Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2 Portland Timbers
Updated
Vancouver Whitecaps won: Vancouver Whitecaps 3-2 Portland Timbers in the MLS on Sun, 5 Apr 2026 at BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia. Vancouver Whitecaps goals: Édier Ocampo 6', Thomas Müller 90'+1 (pen), Sebastian Berhalter 90'+5. Portland Timbers goals: Juan Mosquera 37', David Da Costa 45'+2. Expected goals: 2.98-0.51. Possession: 61-39. Player of the match: Thomas Müller (8.2).
Match report
Vancouver Whitecaps beat Portland Timbers 3-2
Vancouver Whitecaps came from behind to beat Portland Timbers 3-2 at BC Place on Sunday 5 April in MLS.
Édier Ocampo put Vancouver Whitecaps ahead on 6' (1-0), Juan Mosquera levelled for Portland Timbers on 37' (1-1), David Da Costa restored Portland Timbers' lead on 45+2' (1-2), Thomas Müller levelled for Vancouver Whitecaps from the penalty spot on 90+1' (2-2) and Sebastian Berhalter restored Vancouver Whitecaps' lead on 90+5' (3-2).
Sebastian Berhalter's 90+5' strike proved decisive.
Vancouver Whitecaps had 61% of the ball, shots were 22-8 (9-3 on target) and expected goals finished 2.98-0.51. Vancouver Whitecaps were the better side on chances, too.
Thomas Müller (Vancouver Whitecaps) was player of the match with an 8.2 rating.
Attendance: 25,465. Referee: Joe Dickerson.
Match stats
| Vancouver Whitecaps | Portland Timbers | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 61 | 39 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.98 | 0.51 |
| Total shots | 22 | 8 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 3 |
| Touches in opposition box | 45 | 15 |
| Big chances | 6 | 2 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 1 |
| Accurate passes | 483 (87%) | 290 (81%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total shots | 22 | 8 |
| Shots off target | 7 | 1 |
| Shots on target | 9 | 3 |
| Blocked shots | 6 | 4 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 15 | 6 |
Lineups
Vancouver Whitecaps (4-2-3-1): Yohei Takaoka, Édier Ocampo, Tristan Blackmon, Mathías Laborda, Tate Johnson, Jeevan Badwal, Sebastian Berhalter, Cheikh Sabaly, Thomas Müller, Aziel Jackson, Brian White
Portland Timbers (4-3-3): James Pantemis, Juan Mosquera, Finn Surman, Alex Bonetig, Jimer Fory, Joao Ortiz, David Da Costa, José Caicedo, Antony, Kevin Kelsy, Kristoffer Velde
Key events
- 6' · Goal · Édier Ocampo (Vancouver Whitecaps)
- 37' · Goal · Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers)
- 45'+2 · Goal · David Da Costa (Portland Timbers)
- 46' · Substitution · Emmanuel Sabbi for Aziel Jackson (Vancouver Whitecaps)
- 46' · Substitution · Brandon Bye for Juan Mosquera (Portland Timbers)
- 65' · Substitution · Felipe Mora for Kevin Kelsy (Portland Timbers)
- 68' · Yellow card · Mathías Laborda (Vancouver Whitecaps)
- 71' · Substitution · Bruno Caicedo for Cheikh Sabaly (Vancouver Whitecaps)
- 77' · Substitution · Diego Chará for Joao Ortiz (Portland Timbers)
- 80' · Yellow card · Diego Chará (Portland Timbers)
- 82' · Substitution · Rayan Elloumi for Jeevan Badwal (Vancouver Whitecaps)
- 82' · Substitution · Alexander Aravena for Kristoffer Velde (Portland Timbers)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Thomas Müller (Vancouver Whitecaps)
- 90'+5 · Goal · Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps)
All-time head-to-head
42 league meetings since 2012: Vancouver Whitecaps 16, draws 10, Portland Timbers 16.
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers: full head-to-head record
Questions
Who won Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers?
Vancouver Whitecaps won, 3-2 (MLS) on Sun, 5 Apr 2026.
When and where is Vancouver Whitecaps vs Portland Timbers?
Sun, 5 Apr 2026, 02:30 UTC at BC Place, Vancouver, British Columbia, MLS.
What is the head-to-head record between Vancouver Whitecaps and Portland Timbers?
In 42 league meetings since 2012: Vancouver Whitecaps 16 wins, 10 draws, Portland Timbers 16 wins (goals 64-63).