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Takaoka earns shutout, White scores as Vancouver Whitecaps defeat Toronto

Yohei Takaoka stopped the two shots he faced while Brian White scored as the Vancouver Whitecaps earned a 4-0 win over Toronto

APRIL 7, 2024 • Associated Press

Escapes with win Takaoka made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Portland Timbers.

Impact Takaoka stopped two of the four shots he faced Saturday, doing just enough to come away with a win. The goalkeeper didn't cover himself in glory but a win's a win and the shots that beat him were well placed. The Vancouver defense is looking far more stable in 2024, giving Takaoka a better chance in most matches.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Takaoka registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Takaoka conceded two goals in a match for the first time among his four appearances on the season. He also registered at least two saves for the fourth consecutive outing. Up next for the Whitecaps is a meeting with the Portland Timbers on Saturday.

MARCH 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day for win Takaoka had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over FC Dallas.

Impact Takaoka faced only three shots during Saturday's win and did well to stop two of them and come away with the win. The goalkeeper probably would have liked the clean sheet but the comfortable win and a defensive unit that look far more cohesive is a good start to 2024. Takaoka has shown some upside, especially if the Vancouver defense can be consistent.

MARCH 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet Saturday Takaoka made two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Takaoka got on the board with his first clean sheet of 2024 during the second match of the season. The goalkeeper is off to a solid start with six saves and just a single goal conceded in the first two matches. This team has a solid defensive unit that has had a season to grow together, limiting some of the tougher chances Takaoka faced previously.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in draw Takaoka had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Takaoka repelled four shots on target in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Charlotte. The appearance was Takaoka's first start of the season after veteran newcomer Joe Bendik started the team's first match but was unavailable Saturday due to injury. After appearing 35 times (35 starts) and earning eight clean sheets over the 2023 campaign, Vancouver added to their goalkeeping depth in the offseason. All eyes will be on the manager's selection for goalkeeper when the team sheets are unveiled before Vancouver's next match Saturday, when the team travels to face off against San Jose.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heroic in finale Takaoka made six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Takaoka did everything asked of him and gave his club a chance, stopping six of the seven shots he faced. It wasn't enough in the end and the goalkeeper's first season with Vancouver now comes to an end. He finishes with 35 starts, eight clean sheets and 103 saves while conceding 51 goals behind a very leaky defensive unit. Takaoka had excellent stretches but will hope to find some more consistency in 2024.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes five in playoff loss Takaoka recorded one save and allowed five goals in Saturday's 5-2 defeat to Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Takaoka conceded a season-high five goals in Saturday's playoff loss. It was not the best time to have his worst performance of the season, as he and the Whitecaps now find themselves one loss away from being eliminated from the playoffs. He takes on LAFC again next Sunday, this time at home.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six saves in draw Takaoka allowed a goal while making six saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with LAFC.

Impact Takaoka conceded a goal in the first half, but blanked LA in the second 45 as Vancouver came from behind for a point. The keeper ends the regular season allowing 45 goals in 33 league starts while keeping eight clean sheets and making 96 saves.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eighth clean sheet Takaoka had five saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Takaoka stopped all five shots that came his way to earn an eighth clean sheet in his debut MLS season. The goalkeeper has found some impressive form, with two clean sheets in a row and will need to be at his very best in the final match of the regular season, a tough clash with LAFC.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps' Takaoka, Sounders' Frei duel to scoreless draw

Yohei Takaoka finished with five saves for Vancouver to offset Stefan Frei’s league-leading 13th clean sheet of the season as the Whitecaps played the Seattle Sounders to a scorele...

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • Associated Press

Keeps clean sheet versus St. Louis Takaoka made two saves and kept a clean sheet during Wednesday's 3-0 win over St. Louis.

Impact Takaoka redeemed himself from the mistake committed on the previous match, making a miraculous save to prevent the opposition from opening the scoring just before halftime. Then, he just saw his side dominate the second frame to get the 3-0 win. This was the first clean sheet in seven games for the goalkeeper, who will try to keep it up during Saturday's visit to Seattle.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice versus DC United Takaoka made one save and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-2 draw against DC United.

Impact Takaoka allowed two goals for the third consecutive match but, opposite to what he did on the previous two, this time he was the villain for Vancouver, committing a huge mistake with his feet that led to the opposition's first goal. With lots of ups and downs throughout his first MLS campaign, the goalkeeper will try to bounce back during Wednesday's clash against St. Louis City SC.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heroic once more Takaoka registered six saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Takaoka faced eight shots during the draw, and made six saves, moving him to 13 saves in his past two matches. The Vancouver defense has had some major problems with limiting chances, more often than not leaving Takaoka with everything to do in net. Takaoka has been held to just six clean sheets in 20 appearances after earning four in a row in the opening stages of 2023.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heroic in loss Takaoka made seven saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Takaoka came away with the loss Sunday but had perhaps one of the best performances of his season. The goalkeeper piled on seven saves but couldn't do enough to shut out Salt Lake. Takaoka is playing behind a leaky defense that limits his clean sheet upside.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four goals in loss Takaoka recorded one save and allowed four goals in Thursday's 4-1 defeat to Houston Dynamo.

Impact Takaoka had a game to forget, conceding four goals to Houston in a tough road loss. The goalkeeper has only one clean sheet in his last 14 starts. He will look to bounce back when they visit Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one in win Takaoka made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Takaoka replicated his performance from the last match, registering two saves while allowing one goal. The 27-year-old has had a pretty rough season with Vancouver, only notching six clean sheets in 27 matches while averaging 2.5 saves a match. His next match will not be any easier when Vancouver visits Houston to play the Dynamo.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in draw Takaoka recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Takaoka has allowed seven goals on 13 saves in the last six matches to bring his average saves per game to 2.5. However, he has only been able to keep six clean sheets in 26 appearances during his first season in the MLS. The keeper will face off against Toronto in the next match on Sep 16, who have scored five goals in the last five contests.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finally earns shutout Takaoka registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Chicago Fire.

Impact Takaoka earned his first clean sheet after a drought that spans back to May. The goalkeeper did it with three saves and a pair of clearances. Takaoka got off to a red-hot start when he joined Vancouver but has cooled down to the tune of 32 goals allowed in 25 starts. Takaoka has also been forced into 64 saves in that span.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in win Takaoka registered three saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 3-2 win over Portland Timbers.

Impact Takaoka managed to do just enough to keep his squad on the winning side, as he made three saves, while facing a total of five shots on goal. It marked the 11th match this season in which Takaoka made at least three saves, and he is up to a total of 61 saves over 23 games this season. Up next for the Whitecaps is a meeting with the Fire, who are ranked ninth in the conference.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten by lone shot Takaoka had no saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Takaoka faced and failed to stop just one shot during Sunday's loss. It was one of the most disappointing losses of the season for Takaoka, who hasn't registered a clean sheet since May. In 23 appearances Takaoka has made 58 saves while allowing 30 goals and keeping five clean sheets since joining Vancouver.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals to LA Takaoka made four saves but conceded two goals in Saturday's 4-2 victory against the Galaxy.

Impact Takaoka was beaten by strikes from Gaston Brugman and Marco Delgado as Los Angeles tried to mount a late comeback on Saturday, but the Whitecaps were able to end the game with all three points. Next up will be a Leagues Cup clash against Leon before a rematch with the Galaxy.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Single save in win Takaoka had one save and allowed one goal in Thursday's 2-1 win over Austin FC.

Impact Takaoka faced a pair of shots and stopped one, doing enough to come away with the win Thursday. The goalkeeper hasn't kept a clean sheet in the last seven matches, still struggling to surpass the five he earned during his early-season brilliance. Still Takaoka has made the starting job his own in Vancouver.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals to Seattle Takaoka made three saves but conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against the Sounders.

Impact Takaoka was beaten by a Leo Chu brace and a late strike from Yeimar Gomez as his side lost Saturday's game, with all three strikes coming from set piece routines. Takaoka has now allowed eight goals in his last three games versus tough opponents in Seattle, Kansas City and LAFC. He'll want to bounce back from those performances by the midweek clash with Austin FC, which have scored 29 times in 21 matches this season.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Disappoints in loss Takaoka registered one save and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Takaoka had a rough day in goal Saturday as Sporting Kansas City put three goals past him. It has now been five matches since he has registered a clean sheet, allowing nine goals over that span. The past month has not been nice to the Japanese keeper and his next match isn't going to make a return to good form any easier as he faces a third place Seattle Sounders squad.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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