Laborda scores goal in 82nd minute for Whitecaps in 1-1 tie with Galaxy

The Washington Times·May 3

Laborda scores goal in 82nd minute for Whitecaps in 1-1 tie with Galaxy

CARSON, Calif. — Mathias Laborda scored in the 82nd minute for the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with the LA Galaxy. The Whitecaps (8-1-1), who were only the second MLS team in the post-shootout era (since 2000) to win eight of their first nine games to begin a season, had their club regular-season record four-game win streak snapped. Sebastian Berhalter played a free kick from the left side to the back post and Laborda headed home the finish from point-blank range to cap the scoring. The Whitecaps had 58% possession and outshot LA 19-7, 5-2 on target. Joseph Paintsil opened the scoring in the 46th minute. Lucas Sanabria, in the opening seconds of the second half, stole a misplayed ball from Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka and fed Paintsil for a finish from the right side of the area. JT Marcinkowski had four saves for the Galaxy (3-4-4). PHOTOS: Laborda scores goal in 82nd minute for Whitecaps in 1-1 tie with Galaxy Takaoka finished with one save. Copyright © 2026 The Washington Times, LLC.