



Vancouver sit top of MLS despite a rocky stretch, with the playoff spot already clinched.
The Whitecaps' playoff berth is secure after a 1-1 draw at LAFC, even with a man down for most of the match. But the last five games show cracks, including a 1-3 loss to Chicago Fire, with six regular-season games still to play. Brian White's 17 goals remain the attacking engine behind a league-best +31 goal difference.