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Mistake spirals into bad appearance Takaoka made five saves and allowed three goals in Friday's 3-0 loss against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact For the Galaxy's first goal, Matheus Nascimento mostly scored because Takaoka mistimed a save attempt. The goalkeeper never recovered thereafter. Takaoka will try to redeem himself during the Whitecaps' next game, currently scheduled for July 12 at Colorado.

JULY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paintsil scores 2 goals, Nascimento adds 1 goal, Galaxy beat Whitecaps 3-0

Joseph Paintsil had two goals, Matheus Nascimento also scored a goal and the LA Galaxy beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 to snap a three-game winless streak

JULY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Unbeaten in win over LAFC Takaoka registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Takaoka did a good job stopping the home side's attacks during the victory, marking his ninth clean sheet in 19 MLS appearances this season. He has now made 38 saves and allowed 19 goals, although the Whitecaps have become a bit inconsistent lately with multiple goals against in four of their last eight games. Up next is a visit to LA Galaxy, who scored six times across their previous four matchups.

JUNE 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC loses Giroud's farewell match, falling 1-0 to visiting Vancouver Whitecaps LOS ANGELES (AP) — Emmanuel Sabbi scored on Vancouver's only shot on goal, Yohei Takaoka made four saves, and the Whitecaps spoiled Olivier...

JUNE 30, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

LAFC loses Olivier Giroud's farewell match, falling 1-0 to Vancouver Whitecaps

Emmanuel Sabbi scored in the first half, Yohei Takaoka made four saves and the Vancouver Whitecaps spoiled Olivier Giroud’s farewell match with a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC

JUNE 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Concedes five in defeat Takaoka had three saves and allowed five goals in Wednesday's 5-3 defeat against San Diego FC.

Impact Takaoka made three saves from eight San Diego shots on target Wednesday as Vancouver were punished in a 5-3 defeat. The five goals allowed mark a season-high for the keeper who had allowed just four goals and kept three clean sheets over his previous five starting appearances. Takaoka will look to right the ship Sunday when Vancouver travel to tussle with LAFC.

JUNE 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iloski scores club-record 4 goals, San Diego beats Vancouver, moves past 'Caps atop conference

Milan Iloski scored a club-record four goals, Anders Dreyer had three assists and San Diego FC beat Vancouver 5-3 to move past the Whitecaps into first in the Western Conference

JUNE 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Reigning MVP Lionel Messi joined by four Whitecaps on MLS All-Star team The Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps placed four players on the 26-man MLS All-Star team that was announced Wednesday by the l...

JUNE 26, 2025 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Concedes twice in loss Takaoka had three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Columbus Crew.

Impact Takaoka conceded two goals Saturday, his fourth match this season conceding multiple goals, three of which have come in his last six starts. He will look to get back on track Wednesday versus San Diego FC, a side which has scored 33 goals through 18 matches this season.

JUNE 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Comfortable clean sheet Takaoka made no saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 win versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Takaoka made one clearance and did not face a shot on target Sunday as Vancouver easily dispatched of a nine-man Seattle team in a 3-0 victory. Over his last five starting appearances the veteran Vancouver keeper has made 11 saves and four clearances while conceding just four goals and recording three clean sheets. Takaoka will look to make it three consecutive clean sheets Saturday when Vancouver travel to tussle with Columbus Crew.

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Secures clean sheet vs Minnesota Takaoka registered one save and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Minnesota United.

Impact Takaoka faced minimal threats but remained alert to secure his seventh clean sheet of the season. His most significant action was a save on Minnesota's lone shot on target, ensuring Vancouver extended their unbeaten run to 15 matches across all competitions. Takaoka's composure and distribution contributed to the team's dominance in possession. That said, he will aim to show the same form against Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions Cup finale on Sunday.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in 3-2 win Takaoka had two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Takoaka conceded two goals in the first five minutes of the game but was able to make two saves later in the match, which helped his side to a 3-2 win. He has kept six clean sheets in his 14 games so far this season and is already approaching the nine that he kept in 37 games last season.

MAY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

White has 2 goals, Vite scores in the 90th minute as Whitecaps beat RSL 3-2

Brian White scored two goals — his second multi-goal game in his last three and third this season — and Pedro Vite scored from just outside the area in the 90th minute to help the...

MAY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Another clean sheet Takaoka had four saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Austin FC.

Impact Takaoka continued his red-hot start to 2025 with another clean sheet during Saturday's draw. The goalkeeper has been brilliant throughout the campaign and is showing no signs of slowing down. Takaoka is already closing in on a variety of career-bests even in the early stages of the campaign.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Takaoka's effort in net helps Vancouver Whitecaps salvage scoreless draw against Austin FC

Vancouver keeper Yohei Takaoka posted five saves and recorded his sixth MLS shutout of the season helping the Vancouver Whitecaps earn a scoreless draw against Austin FC

MAY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Unfortunately concedes two goals Takaoka had four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Unfortunately for Takaoka, his second save resulted in a rebound shot that Marco Delgado scored. Fewer than double-digit minutes later, Edier Ocampo fouled Ryan Hollingshead inside the Whitecaps' penalty box. The spot kick doubled their game's deficit. Takaoka later logged two saves, because of shots attempted by Denis Bouanga and Cengiz Under, to update his current season's high for the statistic.

MAY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves for win Takaoka registered two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Another game, another win for Takaoka, who has been brilliant behind an outstanding defensive unit early in the campaign. The goalkeeper is on pace for massive career-highs in nearly every category and with Vancouver flying high, he's showing no signs of slowing down.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson and Blackmon each score a goal for Whitecaps in 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake

Jayden Nelson and Tristan Blackmon each scored a goal for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake

MAY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Vancouver Whitecaps eliminate Lionel Messi, Inter Miami from the Concacaf Champions Cup

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami are out of the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup following Wednesday's stunning 3-1 home loss to the Cinderella Vanco...

MAY 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Vancouver Whitecaps eliminate Lionel Messi, Inter Miami from the Concacaf Champions Cup

Two saves in win Takaoka had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory versus Minnesota United.

Impact Takaoka would have been disappointed not to earn a clean sheet during Sunday's win, but on the whole it was a nice showing from the goalkeeper. He stopped two of the three shots he faced and came away with yet another win. Takaoka is absolutely thriving behind a totally revitalized Vancouver defense.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Berhalter, Pedro Vite spark second-half surge as Whitecaps top Minnesota United 3-1

Sebastian Berhalter started the scoring 10 minutes into the second half and Pedro Vite added two goals four minutes apart to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Mi...

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami drop Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal opener in Vancouver

The Vancouver Whitecaps will take a 2-0 aggregate lead back to Fort Lauderdale after shutting down Inter Miami and Lionel Messi in the first...

APRIL 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami drop Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal opener in Vancouver

Earns another clean sheet Takaoka recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Takaoka continued his brilliant start to the 2025 campaign, keeping yet another clean sheet during Saturday's draw. The goalkeeper is off to an incredible start and barring a total collapse, it appears he will set new career-bests for goals allowed and clean sheets.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three saves in 5-1 win Takaoka made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Austin FC.

Impact Takaoka made three saves as his side cruised to victory over Austin at home. The goal conceded came in the final moments as the team were already 5-0 ahead. He has kept four clean sheets in his last six games and is nearly halfway to his total of nine from last season, which he attained in 37 games.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brian White scores club-record 4 goals, Whitecaps beat Austin 5-1

Brian White scored a franchise-record four goals and became the first player in Whitecaps history to score 50 career regular-season goals as Vancouver beat Austin FC 5-1

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

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