Overview

• Sebastian Berhalter struck twice from distance and added an assist, factoring in three of Vancouver’s four goals.
• Vancouver moved to 60 points, level with San Diego atop the Western Conference with two regular-season games still to play.
• Rayan Elloumi opened the scoring in the 39th minute off a Berhalter free kick before Thomas Müller made it 2-0 in the 57th.
• The Whitecaps controlled the match with about 57% possession and an 18-8 shot advantage, including a 10-4 edge on target.
• San Jose dropped below the playoff line with one match remaining, salvaging only an 89th-minute consolation from Beau Leroux.