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Whitecaps FC fall short in bid for first place, will host San Jose in Knockout Round

PORTLAND, OR – Vancouver Whitecaps FC captain Kendall Waston scored his fourth goal on the season, but Liam Ridgewell and Darren Mattocks each found the net as the Portland Timbers rallied to win 2-1 at Providence Park on Decision Day on Sunday afternoon.

With the loss, the ‘Caps bid for first place falls short as they finish third in the Western Conference with a 15W-12L-7D record, and will host sixth-place San Jose Earthquakes in the Knockout Round at BC Place. Stay tuned to whitecapsfc.com for schedule confirmation and ticket information.

The ‘Caps drew first blood in the 29th minute on Waston’s header off Yordy Reyna’s well-delivered free kick.