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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

Berhalter scores in the 76th minute for Whitecaps in 1-1 tie with MLS-leading Earthquakes

Sebastian Berhalter scored a goal for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes — a battle between the top-two teams in the MLS standings

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Makes one save in draw Takaoka registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Takaoka wasn't really tested ande just one or less saves for the fifth time in nine starts. The goalkeeper conceded once and still has five clean sheets over that span. He will now look to keep things rolling at San Jose on Saturday.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Laborda scores goal in 82nd minute for Whitecaps in 1-1 tie with Galaxy

Mathias Laborda scored in the 82nd minute for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 1-1 tie with the LA Galaxy

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Sees one go Takaoka recorded three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Takaoka only allowed one goal while making three saves to kep the win Saturday. His back line remains dominate as he has only conceded five goals in nine games, making 16 saves while holding onto five clean sheets. The keeper will face off with the Galaxy for the next game on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

White scores twice, Sabaly adds a goal and Whitecaps beat Rapids 3-1

Brian White scored twice, including an 85th-minute goal, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Colorado Rapids 3-1

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Easy clean sheet Takaoka registered no saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 3-0 victory against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Takaoka didn't face a single shot during Friday's win, as the team in front of him controlled the match so comprehensively that he was left with an easy clean sheet. Few matches will be as easy as this for the goalkeeper, who truly didn't have a single shot to stop.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Caicedo scores 1st MLS goal, Whitecaps beat Sporting KC 3-0 for 3rd straight win

Emmanuel Sabbi had a goal and an assists, 21-year-old Bruno Caicedo scored his first goal in MLS, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat Sporting Kansas City 3-0 to continue the best sta...

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet Takaoka recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus New York City FC.

Impact Takaoka has been lights out for Vancouver, recording his fourth clean sheet on the season. It helps that he is accompany by a strong defensive line, making just 13 saves in seven games, conceding only four. He faces off with Sporting Kansas City in the next game on Friday, who have scored just four goals in the last five contests.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Laborda and White score goals, Whitecaps extend best start in club history, beat NYCFC 2-0

Mathias Laborda and Brian White each scored a goal, Yohei Takaoka had his fourth shutout of the season, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat New York City FC 2-0

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Concedes two goals Takaoka had one save and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win over Portland Timbers.

Impact For the first time across 2026, Takaoka has conceded multiple goals, ensuring that the Vancouver goalkeeper's latest appearance is one of his worst in the Whitecaps' season thus far. He will look to redeem himself next Saturday against New York City FC.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Berhalter and Müller score stoppage-time goals, Whitecaps rally to beat Timbers 3-2

Sebastian Berhalter and Thomas Müller scored stoppage-time goals, Edier Ocampo also scored a goal, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Portland Timbers 3-2

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

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