Vancouver Whitecaps vs New York City FC

Vancouver dominated this one from start to finish, securing a 2-0 victory over New York City FC at BC Place. The hosts were relentless in attack, racking up 23 shots and 12 corners, though they only needed the two goals to get the job done. New York never really got going in the final third, managing just two shots on target across the ninety minutes. The visitors had more of the ball with 58 percent possession, but it counted for very little. Matthew Freese kept New York in it with some smart saves between the sticks, earning the official Man of the Match rating despite being on the losing side. Vancouver's first-half goal set the tone early, and they sealed it in the second period to claim all three points in a one-sided affair.

Vancouver Whitecaps 2-0 New York City FC was the final score at BC Place, in a game where Vancouver Whitecaps did enough across the ninety minutes to deserve the three points. Vancouver Whitecaps also had the better share of the ball, holding 42% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 23 attempts from Vancouver Whitecaps against 10 from New York City FC over the course of the game. It was not always comfortable for Vancouver Whitecaps, and New York City FC pushed for a way back into the game, but the result stood. Games like this can carry real weight later in the season, so this is a scoreline worth remembering. Below is a closer look at how the match broke down, statistically.