SAN DIEGO, CA – Playing their second of four preseason matches in 11 days, Whitecaps FC battled to a 0-0 draw against USL Championship side New Mexico United on Wednesday.
Vanni Sartini's side had several first half chances, including a pair of strikes from Lucas Cavallini, but the match was scoreless at halftime.
The second half saw newcomer Sebastian Berhalter make his debut, as well as invitee Andre Rawls come on in net.
Simon Becher had the best chance in the second half but was denied by the New Mexico goalkeeper to keep the match at a 0-0 final score.
The 'Caps are back in preseason action on Saturday when they take on the local pro team, USL Championship side San Diego Loyal SC. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. PT with coverage on Whitecaps FC social channels and whitecapsfc.com.
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
1.Thomas Hasal (60.Isaac Boehmer 30’, 12.Andre Rawls 62’); 26.Florian Jungwirth (61.Matteo Campagna 64’), 22.Érik Godoy (4.Ranko Veselinović 30’), 28.Jake Nerwinski (6.Tristan Blackmon 64’); 33.Michael Baldisimo (16.Sebastian Berhalter 45’); 51.Ali Ahmed (23.Javain Brown 30’), 25.Ryan Gauld (17.Leonard Owusu 45'), 45.Pedro Vite (49.Emiliano Brienza 64’), 11.Cristian Dájome (27.Ryan Raposo 64’); 7.Déiber Caicedo (29.Simon Becher 64’), 9.Lucas Cavallini (87.Tosaint Ricketts 39’)
