Vancouver Whitecaps dominated New York City FC in a commanding 2–0 MLS victory on 12 April, with the hosts' 4–2–3–1 setup suffocating their visitors' attacking ambitions. The Whitecaps generated 23 shots and an expected goals total of 3.34, converting two of their 10 shots on target through Mathias Laborda and Brian White, whilst NYCFC managed just 10 shots and 0.63 xG from a toothless display. Vancouver's goalkeeper delivered a composed performance with an 80 per cent save percentage, turning away a handful of efforts and contributing 1.16 goals saved above expected goals. The away side's 4–2–3–1 shape offered little resistance in transition or build-up play, with their two shots on target proving insufficient to trouble a well-organised home defence. This emphatic result underlines Vancouver's improving form under their current tactical structure.