Match Report
Vancouver Whitecaps, 1st with 49 points, sat 17 points above New York City (10th, 32). New York City had been under-performing their position — 18th on five-round form against 10th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.24/0.92 for Vancouver Whitecaps and 1.5/1.31 for New York City (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
BC Place Stadium, capacity 54,500, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Vancouver Whitecaps led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Vancouver Whitecaps: Mathías Laborda (44'), Brian White (86')
Key stats
Possession: Vancouver Whitecaps 42% · New York City 58% · Total shots: 23-10 · On target: 10-2 · Corners: 12-5