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Whitecaps FC: Record-Breaking Season Heads to Playoffs
2 Nov
Summary
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC secured the No. 1 seed in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.
- The team set new club records for home wins (11) and points (35) this season.
- Brian White achieved a career-first with 20 goals and 100 career MLS regular-season goals.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC has secured the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference for the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs following a decisive 5-1 victory against rivals Seattle Sounders FC. This landmark win at BC Place propelled the team to new club milestones, achieving 11 home victories and accumulating 35 points during the regular season.
The Whitecaps are now only the fourth team in Major League Soccer history to record consecutive seasons with over 60 points. With home-field advantage guaranteed through the Western Conference Final and potentially the MLS Cup presented by Audi on December 18, the team is in high spirits.
Brian White was a standout performer, scoring twice to reach 20 goals for the season for the first time in his career. He also became the first player in the Vancouver Whitecaps' MLS era to score 100 goals across all competitions. Ryan Gauld further bolstered his credentials for MLS Comeback Player of the Year with a goal and two assists, helping Vancouver achieve a perfect record in the Cascadia Cup.
Head coach Jesper Sørensen expressed optimism, noting the team's competitive spirit and focus on carrying momentum into the playoffs. Having reached the Concacaf Champions Cup and MLS Cup finals last year, the team's singular aim remains to win the MLS Cup in 2026.
