Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps

2nd in MLS
Sources: Vancouver close to sealing Thomas Müller deal Sources: Vancouver close to sealing Thomas Müller deal

The Vancouver Whitecaps are closing in on a deal to sign former Bayern Munich and Germany star Thomas Müller, sources told ESPN.

MLS Power Rankings: Cincy on the up after draw vs. Miami MLS Power Rankings: Cincy on the up after draw vs. Miami

Cincinnati is looking like one of the league's best again after taking the fight to Miami, climbing the latest edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

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The 10 best and 10 worst designated players in MLS history The 10 best and 10 worst designated players in MLS history

With the MLS transfer window opening Thursday, ESPN looks back at some of the best and worst big-money signings in league history.

Yohei Takaoka, Whitecaps shut out Sporting Kansas City Yohei Takaoka, Whitecaps shut out Sporting Kansas City

Emmanuel Sabbi, J.C. Ngando and Mathias Laborda scored goals to help the Vancouver Whitecaps register a 3-0 victory over visiting Sporting Kansas City on Saturday night.

Buyer beware: The gamble MLS clubs make with designated players Buyer beware: The gamble MLS clubs make with designated players

The opening of the transfer window on Thursday offers a reminder that signing a big-name player simply won't cut it in MLS these days.

MLS Power Rankings: Philadelphia jumps Miami into first place MLS Power Rankings: Philadelphia jumps Miami into first place

El Trafico may have been the game of the weekend, but the Philadelphia Union are the team to beat according to ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

San Diego rookie Ian Pilcher's late goal earns draw with Whitecaps San Diego rookie Ian Pilcher's late goal earns draw with Whitecaps

Rookie Ian Pilcher scored his first career goal late in the second half as San Diego FC recorded a 1-1 tie with the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night to remain in first place in the Western Conference.

Whitecaps blank Dynamo, move up to 2nd place in West table Whitecaps blank Dynamo, move up to 2nd place in West table

Brian White scored a goal and added an assist Wednesday night as the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps dominated the Houston Dynamo for a 3-0 win.

MLS Power Rankings: Messi can't be stopped, Miami back on top MLS Power Rankings: Messi can't be stopped, Miami back on top

Lionel Messi registered his fifth straight multigoal game, propelling Miami to the top of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

MLS Power Rankings: As Whitecaps slip, Nashville is new No. 1 MLS Power Rankings: As Whitecaps slip, Nashville is new No. 1

Injury-hit Vancouver fell to the Galaxy, leaving the door open for Nashville to take top spot in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

MLS Table

# TEAM GP GD PTS
1 San Diego FC 25 +16 46
2 Vancouver Whiteca.. 24 +16 45
3 Minnesota United .. 25 +14 44
4 Seattle Sounders .. 24 +4 38
5 Portland Timbers 24 +1 37
6 LAFC 22 +11 36
7 Austin FC 23 -5 33
8 Real Salt Lake 24 -4 31
9 Colorado Rapids 25 -8 30
10 San Jose Earthqua.. 25 +3 29
11 Houston Dynamo FC 24 -9 27
12 FC Dallas 24 -10 25
13 Sporting Kansas C.. 24 -9 24
14 St. Louis CITY SC 24 -16 18
15 LA Galaxy 24 -20 16
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Team Leaders

Top Scorers

# Player Goals M A
24 Brian White 11 16 1
11 Emmanuel Sabbi 5 19 2
2 Mathías Labord.. 3 18 1

Top Assists

# Player Assists M G
26 Jean-Claude Ng.. 5 21 2
16 Sebastian Berh.. 5 19 2
7 Jayden Nelson 5 15 2