ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Ryan Gauld had assists on goals by Brian White, Mathias Laborda and Sebastian Berhalter to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United on Wednesday night.
Vancouver (9-7-4) jumped out to a 2-0 lead just 17 minutes into the match before handing Minnesota United (8-8-5) its fifth loss in a row.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Ryan Gauld had assists on goals by Brian White, Mathias Laborda and Sebastian Berhalter to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Minnesota United on Wednesday night.
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White (24) celebrates with midfielder Ryan Gauld (25) after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota United goalkeeper Alec Smir, front, reacts after the second goal scored by the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
A yellow card is issued to Minnesota United forward Jeong Sang-Bin (not pictured) during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota United goalkeeper Alec Smir (30) points during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White (24) celebrates with midfielder Ryan Gauld (25) after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Gauld, left, and Minnesota United midfielder Alejandro Bran battle for possession during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Gauld, left, and Minnesota United midfielder Alejandro Bran (25) battle for possession during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota United defender Devin Padelford (2) reacts after missing a shot attempt during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, left, and Minnesota United defender Miguel Tapias battle for possession of the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka stops a shot during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, bottom, is acknowledged by defender Bjorn Inge Utvik after stopping a shot during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, center left, defends against a shot during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Alessandro Schopf, left, and Minnesota United midfielder Joseph Rosales battle for possession of the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Alessandro Schopf, right, and Minnesota United midfielder Joseph Rosales battle for possession of the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, left, and Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall battle for possession of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White (24) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, left, celebrates after scoring during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, left, and Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall battle for possession of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, second left, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps defender Mathias Laborda (2) celebrates after scoring a goal past Minnesota United goalkeeper Alec Smir, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota United head coach Eric Ramsay answers questions during a press conference after the 3-1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
White used an assist from Ryan Gauld to score in the 4th minute. It was the ninth goal this season for White, who scored three times in a come-from-behind 4-3 victory over St. Louis City last time out.
The Whitecaps took a two-goal lead when Gauld and Sebastian Berhalter notched assists on defender Mathias Laborda's second goal of the season. Berhalter's assist was his second this season. Laborda had one goal last season as a rookie.
Minnesota United pulled within a goal by halftime after Bongokuhle Hlongwane found the net unassisted from close range in the 30th minute. It was his sixth netter this season.
Vancouver regained a two-goal lead and held it after Berhalter took passes from Gauld and Alessandro Schöpf in the 60th minute and scored for the second time this season and the fourth time in his career. Gauld's assist was his seventh of the campaign, while Schöpf's was his second.
Yohei Takaoka finished with two saves in goal for the Whitecaps.
Alec Smir, 25, had one save for Minnesota United in his first career start and appearance.
It was the first of four straight road matches for the Whitecaps, who play at CF Montreal on Saturday.
Minnesota United, which hasn't won since beating Sporting Kansas City 3-1 to begin June, travels to play the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday.
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Minnesota United goalkeeper Alec Smir attempts to stop a pass resulting in a Vancouver Whitecaps goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White (24) celebrates with midfielder Ryan Gauld (25) after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota United goalkeeper Alec Smir, front, reacts after the second goal scored by the Vancouver Whitecaps during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
A yellow card is issued to Minnesota United forward Jeong Sang-Bin (not pictured) during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota United goalkeeper Alec Smir (30) points during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White (24) celebrates with midfielder Ryan Gauld (25) after scoring a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Gauld, left, and Minnesota United midfielder Alejandro Bran battle for possession during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Gauld, left, and Minnesota United midfielder Alejandro Bran (25) battle for possession during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota United defender Devin Padelford (2) reacts after missing a shot attempt during the second half of an MLS soccer match against the Vancouver Whitecaps in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, left, and Minnesota United defender Miguel Tapias battle for possession of the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka stops a shot during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, bottom, is acknowledged by defender Bjorn Inge Utvik after stopping a shot during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, center left, defends against a shot during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Alessandro Schopf, left, and Minnesota United midfielder Joseph Rosales battle for possession of the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Alessandro Schopf, right, and Minnesota United midfielder Joseph Rosales battle for possession of the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, left, and Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall battle for possession of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White (24) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, left, celebrates after scoring during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, left, and Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall battle for possession of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, second left, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Vancouver Whitecaps defender Mathias Laborda (2) celebrates after scoring a goal past Minnesota United goalkeeper Alec Smir, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
Minnesota United head coach Eric Ramsay answers questions during a press conference after the 3-1 loss to the Vancouver Whitecaps of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)
