Vancouver Whitecaps and DC United faced off in Major League Soccer action, with the teams occupying vastly different positions in their respective conferences.
According to the standings from late September, Vancouver Whitecaps held first place in the Western Conference with 49 points from 26 matches played. The team had recorded 15 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses, with a goal difference of 32 (56 goals for, 24 against).
DC United, by contrast, sat in 11th place in the Eastern Conference with 32 points from 26 matches. The team had compiled 7 wins, 11 draws, and 8 losses, with a negative goal difference of 7 (32 goals for, 39 against).
The match was managed by Jesper Sørensen for Vancouver Whitecaps, who deployed a 4-2-3-1 formation. DC United was managed by René Weiler and used a 4-4-2 formation.
In terms of match statistics, Vancouver Whitecaps controlled 59.7% of possession compared to DC United’s 40.3%. The Whitecaps attempted 2 shots with 1 on target, while DC United recorded 3 shots with 1 on target. Vancouver completed 90 passes with an 88.9% accuracy rate, while DC United had 58 passes at 69% accuracy.
Defensively, Vancouver made 2 tackles while DC United made 1 tackle. Both teams recorded 2 corners each, and they shared 4 total clearances apiece. DC United committed 1 foul during the match while Vancouver committed none.
Referee Fotis Bazakos oversaw the match, with David Barrie serving as Video Assistant Referee.
Looking at recent form, Vancouver had won 3-0 against LA Galaxy in their previous MLS match, while DC United lost 1-2 to Charlotte in their most recent league fixture.
Key facts
- Vancouver Whitecaps led the Western Conference with 49 points from 26 matches (15-4-7 record)
- DC United ranked 11th in the Eastern Conference with 32 points from 26 matches (7-11-8 record)
- Vancouver held 59.7% possession versus DC United’s 40.3%
- DC United attempted 3 shots compared to Vancouver’s 2 shots
- Vancouver’s manager Jesper Sørensen used a 4-2-3-1 formation; DC United’s René Weiler used 4-4-2