OCTOBER 12, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
'A Bit of Magic'-Thomas Muller Heroics Fuelling Vancouver Whitecaps Ahead of MLS Cup Playoffs Müller's start in MLS with the Whitecaps has been nothing short of electrifying.
Yohei Takaoka - Records two saves in win Takaoka recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Orlando City SC.
Impact Takaoka failed to secure a clean sheet for the fourth consecutive match. He had little to do aside from the goal conceded, as the team was solid defensively, but he still managed to save two of the three shots on target. The goalkeeper will next be in net when his team hosts Dallas on Saturday, a side that has scored in each of its last 12 games
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Muller's last-minute strike earns dramatic win for Vancouver The Vancouver Whitecaps edged closer to sealing the Western Conference top spot after a 2-1 win, thanks to a last-gasp Thomas Muller effort.
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Nelson Pierre - First league goal Pierre scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Orlando City SC.
Impact Pierre recorded his first goal for the team, which was also his first in Major League Soccer, converting his first shot in his third substitute appearance since joining the team in July. He also played a season-high 16 minutes in the match.
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Berhalter - Five shots in win Berhalter recorded five shots (two on goal), 12 crosses (zero accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Orlando City SC.
Impact Berhalter set season highs in both shots and passes, taking five shots and completing 74 passes, and was unlucky not to score as one effort struck the post. The midfielder has been in strong form recently, scoring two goals from 15 shots and providing five assists from 21 chances created in his last seven games. He has created at least one chance in all but one of his 28 appearances this season.
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Dagur Dan Thorhallsson - Scores lone goal in loss Thorhallsson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Thorhallsson filled in for Alex Freeman, who was away on international duty and scored the team's only goal. In 30 appearances, including 11 starts, the defender has three goals from three shots on target, two scored as a substitute, while also creating 10 chances.
OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Gauld - First contribution since injury Gauld assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Orlando City SC.
Impact Since returning from injury, Gauld has not been ready to play full matches, coming off the bench in two consecutive games, during which he created two chances and took three shots. This time, he made an impact as a substitute by assisting the winning goal. Gauld was one of the team's best players last season, recording 15 goals and 12 assists in 34 appearances.
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