Becher rallies Whitecaps to draw with Minnesota United

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Simon Becher scored unassisted in his first match of the season and it got here within the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time, rallying the Vancouver Whitecaps to a dramatic 1-1 draw with Minnesota United on Saturday night time.

Becher subbed in and performed 20 minutes earlier than delivering the equalizer. His solely different purpose got here final season when he subbed in for an eight-minute stint and scored within the Whitecaps’ 2-1 win over the Houston Dynamo.

Minnesota United (2-0-2) was the one workforce to beat Vancouver (0-2-3) twice final season. Minnesota United, off to one of the best begin in membership historical past, and St. Louis City entered the day as the one two Major League Soccer groups with a pair of street wins.

Yohei Takaoka completed with two saves for Vancouver. Clint Irwin stopped 4 photographs for Minnesota United.

The Whitecaps had a 23-8 benefit in photographs and a 5-2 edge in photographs on purpose.

The Whitecaps now tilt their heads towards a three-match homestand at BC Place beginning subsequent weekend. First up is an all-Canadian conflict in opposition to CF Montréal on April 1, adopted by CONCACAF Champions League quarterfinal motion in opposition to LAFC on April 5.

The stretch concludes with a Cascadia matchup in opposition to Portland Timbers on April 8 within the membership’s annual Vaisakhi Night.

Minnesota United travels to play St. Louis City on Saturday.