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

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:55 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

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

Summary

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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Status Watch

•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 Sports — Whitecaps deal Sounders club-record seventh straight MLS defeat with 2-0 victory

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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