San Diego FC eliminated from playoff contention after 4-1 loss to Whitecaps
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 6:32 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
San Diego FC faced a 4-1 defeat against the Vancouver Whitecaps on October 28, 2026, at BC Place, effectively ending their playoff aspirations. The loss extended San Diego's winless streak to ten matches, having entered the game needing a win to stay in playoff contention. Vancouver's goals came from Aleksa Cvetković, Brian White, Ryan Gauld, and Bruno Caicedo, while Onni Valakari scored San Diego's only goal of the night. San Diego FC will look to regroup as they prepare for a match against St. Louis City SC on Saturday.
- •San Diego FC loses 4-1 to Vancouver Whitecaps at BC Place.
- •Playoff hopes end for San Diego with this defeat.
- •Whitecaps lead the match with goals from Cvetković, White, Gauld, and Caicedo.
- •Onni Valakari scores the lone goal for San Diego FC.
- •San Diego FC faces St. Louis City SC next on Saturday.
- 6:32 AMYahoo Sports — SDFC’s playoff hopes end in 4-1 loss to Whitecaps
"San Diego FC’s Wednesday night road trip to BC Place ended in a 4-1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps, eliminating the club from Western Conference playoff contention.
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