By Canadian Press

Takaoka’s effort in net helps Vancouver Whitecaps salvage scoreless draw against Austin FC

May 17, 2025 | 9:33 PM

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka posted five saves and recorded his sixth Major League Soccer shutout of the season helping the Vancouver Whitecaps earn a scoreless draw against Austin FC on Saturday.

Takaoka proved invaluable for the Western Conference-leading Whitecaps (8-1-4) who were lacklustre offensively and were outshot 16-5 by Austin (5-6-3).

Probably Takaoka’s biggest save of the night occurred in the 83rd minute when he turned away Osman Bukari’s blast to the left with a diving save.

Austin had three corner kicks in the matches’ first five minutes.

Despite Vancouver maintaining possession for a little more than half the match, Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver didn’t make his first save until the 73rd minute off Brian White’s header.

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With the draw, Vancouver extended its unbeaten streak to 11 contests. Vancouver hasn’t lost since a 3-1 defeat against Chicago on March 22.

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