Vancouver Whitecaps Extend Unbeaten Streak to 11 with Scoreless Draw at Austin FC

Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka recorded five saves and his sixth MLS shutout of the season, helping his team secure a scoreless draw against Austin FC despite being outshot 16-5. Takaoka's most crucial save came late in the match, denying a strong shot by Osman Bukari. Although Austin dominated early with several corner kicks and more scoring opportunities, Vancouver maintained possession for over half the game and extended their unbeaten streak to 11 matches. Austin FC, under coach Nico Estévez, showed a marked improvement and played confidently compared to their previous 5-1 loss to Vancouver, creating several chances but failing to finish. Austin's goalkeeper Brad Stuver was rarely tested, making his first save only in the 73rd minute. Both teams left the field with a point, with Vancouver maintaining their position atop the Western Conference and Austin demonstrating progress despite ongoing offensive struggles.