Whitecaps FC Advance to West Semifinal
Vancouver Whitecaps FC have secured a spot in the Western Conference semifinal after a dramatic shootout win against FC Dallas.
The team will host a semifinal match on November 22 at BC Place Stadium, facing either Los Angeles FC or Austin FC. This opportunity comes after beating FC Dallas on November 1, winning a Best-of-3 playoff series.
Ralph Priso scored his first goal of the season, tying Game 2 late in the match, which ended with the Whitecaps winning in a shootout at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Priso's goal marked his third career MLS goal and made him the 21st player to score for the Whitecaps in MLS play this season, setting a new league record.
FC Dallas's Petar Musa opened the scoring in the 25th minute, but the Whitecaps persevered, ultimately emerging victorious in front of 11,004 fans.
The Whitecaps have reached the MLS Western Conference semifinal stage for the third time and now aim to reach the conference final for the first time in club history.
Author's summary: Whitecaps FC advance to West semifinal after shootout win.