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San Diego vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego20 July 2025 at 03:30

Match Events

San Diego
Vancouver Whitecaps
Kick Off
34′
R. VeselinovicB. Halbouni
40′
M. Duah

Own Goal

Half Time
46′
E. OcampoT. Johnson
57′
J. BadwalR. Priso-Mbongue
Penalty cancelled63′
VAR
I. Pilcher

assist: L. Bombino

79′
T. AngelE. Boateng
84′
86′
E. SabbiD. Rios
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal3
6Shots off Goal4
17Total Shots8
5Blocked Shots1
10Shots insidebox6
7Shots outsidebox2
2Fouls20
10Corner Kicks2
5Offsides4
62%Ball Possession38%
1Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves5
563Total passes350
509Passes accurate282
90%Passes %81%
1.10expected_goals1.83
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for San Diego is 6.95, compared to 7.14 for Vancouver Whitecaps. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. San Diego's highest-rated starter is A. Dreyer (7.58), while Vancouver Whitecaps's best-rated player is S. Berhalter (7.84).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of San Diego have contributed 9 goals and 8 assists this season, led by A. Dreyer (5G). Vancouver Whitecaps's starters account for 18 goals and 10 assists, spearheaded by B. White (8G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

San Diego deploy 4 defenders rated 6.67 on average, against Vancouver Whitecaps's 4-man backline averaging 7.08. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

San Diego field 3 midfielders averaging 7.21, versus Vancouver Whitecaps's 5 rated 7.23. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

San Diego start 3 forward(s) averaging 7.58, compared to 1 for Vancouver Whitecaps averaging 7.01. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 88% for San Diego and 83% for Vancouver Whitecaps. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

San Diego's starters have collected 8 yellow cards this season, compared to 13 for Vancouver Whitecaps. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of San Diego's starting XI is 24.4 (youngest: O. Verhoeven (19), oldest: J. Tverskov (32)), while Vancouver Whitecaps average 25.8 (youngest: J. Badwal (19), oldest: Y. Takaoka (29)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

San Diego's starters average 9 league appearances each, versus 9 for Vancouver Whitecaps. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

San Diego4-3-34-2-3-1Vancouver Whitecaps
GKDEFMIDFWD
13Sisniega33Verhoev.26Duah25Pilcher27Bombino8Valakari6Tverskov14Torre10Dreyer9Angel11Lozano1Takaoka18Ocampo15Utvik4Veselin.2Laborda16Berhalt.20Cubas11Sabbi59Badwal7Nelson24White

Substitutes

Coach: Michael Anthony Varas

Substitutes

Coach: Jesper Ingemann Sørensen

San DiegoPosition StrengthVancouver Whitecaps
6.95
Avg Rating
7.14
6.90Goalkeeper (1 v 1)7.05
0G 0A0G 1A
6.67Defender (4 v 4)7.08
1G 0A4G 2A
7.21Midfielder (3 v 5)7.23
3G 3A6G 7A
7.58Forward (3 v 1)7.01
5G 5A8G 0A
San Diego4-3-3
13GoalkeeperP. Sisniega6.9
33DefenderO. Verhoeven6.3
26DefenderM. Duah6.9
25DefenderI. Pilcher6.4
27DefenderL. Bombino7.01G
8MidfielderO. Valakari7.03G2A
6MidfielderJ. Tverskov7.41A
14MidfielderL. de la Torre
10ForwardA. Dreyer7.65G5A
9ForwardT. Angel
11ForwardH. Lozano
Vancouver Whitecaps4-2-3-1
1GoalkeeperY. Takaoka7.01A
18DefenderE. Ocampo7.01G
15DefenderB. Utvik
4DefenderR. Veselinovic
2DefenderM. Laborda7.13G2A
16MidfielderS. Berhalter7.84G4A
20MidfielderA. Cubas7.21A
11MidfielderE. Sabbi6.92G2A
59MidfielderJ. Badwal7.0
7MidfielderJ. Nelson
24ForwardB. White7.08G

Match Summary

San Diego and Vancouver Whitecaps drew 1:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by M. Duah 40′ (o.g.), I. Pilcher 79′. 5 yellow cards were shown. San Diego had 62% possession while Vancouver Whitecaps held 38%. San Diego had 17 shots (6 on target) compared to 8 (3 on target) for Vancouver Whitecaps. Expected goals: San Diego 1.10 — Vancouver Whitecaps 1.83. San Diego made 1 substitutions, Vancouver Whitecaps made 4. VAR was involved: Penalty cancelled (Hirving Lozano 63′).

Rivalry since 2025

San Diego vs Vancouver Whitecaps Head to Head Results

2 stretnutí
San Diego
1
wins
Drawn
0
Vancouver Whitecaps
1
wins
Total goals
12 · 6.0/match
Both scored
2/2 · 100%
Over 2.5
2/2 · 100%

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API data: 11 May 2026