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Sebastian Berhalter Scores 2 Goal 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.

1 HOUR AGO • FOX SPORTS

Sebastian Berhalter Scores 2 Goal 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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • 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

No support in loss Takaoka made on save and conceded one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus San Jose.

Impact Takaoka did what he has done all year, gave his team a chance to win but the goal support was nowhere to be found. In five appearances the goal keeper has three clean sheets while only conceding twice. He will be back in goal Saturday versus San Diego hoping for his offense can find a goal or two.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Leroux, Daniel lead Earthquakes to 1-0 victory, handing Whitecaps first loss of season

Beau Leroux scored in first-half stoppage time and Daniel De Sousa Britto made it stand as the San Jose Earthquakes cooled off Vancouver with a 1-0 victory, ruining the start of a...

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet Sunday Takaoka registered four saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 6-0 win versus Minnesota United.

Impact While his attack was scoring goals left and right, Takaoka also had a strong outing on the other end of the pitch. He made a season-high four saves and kept his third clean sheet of the season in the blowout win, his best outing of the season so far. He'll look to keep rolling Saturday versus San Jose, a side which has scored six goals through four matches this season.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

White scores 2 goals, Whitecaps hand Minnesota worst regular-season loss in club history, 6-0

Brian White scored two goals for the second consecutive game, Sebastian Berhalter opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the eighth minute and added two assists, and the Vancouv...

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Concedes once in win Takaoka had one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 4-1 win versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Takaoka couldn't do much on the goal scored by Eric Izoita, but the star goalkeeper was excellent the rest of the way. The Japanese goalkeeper has two clean sheets and just one goal allowed, while adding five saves, in three starts so far.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Müller, Brian White, Yohei Takaoka lead Whitecaps to 3-0 victory over Toronto

Thomas Müller scored twice and Brian White added a goal in a 22-minute span of the first half and Yohei Takaoka finished with a second straight clean sheet in the Vancouver Whiteca...

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet Takaoka registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact Takoaka didn't have much to do but did make two saves in a clean sheet against Toronto. He should continue having success against a Portland Timbers team which did score 41 goals a season ago and has three goals in two games, but has a propensity to give up more goals than it scores.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet Takaoka recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Takaoka earned the clean sheet Saturday after making two saves against Salt Lake. He is coming off a stellar 2025 campaign that resulted in 14 clean sheets and a Western Conference championship. A veteran in the league, the keeper has been averaging about 100 saves and 10 clean sheets per season, having been one of the most consistent keepers in MLS in recent years.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Aziel Jackson scores a goal, Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 1-0 in season opener

Aziel Jackson scored a goal in his debut for Vancouver and the Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 1-0 in the season opener for both teams

FEBRUARY 22 • Associated Press

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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