Édier Ocampo named to MLS Team of the Matchday 35

VANCOUVER, BC – Major League Soccer announced on Monday that Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender Édier Ocampo has been named to the MLS' Team of the Matchday for Matchday 35 following his performance in the Blue and White's 2-0 road victory over Sporting Kansas City. With the win, the 'Caps set a new club record of 55 points in an MLS regular season, eclipsing the previous record of 53 set in 2015, and tied their club record of 16 wins in an MLS season from 2015. In addition, the 'Caps set a new club record of 56 goals scored in an MLS regular season, breaking the previous high from 2023, while also setting an MLS era record of 80 goals across all competitions, surpassing the 78 from 2023.

Ocampo scored his third goal of the season in the win, finding the back of the net in the second minute off of a tidy finish inside the box. It was the 'Caps fastest goal of the year thus far, beating out Sam Adekugbe's third minute strike against LA Galaxy on March 2. The Colombian also recorded eight recoveries, six successful duels won, three successful tackles won, two interceptions, one block, and 84% passing accuracy in what was his 32nd start across all competitions. This marks Ocampo's second Team of the Matchday selection this season (Matchday 9).

Ali Ahmed (Matchday 33), Sebastian Berhalter (Matchday 4, Matchday 25, Matchday 33), Tristan Blackmon (Matchday 4, Matchday 7, Matchday 12), Mathías Laborda (Matchday 3, Matchday 27, Matchday 33), Thomas Müller (Matchday 30, Matchday 33), Jayden Nelson (Matchday 1), J.C. Ngando (Matchday 27), Emmanuel Sabbi (Matchday 8, Matchday 21, Matchday 33), head coach Jesper Sørensen (Matchday 4, Matchday 8, Matchday 33), Pedro Vite (Matchday 1, Matchday 10), and Brian White (Matchday 2, Matchday 8, Matchday 12, Matchday 15) have also received Team of the Matchday recognition for their performances thus far during the regular season.

F: Lionel Messi (MIA), Alonso Martínez (NYC), Son Heung-Min (LAFC)
M: Brendan McSorley (STL), Evander (CIN), Martín Ojeda (ORL), Denis Bouanga (LAFC)
D: Richie Laryea (TOR), Joel Waterman (CHI), Édier Ocampo (VAN)
GK: Brad Stuver (ATX)

Coach: Pascal Jansen (NYC)

Bench: Matt Freese (NYC), Tim Parker (RBNY), Christian Cappis (DAL), Jack McGlynn (HOU), Miguel Almirón (ATL), Marcel Hartel (STL), Myrto Uzuni (ATX), Christian Benteke (DC), Brenner (CIN)

Whitecaps FC are right back in action this coming Wednesday, September 24 as they host Cascadia rivals Portland Timbers at BC Place. A win would clinch the 'Caps record eighth Cascadia Cup and a guaranteed top four finish in the Western Conference. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. PT. For tickets, visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets.