Vancouver Whitecaps crush Seattle Sounders 5-1 in MLS match
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 11:08 PM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
Vancouver Whitecaps recorded a dominant 5-1 victory over Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday at home. Brian White scored twice, while Ryan Gauld contributed a goal and two assists. The Whitecaps secured their first-place position in the Western Conference, sweeping the season series against Seattle. Seattle remains in ninth place but risks falling out of playoff contention as teams compete for the last playoff spot ahead of Decision Day on November 7. They will host LAFC in their final match, while Vancouver will face Montreal on the road.
- •Vancouver wins 5-1, securing first place in the Western Conference.
- •Brian White scores twice; Ryan Gauld adds a goal and two assists.
- •Seattle stays in ninth place, at risk of dropping out of playoffs.
- •Seattle's next match is against LAFC on Decision Day, November 7.
- •Vancouver will play Montreal in their final regular season game.
- 11:08 PMESPN Soccer — Caps rout Sounders to leave Seattle clinging to last playoff spot in West
"Brian White scored two goals and Ryan Gauld finished with a goal and two assists as the Vancouver Whitecaps cruised to a 5-1 victory over Seattle Sounders FC on Sunday.
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