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Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Sabbi shines bright as Whitecaps crush SKC in shocking shutout
Yohei Takaoka notched up yet another clean sheet as the Vancouver Whitecaps blanked Sporting Kansas City 3-0 on Saturday. The Japanese goalkeeper stopped all three on-target shots he faced to record his Major League Soccer-leading 11th shutout of the season. Emmanuel Sabbi got the 'Caps (13-5-6) on the board in the 35th minute, J.C. Ngando increased the lead before halftime and Mathias Laborda sealed the scoring at 3-0 with a goal in the 87th minute. The home side dominated 54.2 per cent of possession across the game and outshot the visitors 22-12, including a 5-3 edge in on-target shots. Kansas City (6-12-6) is currently third worst in the Western Conference rankings and has lost all three of its recent games (0-2-1). Live Events The Whitecaps are one point behind San Diego FC for the top spot in the Western Conference and have won their previous three games (2-0-1). Throughout the first ten minutes of Saturday's game, Kansas City regularly denied the home team possession of the ball, posing a challenge to the 'Caps. Halfway through the first half, Vancouver settled in and seized charge of the game. Jayden Nelson cut a ball across the top of the six-yard box to Sabbi, who dipped and pushed a shot past SKC goalkeeper John Pulskamp to give the Whitecaps the lead in the 35th minute, making it 1-0. It was Sabbi's sixth goal of the season in all competitions. Before the halftime whistle blew, he nearly added to the total. In the 38th minute, the American striker blasted up and over the Kansas City net. In the 41st minute, he sent a low ball that narrowly missed the post. In the 43rd minute, Vancouver doubled their lead thanks to a rebound. The ball bounced out to Ngando, who placed a right-footed drive in just over Pulskamp's outstretched arm after Sebastian Berhalter nodded a shot towards the net but his attempt was stopped. He gave the 'Caps a 2-0 lead with his second goal of the season. In addition to controlling 56.8% of the first half's possession, the home team had a 12–5 shot advantage, including the game's only two on-target attempts. Kansas City had a good opportunity in the 55th minute and worked hard to score early in the second half. Daniel Salloi, a left winger, sneaked past the Vancouver defence and fired a rocket from the top of the penalty area, but Takaoka jumped to stop it. When striker Brian White stroked a shot into the SKC net in the 68th minute, it looked like the 'Caps had taken a 3-0 lead, but the goal was promptly disallowed. Earlier in the week, White was one of four Whitecaps players that participated in Major League Soccer's all-star celebration. In the 87th minute, Laborda scored Vancouver's third goal of the evening on a corner kick. Laborda nodded the ball in under Pulskamp's arm for his third goal of the season after Berhalter, who also played for the 'Caps at the MLS all-star game, floated it into the six-yard box. Observations Bjorn Utvik started at centre back, replacing Ranko Veselinovic. The Serbian defender tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during last week's 1-1 tie with San Diego FC, and the Whitecaps announced on Tuesday that he will be sidelined for the rest of the season. … Due to discomfort in his groin, Vancouver midfielder Andreas Cubas left the game at halftime. Ralph Priso took his place. … The Whitecaps played their 12th annual Pride game in front of an announced 20,719 spectators. UPCOMING The Whitecaps' next game is against the San Jose Earthquakes on August 9. On the same night, Sporting will host San Diego FC. The Canadian Press initially released this report on July 26, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Sabbi scores, Vancouver Whitecaps blank struggling Sporting Kansas City 3-0
VANCOUVER - Yohei Takaoka chalked up yet another clean sheet as the Vancouver Whitecaps blanked Sporting Kansas City 3-0 on Saturday. The Japanese goalkeeper stopped all three on-target shots he faced to earn his Major League Soccer-leading 11th shutout of the season. Emmanuel Sabbi got the 'Caps (13-5-6) on the board in the 35th minute, J.C. Ngando doubled the lead before halftime and Mathias Laborda sealed the score at 3-0 with a goal in the 87th minute. The home side controlled 54.2 per cent of possession across the game and outshot the visitors 22-12, with a 5-3 edge in on-target shots. Kansas City (6-12-6) is now winless in its last three games (0-2-1) and sit third last in the Western Conference standings. The Whitecaps are unbeaten in their last three outings (2-0-1) and are a single point behind San Diego FC for top spot in the West. Kansas City challenged the 'Caps early on Saturday, repeatedly stripping the home side of the ball through the first 10 minutes. Vancouver settled in and took control of the match midway through the first half. The Whitecaps opened the scoring in the 35th minute when Jayden Nelson sliced a ball across the top of the six-yard box to Sabbi, who slid and poked a shot in past SKC goalkeeper John Pulskamp to make it 1-0. The goal was Sabbi's sixth across all competitions this season. He came close to adding to the tally before the halftime whistle. The American striker sent a shot up and over the Kansas City net in the 38th minute, then sent a low ball sailing just wide of the post in the 41st. A rebound helped double Vancouver's lead in the 43rd minute. Sebastian Berhalter nodded a shot toward the net but his attempt was blocked and the ball popped out to Ngando, who put a right-footed shot in just over Pulskamp's outstretched arm. His second goal of the season gave the 'Caps a 2-0 lead. The home side controlled 56.8 per cent of possession across the first half and held a 12-5 edge in shots, including the only two on-target shots of the frame. Kansas City pushed to get on the board early in the second half and got a solid chance in the 55th minute. Left winger Daniel Salloi snuck through the Vancouver defence and unleashed a rocket from the top of the penalty area, but Takaoka dove to make the save. The 'Caps appeared to go up 3-0 in the 68th minute when striker Brian White touched a shot into the back of the SKC net, but the goal was quickly ruled offside. White was one of four Whitecaps players who took part in Major League Soccer's all-star festivities earlier in the week. Laborda put away Vancouver's third goal of the night in the 87th minute off a corner kick. Berhalter — who also represented the 'Caps at the MLS all-star game — floated a ball into the six-yard box and Laborda nodded it in under Pulskamp's arm for his third goal of the campaign. NOTES Bjorn Utvik started at centre back, replacing Ranko Veselinovic. The Whitecaps announced Tuesday that the Serbian defender will be out for the remainder of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during last week's 1-1 draw with San Diego FC. … Vancouver midfielder Andreas Cubas left the game at halftime with groin tightness. He was replaced by Ralph Priso. … An announced crowd of 20,719 took in the Whitecaps' 12th annual Pride match. NEXT UP The Whitecaps return to action on Aug. 9 when they visit the San Jose Earthquakes. Sporting will host San Diego FC the same night. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 26, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
5 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Sabbi scores, Vancouver Whitecaps blank struggling Sporting Kansas City 3-0
VANCOUVER – Yohei Takaoka chalked up yet another clean sheet as the Vancouver Whitecaps blanked Sporting Kansas City 3-0 on Saturday. The Japanese goalkeeper stopped all three on-target shots he faced to earn his Major League Soccer-leading 11th shutout of the season. Emmanuel Sabbi got the 'Caps (13-5-6) on the board in the 35th minute, J.C. Ngando doubled the lead before halftime and Mathias Laborda sealed the score at 3-0 with a goal in the 87th minute. The home side controlled 54.2 per cent of possession across the game and outshot the visitors 22-12, with a 5-3 edge in on-target shots. Kansas City (6-12-6) is now winless in its last three games (0-2-1) and sit third last in the Western Conference standings. The Whitecaps are unbeaten in their last three outings (2-0-1) and are a single point behind San Diego FC for top spot in the West. Kansas City challenged the 'Caps early on Saturday, repeatedly stripping the home side of the ball through the first 10 minutes. Vancouver settled in and took control of the match midway through the first half. The Whitecaps opened the scoring in the 35th minute when Jayden Nelson sliced a ball across the top of the six-yard box to Sabbi, who slid and poked a shot in past SKC goalkeeper John Pulskamp to make it 1-0. The goal was Sabbi's sixth across all competitions this season. He came close to adding to the tally before the halftime whistle. The American striker sent a shot up and over the Kansas City net in the 38th minute, then sent a low ball sailing just wide of the post in the 41st. A rebound helped double Vancouver's lead in the 43rd minute. Sebastian Berhalter nodded a shot toward the net but his attempt was blocked and the ball popped out to Ngando, who put a right-footed shot in just over Pulskamp's outstretched arm. His second goal of the season gave the 'Caps a 2-0 lead. The home side controlled 56.8 per cent of possession across the first half and held a 12-5 edge in shots, including the only two on-target shots of the frame. Kansas City pushed to get on the board early in the second half and got a solid chance in the 55th minute. Left winger Daniel Salloi snuck through the Vancouver defence and unleashed a rocket from the top of the penalty area, but Takaoka dove to make the save. The 'Caps appeared to go up 3-0 in the 68th minute when striker Brian White touched a shot into the back of the SKC net, but the goal was quickly ruled offside. White was one of four Whitecaps players who took part in Major League Soccer's all-star festivities earlier in the week. Laborda put away Vancouver's third goal of the night in the 87th minute off a corner kick. Berhalter — who also represented the 'Caps at the MLS all-star game — floated a ball into the six-yard box and Laborda nodded it in under Pulskamp's arm for his third goal of the campaign. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. NOTES Bjorn Utvik started at centre back, replacing Ranko Veselinovic. The Whitecaps announced Tuesday that the Serbian defender will be out for the remainder of the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during last week's 1-1 draw with San Diego FC. … Vancouver midfielder Andreas Cubas left the game at halftime with groin tightness. He was replaced by Ralph Priso. … An announced crowd of 20,719 took in the Whitecaps' 12th annual Pride match. NEXT UP The Whitecaps return to action on Aug. 9 when they visit the San Jose Earthquakes. Sporting will host San Diego FC the same night. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 26, 2025.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Our View: Kern judge's water case ruling does not show bias
It's easy to get lost in the technical weeds of a lawsuit, especially over water rights. These cases are complicated and confusing. The only people paying close attention are lawyers, water rights owners, environmentalists and that lonely news reporter who finds writing about water interesting. People fighting over whether Kern River water should flow through Bakersfield are fortunate to have Kern County Superior Court Judge Gregory Pulskamp presiding over a 2022 lawsuit that pits community activists and environmentalists against agricultural water agencies and the city of Bakersfield. Since becoming a superior court judge in 2018, Pulskamp hasn't shied away from complicated and controversial cases. The Kern River case is no exception. During a hearing, Pulskamp noted that 'it's a very significant case to the community. There is a lot of tension in this case and a lot of strong feelings, but I appreciate the professionalism and civility that's been exhibited, so far.' Maybe Pulskamp needs to rethink that civility thing, since the powerful Kern County Water Agency, one of several ag districts that have interests in the case, tried to get the Kern court's presiding judge to boot him off the case. But in a ruling Tuesday, the assistant presiding judge refused to remove Pulskamp. Pulskamp's sin, according to those who wanted him removed? He ordered Bakersfield, which controls the river's diversion structures through the city, to temporarily continue the water's flow to keep fish from dying, while the lawsuit proceeds. The water agency and ag districts appealed Pulskamp's order to the 5th District Court of Appeal, which overruled Pulskamp earlier this year, questioning whether the flow demand is reasonable and how much water is needed to sustain fish. Bring Back the Kern, Kern River Parkway Foundation, Water Audit California, Sierra Club, Center for Biological Diversity and Audubon Society now want the state Supreme Court to review the appeal court's ruling. California Attorney General Rob Bonta and state agencies are siding with the groups. Practically from the time Kern County was settled, the river has been diverted to create our booming agriculture industry. Canals still used today were dug and flowing as early as the 1870s. When the city bought a share of the river in 1977, it also got the riverbed and most of headgates and weirs serving those canals, as well as the responsibility to operate the canals under existing decrees, contracts and agreements. The diversions in those layers of mandates — collectively known as the "Law of the River" — have left the riverbed through Bakersfield dry in all but the wettest years. In the 1990s, community activists — notably Rich O'Neill and Bill Cooper — pressed for the river's return and construction of improvements, such as the Kern River Parkway. However, continuous flow of water into the riverbed remained iffy. In 2022, community activists sued the city and ag water districts to stabilize flow. Then along came the rains of 2023. The river came back. So did the fish. Once the river filled with the epic runoff and fish reappeared, plaintiffs in the 2022 lawsuit obtained Pulskamp's emergency temporary injunction to keep the flow running. The injunction was based on state law that requires dam owners/operators to keep downstream fish populations healthy. Pulskamp's temporary order required Bakersfield to keep sufficient water in the city's stretch of the river to sustain the fish until the 2022 lawsuit is settled. A trial is scheduled in December. This editorial is not meant to take sides on the lawsuit. Rather, it is to point out that Pulskamp's order to temporarily keep water flowing to sustain fish was reasonable under his reading of state law. The appeal court overturning Pulskamp's order is no indication that he is biased against ag water users, as the water agency claims. But any time you have limited water and many people wanting it, you'll get a fight over what is 'reasonable' and who has the 'right' to use it. For about three years now, Pulskamp has submerged himself in the details of this case — issuing orders on numerous motions — some favoring river flow proponents; others favoring ag users. His single temporary injunction order does not demonstrate bias, or support the changing of a judicial horse in the middle this complex legal race.
