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Whitecaps Defeat Defending Champion Galaxy with Late Goal

Vancouver secures a 2-1 victory over Los Angeles, continuing their strong start under new coach Jesper Sorensen.

Los Angeles Galaxy's Edwin Cerrillo (6) trips Vancouver Whitecaps' Andres Cubas (20) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, March 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns
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Overview

  • Brian White's 87th-minute header secured the Whitecaps' 2-1 win in their home opener at BC Place.
  • Sam Adekugbe scored in the third minute, but later left the game with a quad injury, the severity of which is still unknown.
  • Gabriel Pec scored the Galaxy’s first goal of the season, equalizing in the 39th minute with help from Miguel Berry and Elijah Wynder.
  • The Whitecaps, under new manager Jesper Sorensen, have started the MLS season 2-0-0, marking their best start since 2018.
  • The Galaxy, missing key players Riqui Puig and Joseph Paintsil, remain winless after two matches, following an offseason of roster changes.