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Whitecaps win 3-0, extend Real Salt Lake's winless streak to 12 games

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 20). Whitecaps win 3-0, extend Real Salt Lake's winless streak to 12 games. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/whitecaps-win-3-0-extend-real-salt-lake-s-winless-streak-to-12-games/article_a98bdd19-8ccf-52ce-8e5c-f49764d3cf07.html

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The Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Real Salt Lake 3-0 on Saturday night, with goals from Brian White and Thomas Müller, as well as an assist and a goal from newcomer Yadaly Diaby. This victory extended Real Salt Lake’s winless streak to 12 games, while the Whitecaps improved their record to 15-6-4 and maintained their lead in the Western Conference with 49 points.
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On Saturday night, the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Real Salt Lake by a score of 3-0 in Sandy, Utah. Brian White and Thomas Müller each scored one goal, while Yadaly Diaby contributed with a goal and an assist, marking his first career start since being acquired on September 1st. The victory extended Real Salt Lake's winless streak to 12 games, despite their goalkeeper Rafael Cabral making three saves. With this win, the Whitecaps lead the Western Conference with 49 points and have achieved 11 shutouts this season. They will host D.C. United next Saturday, while Real Salt Lake travels to Seattle on Wednesday.

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Topics

Real Salt Lake SANDY Utah Whitecaps the Vancouver Whitecaps

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Real Salt Lake ORG · 3× Diaby PERSON · 2× Whitecaps ORG · 2× Brian White PERSON · 1× SANDY GPE · 1× Thomas Müller PERSON · 1× Utah GPE · 1× Yadaly Diaby PERSON · 1× Yohei Takaoka PERSON · 1× the Vancouver Whitecaps ORG · 1×

Narrative

Brian White and Thomas Müller each scored a goal, Yadaly Diaby had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 3-0 on Saturday night to extend the winless streak to 12 games.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-20
2026-09-20 · Toronto Star
Whitecaps win 3-0, extend Real Salt Lake's winless streak to 12 games · assertive framing

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Brian White and Thomas Müller each scored a goal, Yadaly Diaby had a goal and an assist, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat Real Salt Lake 3-0 on Saturday night to extend the winless streak to 12 games. asserted
Whitecaps → score → games
Yohei Takaoka had three saves and has 11 shutouts this season for the Whitecaps (15-6-4), who lead the Western Conference with 49 points. asserted
who → have → points
White scored from point-blank range to make it 1-0 in the ninth minute. asserted
it → score → minute
Diaby, acquired Sept. 1 who made his first career start, tapped a gentle pass to Müller for the finish in the 29th, the 26-year-old forward’s first goal contribution in MLS. asserted
who → acquire → MLS
Diaby intercepted a pass in the attacking third, raced to the edge of the penalty box and blasted a rising shot into the net to cap the scoring in the 63rd minute. asserted
Diaby → intercept → minute
Rafael Cabral had three saves for Real Salt Lake. asserted
Cabral → have → Lake
Real Salt Lake: Play Wednesday at Seattle. asserted
Lake → play → Seattle
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