Vancouver Whitecaps FC and San Jose Earthquakes Play to a 1-1 Draw in MLS Match

Vancouver Whitecaps FC and the San Jose Earthquakes played to a 1-1 draw in an MLS match on Saturday night at BC Place Stadium.

The Whitecaps took the lead in the 20th minute when Brian White scored his fourth goal of the season, but the Earthquakes equalized in the 35th minute when Jeremy Ebobisse scored his second goal of the season.

The result leaves the Whitecaps in seventh place in the Western Conference with 25 points, while the Earthquakes remain in ninth place with 22 points.

The Whitecaps will host the Seattle Sounders FC next Saturday night at BC Place Stadium, while the Earthquakes will travel to face the LA Galaxy next Sunday night at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Whitecaps Take Early Lead

The Whitecaps started the match brightly and took the lead in the 20th minute when Brian White scored his fourth goal of the season.

The goal came after a good spell of pressure from the Whitecaps, who had created several chances in the opening minutes of the match.

White was able to get on the end of a cross from Cristian Dájome and head the ball past Earthquakes goalkeeper JT Marcinkowski.

Earthquakes Equalize

The Earthquakes equalized in the 35th minute when Jeremy Ebobisse scored his second goal of the season.

The goal came after a good spell of pressure from the Earthquakes, who had created several chances in the opening minutes of the match.

Ebobisse was able to get on the end of a cross from Marcos López and head the ball past Whitecaps goalkeeper Cody Cropper.

Second Half

The second half was a more even affair, with both teams creating several chances.

The Whitecaps had the best chance of the half in the 75th minute when Deiber Caicedo hit the crossbar with a shot from outside the box.

The Earthquakes also had a good chance in the 85th minute when Cristian Espinoza’s shot was saved by Cropper.

Conclusion

The result leaves the Whitecaps in seventh place in the Western Conference with 25 points, while the Earthquakes remain in ninth place with 22 points.

The Whitecaps will host the Seattle Sounders FC next Saturday night at BC Place Stadium, while the Earthquakes will travel to face the LA Galaxy next Sunday night at Dignity Health Sports Park.