Whitecaps hand Sounders seventh straight MLS defeat with 2-0 win

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Whitecaps hand Sounders seventh straight MLS defeat with 2-0 win
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On August 16, the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated the Seattle Sounders 2-0 at Lumen Field. Rayan Elloumi scored the opener in the 77th minute, assisted by Emmanuuel Sabbi, marking Elloumi's first goal of the season. Thomas Müller added a second goal five minutes later with a free kick assist from Ryan Gauld. Vancouver's goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka did not face a shot on goal, earning his seventh clean sheet of the season. The Whitecaps' win improves their record to 11-3-4, placing them at the top of the Western Conference, while the Sounders fall to 7-8-3, extending their winless streak since May 13. Both teams will compete again on August 20, with Vancouver facing Houston Dynamo and Seattle taking on Austin FC.

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  • Vancouver Whitecaps win 2-0 against Seattle Sounders on August 16
  • Rayan Elloumi and Thomas Müller scored for Vancouver
  • Sounders extend winless streak to seven matches
  • Whitecaps move to first in the Western Conference standings
  • Next matches: Whitecaps host Houston, Sounders host Austin FC
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  • 4:55 AMYahoo SportsWhitecaps deal Sounders club-record seventh straight MLS defeat with 2-0 victory
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Rayan Elloumi and Thomas Müller scored second-half goals and goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka wasn't tested as the Vancouver Whitecaps handed the Seattle Sounders a club-record seventh straight defeat in MLS play with a 2-0 victory on Sunday night. Elloumi took a pass from Emmanuuel Sabbi in the 77th minute and scored his first goal of the season for the lead.

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