Update :Whitecaps Suffer First Defeat of MLS Season Against Real Salt Lake…

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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November 5th 2023: Mathias Laborda (2 Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Andres Cubas (20 Vancouver Whitecaps FC), Pedro Vite (45 Vancouver Whitecaps FC) and Sam Adekugbe (3 Vancouver Whitecaps FC) stand during the national anthems before the Major League Soccer Playoffs Round 1 Game 2 match between Vancouver Whitecaps FC and Los Angeles FC at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY). (Amy Elle/SPP)
Major League Soccer – Vancouver Whitecaps FC v Los Angeles FC – BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November 5th 2023:, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada – 05 Nov 2023

**Date Published: March 23, 2024**

**Summary:**

In a disappointing turn of events, the Vancouver Whitecaps faced their first defeat of the Major League Soccer season against Real Salt Lake. Despite initially taking the lead with midfielder Damir Kreilach’s goal, the Whitecaps faltered, conceding two second-half goals to Real Salt Lake.

This loss not only halted Vancouver’s chance of setting a club record for points in the first four games but also showcased a lack of intensity and cohesion within the team. Assistant coach Michael D’Agostino highlighted a deviation from the game plan as a contributing factor, emphasizing the need for the team to regroup and refocus during challenging moments. Despite captain Ryan Gauld’s milestone 100th appearance for Vancouver, the team’s performance fell short, resulting in their fourth-place position in the Western Conference standings.

VANCOUVER, BC – JUNE 04: Ranko Veselinovic #4 of the Vancouver Whitecaps (middle) celebrates his goal with Florian Jungwirth #26 of the Vancouver Whitecaps (left) and Erik Godoy #22 of the Vancouver Whitecaps (right) against Real Salt Lake at BC Place on June 4, 2022 in Vancouver, Canada. (Photo by Christopher Morris – Corbis/Getty Images)

With upcoming home games against Portland, Toronto, and the L.A. Galaxy, the Whitecaps aim to bounce back from this defeat and regain momentum in the league.

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