Whitecaps Secure Playoff Spot with Draw Against Timbers

Brian White's early goal and Yohei Takaoka's four saves help Vancouver clinch a postseason berth in a 1-1 tie with Portland.

Brian White scored in the third minute, marking his 15th goal of the season and 10th in the last nine matches.
Jonathan Rodríguez equalized for Portland in the 43rd minute with his team-leading 16th goal of the season.
Vancouver Whitecaps (13-9-8) clinched a spot in the MLS Cup playoffs for the second consecutive year.
Portland Timbers (12-10-9) remain in ninth place in the Western Conference, still in contention for the playoffs.
Both teams were missing key players: Portland's Evander was suspended, and Vancouver's Ryan Gauld was out with a knee injury.