eliminated from playoff contention, saw its winless streak stretch to ten games after a late header from Onni Valakari gave them a consolation goal in the 83rd minute. The club will travel to St. Louis for its next match on Saturday.
Whitecaps extend lead
Vancouver’s next fixture is a home game against Seattle on Sunday, while the Caps look to solidify their top‑spot heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
Reader questions
What milestone did Brian White achieve in the match?
He scored his 100th career goal in Major League Soccer, joining an exclusive group of players.
How does the win affect Vancouver's standing in the Western Conference?
The 4‑1 victory extended Vancouver's lead at the top of the Western Conference to four points over Dallas.
What are the Whitecaps' upcoming games?
Vancouver will host Seattle on Sunday, while San Diego travels to St. Louis on Saturday.
Source: wral.com
