Vancouver Whitecaps 2–1 LA Galaxy: Player Ratings as MLS Cup Champions Struggle Against Upstart Whitecaps

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·3. März 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps 2–1 LA Galaxy: Player Ratings as MLS Cup Champions Struggle Against Upstart Whitecaps

The Vancouver Whitecaps kept things rolling on Saturday, defeating the reigning MLS Cup Champion LA Galaxy for their second win of the season.

Brian White scored Vancouver's winning goal in the 87th minute, heading home a cross from Pedro Vite. Sam Adekugbe opened the scoring early in the match, slotting home his chance in the third minute for the 1–0 lead. However, he left the game due to a significant injury.

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What a ball for the go-ahead goal👀 Brian White puts the @WhitecapsFC ahead of the LA Galaxy in the 88th minute!
– Montag, 3. März 2025

It was Vancouver’s third win in eight days, after beating the Portland Timbers 4–1 in their MLS season opener and coming out with a 2–0 Concacaf Champions Cup victory against Costa Rica’s Saprissa midweek.

The Galaxy got their first goal of 2025 in the 39th minute through Gabriel Pec, the lone fit “Killa Ps,” from one of the best MLS attacking trios from their 2024 MLS Cup-winning season.

The win marked Vancouver’s first home opener win since 2018. Alongside LAFC and the San Jose Earthquakes, Vancouver is one of three undefeated teams in the MLS Western Conference. The Galaxy continued their struggles, adding a second loss after losing 2–0 to expansion side San Diego FC on the opening weekend.