Vancouver FC ends a six-game skid with a 2-1 win over York United, securing their first home triumph since August 2024.
Vancouver FC Finally Finds Relief at Home
The wait is over for Vancouver FC fans. After six straight matches without a win, the Eagles finally soared again, claiming a 2-1 victory over York United at Willoughby Community Park on Sunday afternoon. Even sweeter? It marked their first home triumph since August 2024.
The timing could not have been better. Just days earlier, Vancouver had celebrated a hard-fought Canadian Championship semifinal win over Atlético Ottawa. That momentum clearly carried into league play.
Ndiaye Strikes First, York Hits Back
The match opened with a burst of energy from the hosts. Pathé Ndiaye found himself unmarked in front of an open net, and he made no mistake. The early strike sent the home crowd into full voice.
But York United wasted little time answering back. An equalizer quickly silenced the celebrations and reset the contest, setting up a tense battle before the break.
Gee’s Deflected Goal Restores the Lead
Vancouver regained control just before halftime with a moment of clever play. Thierno Bah, instead of swinging in a routine free-kick, slipped the ball to Paris Gee. Gee cut inside with confidence, fired his shot, and—thanks to a heavy deflection—restored Vancouver’s advantage at 2-1.
It was the kind of fortunate break the Eagles had been missing during their slump.
Holding Firm Until the Final Whistle
With the lead back in their hands, Vancouver tightened their defense and kept York at arm’s length for the rest of the match. The determination was clear—there would be no collapse this time.
The win not only ends a frustrating run but also injects fresh belief into the squad. Fans will be eager to see if Vancouver can build on this result when they host the Halifax Wanderers on Sunday, September 28 at 3 p.m.
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