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Vancouver Whitecaps re-sign goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed Vancouver Whitecaps FC have re-signed goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka through June 2027, the club announced Thur...

DECEMBER 18 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs new Vancouver deal Takaoka signed a new contract with the Whitecaps until June 2027, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Takaoka played a big role in the Whitecaps reaching the 2025 MLS Finals. Between the regular season and the playoffs, the Japanese goalkeeper recorded 14 clean sheets (13 in the regular season), making 99 saves while allowing 45 goals across 39 appearances. He should remain as the Whitecaps' No. 1 goalkeeper for the foreseeable future.

DECEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Allows three in MLS Finl Takaoka registered one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Inter Miami CF.

Impact Takaoka had an unlucky outing in Saturday's final, conceding three goals with only one save against Miami. He finished another strong season with Vancouver, appearing 39 times, including the playoffs, recording 14 clean sheets (13 in the regular season), making 99 saves while allowing 45 goals. The goalkeeper is expected to sign a new contract with Vancouver, avoiding a 2025 free agency.

DECEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sends Whitecaps to MLS Cup Takaoka made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus San Diego FC.

Impact It's hard to blame Takaoka for the lone goal he conceded, as Hirving Lozano's shot was deflected, and he was unable to react in time to a shot that went above him and into the back of the net. Takaoka will have his hands full in the MLS Cup against Inter Miami's potent attacking line.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps beat San Diego 3-1 to win Western Conference, will play Inter Miami for MLS Cup

Brian White scored twice in the first half and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat expansion side San Diego FC 3-1 to win the Western Conference for the first time

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Moving on to conference finals Takaoka had five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 (6-5) penalty shootout win versus Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 102nd min...

Impact Takaoka recorded five saves while allowing two to come out victorious during penalties to advance to the MLS Western Conference Finals. During the playoffs, he's conceded five goals in four games, making 12 saves with a clean sheet in that span.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Laborda scores winner in PK shootout as Whitecaps beat LAFC in Western Conference semifinal

Defender Mathias Laborda scored a first-half goal before delivering the winner in a penalty-kick shootout and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat Los Angeles FC 6-5 in a Western Conferenc...

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Two saves for win Takaoka had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 (5-3) penalty shootout victory over FC Dallas.

Impact Takaoka stopped two shots on the way to a road playoff win and series win over Dallas. The goalkeeper has had his best season in MLS throughout the season and looks set for his best playoffs run to this point. Takaoka is playing behind an elite defense and midfield, so he should have good chances in most matches.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Priso scores in stoppage time, Halbouni nets winner in PK shootout; Whitecaps sweep Dallas

Ralph Priso scored the tying goal in the third minute of stoppage time and Belal Halbouni scored the decisive goal in a penalty-kick shootout on Saturday night to help the Vancouve...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Easy clean sheet Takaoka had no saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus FC Dallas.

Impact Takaoka didn't face any shots as his playoffs got off to a perfect start with a clean sheet and a 1-0 lead in the series. The goalkeeper had a brilliant regular season and if the defense in front of him can keep playing this well there's no reason he won't have upside throughout the MLS Cup playoffs.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps overwhelm Dallas 3-0 in first-round opener of MLS Cup playoffs

Daniel Ríos found the net in the first half, Thomas Müller and Kenji Cabrera scored in the second and the Vancouver Whitecaps blanked FC Dallas 3-0 in a best-of-three first-round o...

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Solid depsite loss Takaoka recorded five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus FC Dallas.

Impact Takaoka stopped five of seven shots and came away with the loss on Decision Day. It's a disappointing showing from the team, but Takaoka will need to forget this one and move on to another showdown with Dallas in the playoffs. Takaoka has been brilliant this season and should be one of the top goalkeepers in the playoffs.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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 • ROTOWIRE

Only gives up one goal Takaoka made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 4-1 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Takaoka didn't make too many saves but only allowed one goal, which was good enough with Vancouver scoring four. He's going to need to do more next Saturday against Orlando City SC, a side which has scored 60 times in 32 MLS games.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in draw Takaoka registered four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Takaoka turned aside four of six Seattle shots on target Saturday and made two clearances as Vancouver earned a 2-2 draw at Seattle. Across his last five starting appearances, the veteran Vancouver shot stopper has made 17 saves and 13 clearances while conceding just five goals and recording two clean sheets. Takaoka will look to build on his league-leading 13 clean sheets Sunday when Vancouver return to league play in a home matchup versus San Jose.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Brilliant for draw Takaoka registered eight saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Portland Timbers.

Impact Takaoka may not have kept a clean sheet Wednesday, but he had a truly brilliant showing. He was at his best throughout the match and made eight saves on nine shots faced. He single-handedly earned Vancouver a point and continued what has been the best season of his career in MLS.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Single save clean sheet Takaoka registered one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 win against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Takaoka faced one shot, saved one shot and earned a straight forward clean sheet. The goalkeeper has been brilliant throughout the season, making the most of an excellent defensive unit in front of him. He will look to set new career-highs in almost every single stat as Vancouver close the season out and prepare for the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Trio leads Whitecaps to 2-0 victory over Sporting KC

Édier Ocampo scored two minutes into the match, Kenji Cabrera scored his first goal in his third appearance and Yohei Takaoka needed just one save for his league-leading 13th clean...

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Clean sheet win Takaoka recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 7-0 victory versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Takaoka cruised his way to a clean sheet win Saturday, making just two saves against the Union. This is his third clean sheet in the last seven MLS appearances, conceding just six goals with 20 saves in that span. He will travel to Sporting Kansas City for the next match on Saturday, who have scored nine goals in the last five contests. Takaoka had kept a clean sheet on three saves against the opponent during their last outing on July 27.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves for win Takaoka registered two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win versus St. Louis City SC.

Impact Takaoka stopped two of the four shots he faced during Saturday's clash and came away with the win. It was set to be a tough match, but Takoaka did well and stopped some good chances to earn all three points. He hasn't lived up to his incredible start to the season, but Takaoka is still on course for his best season since making the switch to MLS.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Müller scores on PK in stoppage time to lift Whitecaps over St. Louis City 3-2

Thomas Müller scored on a penalty kick in the 14th minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-2 victory over St. Louis City

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Allows one Takaoka made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Takaoka conceded a single goal on three shots faced to come away with a draw during Sunday's clash. The goalkeeper has been one of the best in MLS through much of the season, but his form has slipped recently. If he can get back to his best and the Whitecaps defense can get fully fit, Takaoka could immediately go back to producing consistent clean sheets.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four saves Takaoka made four saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Takaoka returns to MLS action Saturday, having allowed two goals on four saves to San Jose on Saturday. He's conceded nine goals in the last six games, making 22 saves with two clean sheets in that span. The keeper with face off with Houston on Sunday for the next league clash, who have scored five goals in the last five matches. Takaoka had kept a clean sheet with two saves against the opponent during the last outing on July 17.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Preston Judd scores in second-half stoppage time to lift Earthquakes over Whitecaps 2-1

Preston Judd scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the San Jose Earthquakes to 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Three saves in 3-0 victory Takaoka had three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Takaoka kept his 11th clean sheet of the season, and this was his sixth in his last 12 games. Three of those clean sheets have come in his last four home games. his three saves have made it 27 saves in total for his last eight matches.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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