Photo Epic: Whitecaps FC vs Seattle Sounders - Sep 27, 2025
The Whitecaps previously secured and punched their ticket to the MLS playoffs, and are now playing for the MLS Supporters Shield, as well as their 8th Cascadia Cup Championship. With a game in hand against San Diego FC (both tied at 57pts), the Whitecaps are looking to secure home field advantage going into the MLS playoff, and every available point matters. With a 2-2 draw against the Seattle Sounders, while not a maximum amount of points, the Whitecaps extend their lossless streak; without a loss in their last eight matches across all competitions.
The first half ended level 0-0, with a slow start on both sides; a pair of injuries to Seattle's back line, and hesitations from the Whitecaps meant there were very little opportunities on both ends. Ahmed's best opportunity for the Whitecaps in the 25th minute was matched by Rothrock's header right into the hands of Takaoka in the 29th minute.
The Whitecaps broke the tension in the air in the 52nd minute, when Brian White scored his 22nd goal of the season after being setup by Thomas Müller from Andrés Cubas. Seattle responded by depositing 2 quick back-to-back goals and remained ahead until the 69th minute when Sebastian Berhalter's corner kick found Mathías Laborda with a header to beat the Seattle keeper and level the game at 2-2.
The Whitecaps return home to play in the Telus Canadian Championship Final against Vancouver FC on Oct 1st at BC Place.
Pre match walk outs, anthem, and final preparations. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
Whitecaps FC starting XI and "Caps on Tour" Southsiders support section. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
Early touches in a tense first half. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
A reminder that the crew, staff, trainers, announcers, and content creators also deserve recognition for the role they play in making sure fans get the most out of their game day experience. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
The push for the first goal continues. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
A big push towards then end of the first half for the Whitecaps. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
Müller nearly earns a PK when Frei launches his defence from a Whitecaps volley with no success despite the arguments. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
Brian White sneaks one past Frei to open the scoring. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
Not to be outdone, the Sounders net two quick goals to go up 2-1. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
Fanfare. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
Down 2-1, the Whitecaps mount the charge to tie the game. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
As scripted, Laborda from the corner kick from Berhalter, to tie the game. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
Celebrations to the Southsiders way up in the nosebleed seats. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
All tied up, but no slowing down, each team looking to find the late tie breaker. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
The match ends in a 2-2 draw, which allows the Whitecaps to claim the Cascadia Cup as 8 time champions.
Southsiders join in the celebrations. Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
Image Credit: Alex Bowen / Cascadia FC
