Whitecaps salvage 1-1 draw against LAFC with late penalty from Müller

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Whitecaps salvage 1-1 draw against LAFC with late penalty from Müller
Summary

The Vancouver Whitecaps secured a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC on August 1 in Vancouver. After controlling much of the first half, the Whitecaps trailed at halftime due to a goal from Son Heung-min. Thomas Müller equalized with a penalty kick in the 76th minute after being fouled by Yevhen Cheberko. Both teams remain tied in the Western Conference standings with 34 points each. The Whitecaps will next face Seattle on August 16, while LAFC will host San Diego on August 15.

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  • Vancouver Whitecaps are 10-3-4 this season.
  • Los Angeles FC holds a record of 10-5-4.
  • Heung-min scored for LAFC before Müller's equalizer.
  • 40,086 fans attended the match at BC Place Stadium.
  • Next matches: Whitecaps at Seattle, LAFC vs. San Diego.
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  • 3:25 AMYahoo SportsThomas Müller's late PK helps Whitecaps battle back for 1-1 draw with LAFC
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Thomas Müller scored on a penalty kick late in the second half as the Vancouver Whitecaps battled back for a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC on Saturday night. The Whitecaps (10-3-4) and LAFC (10-5-4) remain tied in the Western Conference with 34 points apiece. The Whitecaps controlled most of the opening half, but Son Heung-min’s goal gave LAFC the lead at halftime.

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