VANCOUVER, BC – Major League Soccer announced on Monday that Vancouver Whitecaps FC forward Brian White has been named to the MLS Team of the Matchday following his performance in the club's regular season home opener against defending MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy.
After tallying a mid-week brace in Concacaf Champions Cup action, White scored his third goal of the season on Sunday thanks to a brilliant header in the 87th minute, giving the 'Caps the late win in front of the home fans. White's goal was his 15th game-winner in MLS regular season play for the 'Caps, further extending that record. The USMNT international also recorded three successful duels won, two dribbles, and one recovery on Sunday.
White becomes the third 'Caps player to be named to the MLS Team of the Matchday this season, joining midfielder Pedro Vite (Matchday 1) and forward Jayden Nelson (Matchday 1).
F: Brian White (VAN), Tai Baribo (PHI), Luis Suárez (MIA)
M: Wilfried Zaha (CLT), Emil Forsberg (RBNY), César Araújo (ORL), Telasco Segovia (MIA)
D: Ryan Hollingshead (LAFC), Michael Boxall (MIN), Mohamed Farsi (CLB)
GK: Chris Brady (CHI)
Coach: Bradley Carnell (PHI)
Bench: James Pantemis (POR), Alex Freeman (ORL), Jeppe Tverskov (SD), Quinn Sullivan (PHI), David Da Costa (POR), Kelvin Yeboah (MIN), Rafael Navarro (VAN), Petar Musa (DAL), Hugo Cuypers (CHI)
The Blue and White continue their busy early season schedule as they host the first leg in the Round of 16 of the Concacaf Champions Cup against Mexican powerhouse CF Monterrey this Wednesday, March 5 at BC Place. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT.
The 'Caps will then return to MLS action in the hopes of claiming a third consecutive win to begin the regular season, hosting Canadian rivals CF Montréal on Saturday, March 8 at BC Place. Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. PT.
Tickets for both matches are still available at www.whitecapsfc.com/tickets.
