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Whitecaps Extend Unbeaten Run to Seven Games as Sebastian Berhalter Scores Twice
5/15/2026, 6:00:38 AM
Match Summary
On May 13, 2026, Vancouver Whitecaps FC defeated FC Dallas 3–2 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Midfielder Sebastian Berhalter recorded his first multi-goal game of the season, netting twice to secure the win. The Whitecaps improved to a 9-1-2 record and stretched their unbeaten streak to seven matches. Dallas coach Eric Quill was ejected in the 87th minute, and the home side’s goalkeeper Michael Collodi made three saves.
Background & Context
Vancouver entered the contest after consecutive 1-1 draws with the LA Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes, marking the first back-to-back winless stretch of the season. Prior to the match, the Whitecaps had not lost in seven games, while Dallas arrived on the road with a 5-4-4 record after winning its previous two outings. Berhalter’s two-goal performance made him the first player in Whitecaps history to register a goal contribution in nine of the first twelve games of a season.
Key Players & Contributions
- Sebastian Berhalter – Whitecaps midfielder; scored two goals, the first from a cross-bar rebound (23´) and the second from a first-touch shot deflected off Collodi’s outstretched hand (64´).
- Kenji Cabrera – supplied the feed for Berhalter’s opening goal.
- Michael Collodi – Dallas goalkeeper; recorded three saves and was involved in the deflection that produced Berhalter’s second goal.
- Osaze Urhoghide – Dallas defender; his own-goal (27´) gave Vancouver a 2-1 lead.
- Petar Musa and Logan Farrington – each scored for Dallas; Musa’s season total now stands at 11 goals, tying Miami’s Lionel Messi for second in MLS behind Chicago’s Hugo Cuypers (12).
- Eric Quill – Dallas head coach; received a red card in the 87th minute after entering the field.
- Yohei Takaoka – Vancouver goalkeeper; made one save.
- Andrés Cubas – left the match with an apparent injury in the 87th minute, replaced by Thomas Müller.
Match Timeline
- 23´ – Berhalter’s shot strikes the crossbar, rebounds to his feet, and he scores to equalize 1-1.
- 27´ – Urhoghide’s own-goal puts Vancouver ahead 2-1.
- 64´ – A first-touch strike from Berhalter, off a Kenji Cabrera pass, deflects off Collodi, hits the back post, and rolls into the net for a 3-2 lead.
- 87´ – Coach Eric Quill is sent off; Andrés Cubas exits with injury, Thomas Müller comes on.
Data & Statistics
- Final score: Vancouver Whitecaps FC 3, FC Dallas 2.
- Whitecaps record: 9-1-2, unbeaten in seven games.
- Dallas record: 5-4-4.
- Goal contributions: Berhalter now has a goal involvement in nine of the first twelve Whitecaps matches.
- League scoring leaders: Hugo Cuypers (12), Petar Musa (11), Lionel Messi (11).
- Saves: Yohei Takaoka (1), Michael Collodi (3).
Significance & Impact
Berhalter’s brace not only clinched a narrow victory but also cemented a club-record streak of goal contributions, underscoring his emerging role as a decisive playmaker. The win sustains Vancouver’s momentum after two recent draws and keeps the team firmly in contention for a top-seed playoff position. Dallas must address the disciplinary fallout from Coach Quill’s ejection and the loss of Andrés Cubas, factors that could influence its upcoming fixtures.
