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Aziel Jackson’s Debut Goal Lifts Whitecaps Past Real Salt Lake in MLS Opener

Yohei Takaoka posted a two-save shutout to start Vancouver's campaign.

Overview

  • Jackson’s 57th-minute left-footed finish past Rafael Cabral stood as the winner on his first goal for Vancouver.
  • Vancouver held a 13-10 shot edge with a 5-2 advantage on target, growing into control after halftime.
  • An Ariath Piol strike for RSL in the 38th minute was overturned for offside following video review.
  • Real Salt Lake were without last season’s leading scorer Diego Luna due to a training injury earlier in the week.
  • B.C. Place announced 23,546 in attendance for the club’s 500th MLS regular-season game, with Vancouver hosting C.S. Cartagines midweek before Toronto FC on Feb. 28.