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Kimito Nono's First Two MLS Goals Rally DC United to 3-3 Draw with Whitecaps
A dramatic 3-3 draw fueled by offensive play and resilience saw 26,080 fans witness Vancouver Whitecaps hold their Western Conference lead.
- On Saturday, the Vancouver Whitecaps and D.C. United played to a 3-3 draw at BC Place before an announced crowd of 26,080, with Thomas Muller scoring and adding an assist for the home side.
- Both sides entered the match missing several key players due to international duty, with Vancouver without midfielder Andres Cubas and D.C. United without Tai Baribo, forcing depleted lineups despite the high-scoring contest.
- Striker Brian White set a career-high 17th goal of the season for Vancouver, while winger Bruno Caicedo also scored off a Muller assist; defender Lucas Bartlett equalized twice for D.C. United.
- Rookie Kimito Nono netted two goals, including an 80th-minute equalizer that secured the draw for United, while goalkeeper Sean Johnson recorded six saves and Yohei Takaoka made four stops for Vancouver.
- The Whitecaps travel to face the Chicago Fire on Oct. 6, while D.C. United visits Inter Miami on Oct. 10 as both teams continue their regular-season push with eight games remaining for Vancouver.
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Back-and-forth match leaves Whitecaps with 3-3 drew against DC United
It was a match for the neutrals as the Vancouver Whitecaps drew 3-3 with DC United in a back-and-forth affair. Goals from Brian White, Bruno Caicedo and Thomas Müller for the Whitecaps were muted by a solid brace from Kimito Nono. Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sørensen was critical of the match, pointing to set plays […] The post Back-and-forth match leaves Whitecaps with 3-3 drew against DC United first appeared on A51.
The German signed a goal and an assist at BC Place, while Kimito Nono sealed the 3-3 to the 80th minute.
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Total News Sources11
Leaning Left5Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution56% Left
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources lean Left
56% Left
L 56%
C 44%
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