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At the same time, we got double-David goals today in the #UCL! Before JD found the net, Promise David had a crucial goal in a big Union St Gilloise win vs. Galatasaray

No matter the competition, Promise David can't stop scoring - he now has 2 in the UCL, which is remarkable given his story

#CanmNT

For the first time since August, Jonathan David has found the scoresheet, as he scores a crucial winner off the bench for Juventus vs. Bodø/Glimt in #UCL action

It's not his prettiest goal, but it's a hugely important one for a player struggling for confidence. Good to see

#CanMNT

The Whitecaps inch closer to MLS Cup after all-time classic playoff match vs. LAFC: "We took a great step" The Whitecaps inch closer to MLS Cup after all-time classic playoff match vs. LAFC: "We took a great step"

When Heung-Min Son curled in his free kick, #VWFC appeared destined for a familiar, heartbreaking ending

But unlike past Whitecaps teams, they knuckled down and won an MLS classic vs LAFC, thanks to some grit and inexplicable luck

I reflect on a wild night at BC Place
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The Whitecaps inch closer to MLS Cup after all-time classic playoff match vs. LAFC: "We took a great step" The Whitecaps inch closer to MLS Cup after all-time classic playoff match vs. LAFC: "We took a great step"

When Heung-Min Son curled in his free kick, #VWFC appeared destined for a familiar, heartbreaking ending

But unlike past Whitecaps teams, they knuckled down and won an MLS classic vs LAFC, thanks to some grit and inexplicable luck

I reflect on a wild night at BC Place
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#VWFC WIN AND ADVANCE TO THE CONFERENCE FINAL!!

Truly an all time MLS game, and it ends with the biggest playoff win of the Vancouver Whitecaps MLS era. What an unhinged start, middle and ending

After the way the second half of regular time went, that was a very gutsy extra time for #VWFC, especially when Belal Halbouni went down and they had to play that last 10 minutes 9v11

Onto penalties now!

Incredible. After the dream first half from #VWFC, they've completely fallen apart here in the second half, and LAFC have just tied it up via a Heung-Min Son free kick GOLAZO in the 90+6'

The 'Caps have been unable to adjust, and are now on the ropes down a player with this one at 2-2

Incredible. One of the best halves I've seen from #VWFC, at least considering the magnitude of the match

Completely tilted the field on and off the ball with the way they attacked and pressed

LAFC has LOTS to do in the second half - but they're still in this one

And #VWFC have another!!

This time, it’s Mathías Laborda on a set piece

Whitecaps are absolutely flying before half time, and they’re doing so by using old school methods

This ball from Yohei Takaoka... incredible

#VWFC

#VWFC GOAL!!

What a ball from Yohei Takaoka, and an even better finish from Emmanuel Sabbi

Whitecaps have been cooking this half. 1-0 in the 40’ now

#VWFC vs LAFC, for a spot in the Western Conference final, let’s get it

📍BC Place

(Hopefully they can find a way to fix the attack without sacrificing what's being built at the back!)

Thanks Doug!

Honestly, when you put it like that... it shows how good of a stretch it was (imagine if they started with all of the draws, and then finished with 2 wins, instead of vice versa)

The numbers show it - defence has been elite, attack has been meh

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After his winner vs. Mallorca, Tani Oluwaseyi has a goal every 121' for Villarreal CF in all comps (5G/1A in 14 appearances)

Who would've had him scoring more league goals (2) than Jonathan David at this stage? Great move so far

Now, can he get them flowing for the #CanMNT...

YouTube video by COPA90 Why Thomas Müller chose the new soccer capital of Canada! | KICKING OFF EP 4: Vancouver

If you’re looking for something to watch pre Whirecaps vs LAFC, @Copa90 have focused in on soccer culture on Canada’s west coast.

Just some fantastic storytelling, and it was a pleasure to help out @ElMengem with it.

👇Worth the 45 minutes

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Tired: One of P. David or Oluwaseyi will start with Jonathan David for the #CanMNT

Wired: P. David and Oluwaseyi strike duo?👀😂

Promise David and Tani Oluwaseyi heard the debates about the #CanMNT striker spot and put in claims of their own today:
- David started and scored for Union St Gilloise in a win vs Cercle Brugge
- Oluwaseyi came off the bench and scored a backheel (off a Tajon Buchanan cross) winner vs Mallorca

Lol

I fear you might be right…

It’s just shocking how they’re managing it. No attempt to build the confidence of a new signing in a new country, what do they expect?

Guess that’s why they’re 6th!!

High-flying Whitecaps eager to 'make a statement' as they get set for yet another LAFC playoff rematch High-flying Whitecaps eager to 'make a statement' as they get set for yet another LAFC playoff rematch

As a Vancouverite, I can't help but look at #VWFC vs. LAFC tomorrow and think of 'Slay the Dragon'... and I know a few others have made a similar comparison

I look at how fitting it is for the Whitecaps that their journey towards MLS Cup now goes through their bogeyman
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Controlled possession vs. lethal counter-attacks: The tactics fuelling success of 2025 Whitecaps, LAFC Controlled possession vs. lethal counter-attacks: The tactics fuelling success of 2025 Whitecaps, LAFC

One thing to watch in #VWFC vs. LAFC?

This could be one of the best MLS playoff matchups ever, as each team was among the best MLS regular-season teams of the last decade statistically

Given their different styles... this has the makings of a special heavyweight clash
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Ah yes, bring in the striker you signed this summer off the bench in the 88th minute of a 1-1 game. Shock: it didn’t work out. More points dropped for Juventus

What are they doing with Jonathan David??😭

#CanMNT

The Third Sub Episode 255: Previewing Whitecaps vs. LAFC, Part 4 (2025 Edition) In Episode 255 of the Third Sub Podcast, Alexandre Gangue-Ruzic and Samuel Rowan dive into the Vancouver Whitecaps as they get set for a big playoff matchup. Welcome back to another episode of the…

Lastly, we dove into tomorrow's #VWFC vs. LAFC matchup on @thethirdsub.ca podcast - make sure to tune in and listen to that if you're looking for any audio content ahead of the game

Looking forward to being there now!
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(And as a bonus, Denis Bouanga's shot map is a true work of art)

As for LAFC, you can't help but be drawn into the way that Denis Bouanga and Heung-Min Son use their dribbling ability on the counter-attack. Just look at these attacking carries...

One thing to watch out for from #VWFC? Their ability to flood the box with numbers, which allows them to create dangerous chances in central areas

Just look at the quality of shots they took in 2025!

Lots of great viz from the @americansocceranalysis.com made it into this article, such as these two - look at how dominant #VWFC's xG numbers have been all season (summer slump aside), and how dominant LAFC were once Heung-Min Son paired up with Denis Bouanga

Pretty impressive!

Controlled possession vs. lethal counter-attacks: The tactics fuelling success of 2025 Whitecaps, LAFC Controlled possession vs. lethal counter-attacks: The tactics fuelling success of 2025 Whitecaps, LAFC

One thing to watch in #VWFC vs. LAFC?

This could be one of the best MLS playoff matchups ever, as each team was among the best MLS regular-season teams of the last decade statistically

Given their different styles... this has the makings of a special heavyweight clash
onesoccer.ca/a/controlled...