VANCOUVER, BC – After both players missed the most recent meeting at the end of September, two of the best players in MLS will go head-to-head in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC will open the playoffs in the Wild Card match this coming Wednesday, October 23 versus Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers at Providence Park. Kickoff will be at 7:30 p.m. PT live on TSN, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, and available to listen at CKNW.com and whitecapsfc.com. Whitecaps FC 2024 playoffs are presented by BMO, PlayNow Sports and TELUS.
Below are the stats for MLS All-Stars Ryan Gauld and Evander.
Without doubt, Gauld and Evander are two of the premier goal creators in the entire league, starting with their rank in goal-creating actions.
Goal-Creating Actions (GCA)
The two offensive actions directly leading to a goal, such as passes, take-ons, and drawing fouls.
1. Luciano Acosta - 29
2. Denis Bouanga - 28
3. Lionel Messi - 26
4. Riqui Puig - 25
5. Gabriel Pec - 24
6. Evander - 23
7. Ryan Gauld - 22
8. Djordje Mihailovic - 21
9. Santiago Rodriguez - 21
10. Luis Suarez - 20
Name | GCA/90 | Goals | Goals per Shot | Primary Assists | Expected Assists (Primary) | Key Passes | Fouls drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Gauld | 0.81 | 10 | 0.17 | 12 | 10.6 | 86 | 30 |
Evander | 0.84 | 15 | 0.13 | 15 | 11.3 | 89 | 58 |
Evander had a slight edge in attacking output, thanks in large part to a historically prolific supporting cast. However, despite their similar profiles, Evander had nearly twice the amount of fouls drawn.
On the other side of the ball, Gauld once again had superior defensive statistics, showing his constant work rate.
Name | Tackles | Mid Third Tackles | Blocks | Aerial Duels Won | Recoveries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Gauld | 60 | 33 | 31 | 18 | 116 |
Evander | 33 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 106 |
Wednesday's match should prove another intersting battle between two of the very best in MLS, with the winner advancing to Round One to face Los Angeles FC. Don't miss the action live at 7:30 p.m. PT on TSN, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, and available to listen at CKNW.com and whitecapsfc.com.
