Soccer

Müller’s Late Penalty Secures 1‑1 Draw for Whitecaps Against LAFC

A dramatic finish at BC Place sees Son Heung‑min's early strike answered by a penalty after a foul on Müller, as the Western Conference rivals split points before upcoming road trips.

The Vancouver Whitecaps and Los Angeles FC played to a 1‑1 draw in front of a crowd of 40,086 at BC Place Stadium, with Müller’s late spot‑kick leveling the scores after a tense second half.

A Late Equaliser at BC Place

Son Heung‑min had opened the scoring for LAFC in the first half, giving the visitors a 1‑0 lead at the break, but the Whitecaps responded after a foul by defender Yevhen Cheberko set up the penalty.

The penalty was awarded following Cheberko’s challenge inside the box, and Müller stepped up to calmly convert, ensuring the hosts left the pitch with a point that keeps them level on 34 points with their opponents in the Western Conference.

Both teams now turn their attention to upcoming fixtures, with the Whitecaps set to travel to Seattle on August 16, while LAFC will host San Diego on August 15, aiming to break the deadlock in their next matches.

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