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Vancouver Whitecaps

Major League Soccer - 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps Playing Style Analysis

Vancouver Whitecaps employs a possession-heavy, methodical approach playing style in the Major League Soccer, earning an overall performance rating of 89.4/100. This tactical approach has been analyzed across 15 matches in the 2025 season.

Key Tactical Strengths

Vancouver Whitecaps's primary strengths lie in possession play (83.8% percentile), progressive passing (92.8% percentile), open play attacking (87.9% percentile) . These metrics position them among the top performers in the Major League Soccer for these aspects of play.

Vancouver Whitecaps 2025 Season Performance

In the 2025 Major League Soccer season, Vancouver Whitecaps has been analyzed across 15 matches, providing comprehensive insights into their tactical approach and performance levels.

The team averages 1.93 expected goals (xG) per match, indicating their attacking threat level in the Major League Soccer.

With an average 56.1% ball possession, Vancouver Whitecaps demonstrates their preferred tempo and control style in matches.

Vancouver Whitecaps Next Match: June 09, 2025

Vancouver Whitecaps faces Seattle Sounders at home on Monday, June 09, 2025 at 01:00 UTC in the Major League Soccer.

Given Vancouver Whitecaps's possession-heavy, methodical approach approach, this match will test their tactical setup against Seattle Sounders's style of play.

Team Playing Style

Playing Style Analysis

Possession-heavy, methodical approach

Overall Performance Rating: 89.4/100
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Key Strengths:
  • Possession Play (83.8%)
  • Progressive Passing (92.8%)
  • Open Play Attacking (87.9%)

Team Performance Analytics

Season Overview

Games Analyzed 15
Avg xG per Game 1.93
Avg Possession 56.1%

Last 10 Games

Games Analyzed 10
Avg xG per Game 2.04
Avg Possession 55.9%

League Comparison

Expected Goals (xG)
1.93 vs 1.43
100%
+35.0%
Non-Penalty xG
1.76 vs 1.31
97%
+34.3%
Expected Goals on Target
2.22 vs 1.47
100%
+51.5%
Goals per Game
2.5 vs 1.6
100%
+56.8%
Total Shots
15.1 vs 12.4
90%
+21.9%
Shots on Target
5.3 vs 4.5
79%
+18.9%
Shots Inside Box
10.0 vs 7.8
93%
+27.8%
Big Chances Created
3.3 vs 2.5
93%
+30.4%
Big Chances Missed
1.9 vs 1.7
72%
+10.4%
Assists
1.7 vs 1.1
90%
+61.3%
Key Passes
11.0 vs 9.0
90%
+21.6%
Possession %
56.1 vs 49.8
93%
+12.8%
Total Passes
488 vs 460
72%
+6.2%
Successful Passes
426 vs 384
79%
+11.1%
Pass Accuracy %
86.9 vs 82.5
93%
+5.3%
Long Passes
44.7 vs 50.0
17%
-10.6%
Successful Long Passes
27.1 vs 23.8
90%
+13.7%
Total Attacks
97.9 vs 89.6
83%
+9.3%
Dangerous Attacks
50.3 vs 39.4
90%
+27.6%
Corners
6.7 vs 4.7
100%
+41.8%
Total Crosses
20.5 vs 15.9
93%
+28.5%
Accurate Crosses
6.3 vs 3.8
100%
+66.4%
Successful Dribbles
6.5 vs 7.1
31%
-7.5%
Tackles
15.9 vs 15.8
52%
+0.6%
Interceptions
8.3 vs 8.8
38%
-4.8%
Duels Won
49.6 vs 46.2
79%
+7.5%
Fouls Committed
12.2 vs 12.2
52%
-0.2%
Offsides
1.0 vs 1.9
0%
-46.7%
Expected Goals Against
1.04 vs 1.47
0%
-29.5%
Expected Goal Difference
0.73 vs -0.01
90%
-4976.7%
Shooting Performance
0.29 vs 0.04
97%
+722.2%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.26 vs 0.13
72%
+106.7%
Expected Goals (xG)
2.04 vs 1.43
L10
+42.7%
Non-Penalty xG
1.78 vs 1.31
L10
+35.6%
Expected Goals on Target
2.07 vs 1.47
L10
+41.4%
Goals per Game
2.8 vs 1.6
L10
+81.0%
Total Shots
15.5 vs 12.4
L10
+24.9%
Shots on Target
5.2 vs 4.5
L10
+15.9%
Shots Inside Box
10.4 vs 7.8
L10
+32.9%
Big Chances Created
3.3 vs 2.5
L10
+31.8%
Big Chances Missed
2.1 vs 1.7
L10
+25.5%
Assists
2.0 vs 1.1
L10
+89.8%
Key Passes
11.0 vs 9.0
L10
+21.6%
Possession %
55.9 vs 49.8
L10
+12.3%
Total Passes
458 vs 460
L10
-0.3%
Successful Passes
398 vs 384
L10
+3.7%
Pass Accuracy %
86.6 vs 82.5
L10
+4.9%
Long Passes
45.8 vs 50.0
L10
-8.4%
Successful Long Passes
27.1 vs 23.8
L10
+13.9%
Total Attacks
92.1 vs 89.6
L10
+2.8%
Dangerous Attacks
47.7 vs 39.4
L10
+21.1%
Corners
6.5 vs 4.7
L10
+36.9%
Total Crosses
20.4 vs 15.9
L10
+28.0%
Accurate Crosses
6.4 vs 3.8
L10
+70.0%
Successful Dribbles
6.5 vs 7.1
L10
-8.0%
Tackles
15.3 vs 15.8
L10
-3.4%
Interceptions
7.1 vs 8.8
L10
-18.9%
Duels Won
47.2 vs 46.2
L10
+2.3%
Fouls Committed
12.4 vs 12.2
L10
+1.4%
Offsides
1.0 vs 1.9
L10
-46.7%
Expected Goals Against
1.15 vs 1.47
L10
-21.6%
Expected Goal Difference
0.73 vs -0.01
L10
-4976.7%
Shooting Performance
0.03 vs 0.04
L10
-13.7%
Expected Goals Prevented
0.20 vs 0.13
L10
+55.8%

Next Fixture

09 June 2025, 01:00 UTC
Vancouver Whitecaps crest Vancouver Whitecaps
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Major League Soccer - 2025

Last 5 Results

29 May 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps 0 - 0 Minnesota United
25 May 2025
Real Salt Lake 2 - 3 Vancouver Whitecaps
18 May 2025
Austin 0 - 0 Vancouver Whitecaps
11 May 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps 2 - 2 Los Angeles FC
04 May 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake

Vancouver Whitecaps Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vancouver Whitecaps's playing style?

Vancouver Whitecaps employs a possession-heavy, methodical approach playing style in the Major League Soccer, with a performance rating of 89.4/100 based on comprehensive tactical analysis.

How many players are in Vancouver Whitecaps's squad?

Vancouver Whitecaps's current squad consists of 25 players across all positions in the 2025 Major League Soccer season.

When is Vancouver Whitecaps's next match?

Vancouver Whitecaps next plays on Monday, June 09, 2025 at 01:00 UTC against Seattle Sounders in the Major League Soccer.

What are Vancouver Whitecaps's recent results?

Vancouver Whitecaps's most recent match was Vancouver Whitecaps 0-0 Minnesota United on May 29, 2025.

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