Yohei Takaoka - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Keeps a clean sheet Takaoka registered five saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 3-0 win versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Takaoka made five saves in a strong effort to keep a clean sheet for the top team in the Western Conference. He will be confident going into a matchup with an Austin FC side which does have 30 goals in 24 MLS games but has trouble stopping opponents from scoring.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld scores 50th career goal with Vancouver and the Whitecaps beat the Galaxy 3-0

Ryan Gauld scored his 50th career goal with Vancouver and Yohei Takaoka recorded his 11th clean sheet of the season to help the Whitecaps beat the LA Galaxy 3-0

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Makes three saves in loss Takaoka recorded three saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Takaoka made three or more saves for the sixth time in the season, but it wasn't enough to avoid the home loss. The goalkeeper has nine clean sheets over 18 starts so far, though. He will now look to bounce back against the LA Galaxy on Wednesday.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Totland and Conrad Wallem score 4 minutes apart as St. Louis City beats the Whitecaps 3-1

Tomas Totland and Conrad Wallem scored four minutes apart in the first half and St. Louis City beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 to extend its unbeaten streak to 13 games

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Clean sheet in 3-0 win Takaoka made no saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Takaoka wasn't required to make a save as Vancouver went on to win 3-0 against Sporting KC. This is the third clean sheet he has kept in four games and on two of those occasions, he hasn't been required to make a save.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Müller and White score goals, Whitecaps win 3-0, extend Sporting KC's winless streak to 6 games

Thomas Müller had a goal and an assist, Brian White and Rayan Elloumi each added a goal and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat Sporting Kansas City 3-0

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Doesn't see much action Takaoka had one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 5-0 victory over FC Dallas.

Impact Vancouver was able to keep its attack humming, so Takaoka didn't see much in this match and made one save. He should have another relatively quiet day against Sporting KC, a team which has only managed 19 goals in MLS games this season.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Brian White scores 2 goals, Whitecaps beat Dallas 5-0

Brian White scored two first-half goals, Edier Ocampo added a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat FC Dallas 5-0

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Beaten once Wednesday Takaoka allowed a goal while making three saves during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Houston.

Impact Takaoka allowed the lone goal of the match in the 34th minute as Vancouver dropped all three points Wednesday. The keeper has allowed two goals while combining for three saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. Takaoka and the Whitecaps take on Dallas at home Saturday.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Bond delivers as Dynamos blank Whitecaps 1-0 for MLS record-tying fifth straight shutout victory

Jonathan Bond needed to make just one save to finish his fifth straight clean sheet and defender Franco Negri scored in the first half to help the Houston Dynamo beat the Vancouver...

AUGUST 20 • Associated Press

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

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 str...

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Thomas Müller's late PK helps Whitecaps battle back for 1-1 draw with LAFC

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

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Beaten once in tie Takaoka recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Takaoka was beaten by Son Heung-Min's composed finish in the 37th minute as LAFC grabbed a surprise lead against the run of play at BC Place, despite Vancouver dominating the attacking numbers with 20 shots to LAFC's five over the full 90 minutes. He finished without a save as LAFC generated just one shot on target, while the decisive moment at the other end came from Thomas Muller's penalty. Takaoka will look to get back on track with a clean sheet when Vancouver returns to MLS action against Seattle on Aug. 16.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Shuts out Minnesota Takaoka kept a clean sheet while making three saves during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Minnesota.

Impact Takaoka earned a point for his side by blanking Minnesota during Saturday's contest. The clean sheet was the first since April for the keeper as he's allowed four goals while combining for five saves over his first two starts since the return from the World Cup. Takaoka and company take on LAFC at home Saturday.

JULY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota United keeper Drake Callender duels Vancouver's Yohei Takaoka to 0-0 draw

Minnesota United’s Drake Callender and the Vancouver Whitecaps’ Yohei Takaoka dueled to a scoreless draw

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Heavy defeat on return Takaoka recorded two saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-3 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Takaoka returned from suspension but was unable to make a positive impact, enduring his heaviest defeat in the league this season as he conceded four goals and managed just two saves throughout. The goalkeeper has struggled badly in a run of consecutive away games, shipping nine goals across that stretch, and another test on the road awaits on Saturday against Minnesota United.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Pavel Bucha scores two goals, Cincinnati beats Whitecaps 4-3

Pavel Bucha scored two goals to help FC Cincinnati beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-3

JULY 23 • Associated Press

No longer suspended Takaoka has served his one-match suspension and will return to face Chicago Fire on July 16 following the World Cup break.

Impact Takaoka had been forced to sit out the San Diego fixture after receiving a red card in the 64th minute of last week's loss to Houston Dynamo, with Isaac Boehmer covering between the posts in his absence. The goalkeeper is expected to regain his starting role against Chicago Fire once MLS action resumes after the tournament.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Brian White, Thomas Müller combine for 7 goal contributions as Whitecaps top San Diego 4-2

Brian White had two first-half goals and two second-half assists and Thomas Müller added three assists to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 4-2 victory over San Diego FC

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Vancouver Whitecaps FC's Yohei Takaoka fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued the following rulings after Matchday 14 of the 2026 season.

MAY 19 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Guilherme's stoppage-time goal helps Dynamo snap Whitecaps' 7-game unbeaten streak

Guilherme Santos — known simply as “Guilherme” — scored a goal in the sixth minute of stoppage time, Jonathan Bond had three saves, and the Houston Dynamo beat Vancouver 1-0 to sna...

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Shown red card against Houston Takaoka made three saves but earned a red card during the 64th minute of Saturday's 1-0 loss to Houston Dynamo.

Impact Takaoka was sent off after committing a foul just outside his penalty area, leaving his team at a disadvantage for the rest of the match. He'll miss the next visit to San Diego through suspension, with Isaac Boehmer available to fill the void in the starting lineup. Once he has served his ban, Takaoka should regain his spot for a week 16 clash against Chicago Fire.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Makes one save in 3-2 win Takaoka made one save and allowed two goals in Wednesday's 3-2 victory versus FC Dallas.

Impact Takaoka made one save as he helped his side to a 3-2 win over FC Dallas. He has kept five clean sheets in 12 games so far this year, but hasn't kept one in the last four matches. This was just the second time this year that he has conceded more than one goal.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Berhalter Scores 2 Goals As Whitecaps Extend Unbeaten Streak To 7 Games

Sebastian Berhalter scored two goals — his first multi-goal game this season — and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat FC Dallas 3-2.

MAY 14 • FOX SPORTS

Sebastian Berhalter Scores 2 Goals As Whitecaps Extend Unbeaten Streak To 7 Games

Two saves in draw Takaoka made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Takaoka repelled two of three San Jose shots on goal Saturday and made two clearances as Vancouver earned a 1-1 road draw. Across 11 starting appearances, the veteran keeper has recorded five clean sheets and conceded more than one goal just once. Takaoka will look to continue his strong run of form Wednesday when Vancouver travels to face Dallas.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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