YOHEI TAKAOKA NEWS

Two saves Wednesday Takaoka had two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Takaoka didn't face too much volume even after the sending off, stopping all but one of the three shots he faced. It wasn't enough for the draw, and it's a second loss in a row for Takaoka. This is starting to look like his 2023 campaign, a hot start followed by the entire team cooling off.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in rout Takaoka registered four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Takaoka stopped four of the seven shots he faced but got no help from midfield and attack. The goalkeeper has been solid to start the season but this was always going to be a difficult match. Takaoka will have easier matches to look forward to in the coming weeks.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Single save in draw Takaoka recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Austin FC.

Impact Takaoka faced just one shot and stopped it to come away with the clean sheet Saturday. The goalkeeper isn't going to have many clean sheets easier than that. On the whole it was a solid showing, though he clearly wasn't overly tested, as the defense in front of him limited any dangerous chances.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight saves Saturday Takaoka registered eight saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact The eight saves were a season-high mark for Takaoka, who was coming off seven straight outings with two or three saves. He's averaging 3.1 saves per match this season, and he's also registered three clean sheets over nine appearances. He will have another tough matchup at home against Austin on Saturday.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in win Takaoka recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Takaoka stopped both shots he faced and came away with the clean sheet during Saturday's big win over Seattle. The goalkeeper got off to a hot start in 2023 and slowed down, so there's some concern he could slow down in 2024 as well. Still this hot start seems far more sustainable, as the entire Whitecaps team is in fine form.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three in loss Takaoka made two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Takaoka was able to save just two of the five shots on target he faced as Whitecaps fell to Galaxy by a score of 1-3. Takaoka and Whitecaps were coming off a clean sheet performance in their previous match, but the three goals allowed marked a new season worst. Takaoka's next test will come Saturday as Whitecaps travel to take-on perennial contender Seattle Sounders.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet against Toronto FC Takaoka had three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Toronto FC.

Impact Takaoka registered three saves and two clearances and secured his second clean sheet of the season. He has recorded 10 saves in the last four games, but has conceded five goals in those games.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Takaoka earns shutout, White scores as Vancouver Whitecaps defeat Toronto

Yohei Takaoka stopped the two shots he faced while Brian White scored as the Vancouver Whitecaps earned a 4-0 win over Toronto

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Escapes with win Takaoka made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Portland Timbers.

Impact Takaoka stopped two of the four shots he faced Saturday, doing just enough to come away with a win. The goalkeeper didn't cover himself in glory but a win's a win and the shots that beat him were well placed. The Vancouver defense is looking far more stable in 2024, giving Takaoka a better chance in most matches.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two in loss Takaoka registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Takaoka conceded two goals in a match for the first time among his four appearances on the season. He also registered at least two saves for the fourth consecutive outing. Up next for the Whitecaps is a meeting with the Portland Timbers on Saturday.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day for win Takaoka had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over FC Dallas.

Impact Takaoka faced only three shots during Saturday's win and did well to stop two of them and come away with the win. The goalkeeper probably would have liked the clean sheet but the comfortable win and a defensive unit that look far more cohesive is a good start to 2024. Takaoka has shown some upside, especially if the Vancouver defense can be consistent.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Clean sheet Saturday Takaoka made two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Takaoka got on the board with his first clean sheet of 2024 during the second match of the season. The goalkeeper is off to a solid start with six saves and just a single goal conceded in the first two matches. This team has a solid defensive unit that has had a season to grow together, limiting some of the tougher chances Takaoka faced previously.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Four saves in draw Takaoka had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Takaoka repelled four shots on target in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Charlotte. The appearance was Takaoka's first start of the season after veteran newcomer Joe Bendik started the team's first match but was unavailable Saturday due to injury. After appearing 35 times (35 starts) and earning eight clean sheets over the 2023 campaign, Vancouver added to their goalkeeping depth in the offseason. All eyes will be on the manager's selection for goalkeeper when the team sheets are unveiled before Vancouver's next match Saturday, when the team travels to face off against San Jose.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Heroic in finale Takaoka made six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Takaoka did everything asked of him and gave his club a chance, stopping six of the seven shots he faced. It wasn't enough in the end and the goalkeeper's first season with Vancouver now comes to an end. He finishes with 35 starts, eight clean sheets and 103 saves while conceding 51 goals behind a very leaky defensive unit. Takaoka had excellent stretches but will hope to find some more consistency in 2024.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes five in playoff loss Takaoka recorded one save and allowed five goals in Saturday's 5-2 defeat to Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Takaoka conceded a season-high five goals in Saturday's playoff loss. It was not the best time to have his worst performance of the season, as he and the Whitecaps now find themselves one loss away from being eliminated from the playoffs. He takes on LAFC again next Sunday, this time at home.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Six saves in draw Takaoka allowed a goal while making six saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with LAFC.

Impact Takaoka conceded a goal in the first half, but blanked LA in the second 45 as Vancouver came from behind for a point. The keeper ends the regular season allowing 45 goals in 33 league starts while keeping eight clean sheets and making 96 saves.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eighth clean sheet Takaoka had five saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Takaoka stopped all five shots that came his way to earn an eighth clean sheet in his debut MLS season. The goalkeeper has found some impressive form, with two clean sheets in a row and will need to be at his very best in the final match of the regular season, a tough clash with LAFC.

OCTOBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps' Takaoka, Sounders' Frei duel to scoreless draw

Yohei Takaoka finished with five saves for Vancouver to offset Stefan Frei’s league-leading 13th clean sheet of the season as the Whitecaps played the Seattle Sounders to a scorele...

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Keeps clean sheet versus St. Louis Takaoka made two saves and kept a clean sheet during Wednesday's 3-0 win over St. Louis.

Impact Takaoka redeemed himself from the mistake committed on the previous match, making a miraculous save to prevent the opposition from opening the scoring just before halftime. Then, he just saw his side dominate the second frame to get the 3-0 win. This was the first clean sheet in seven games for the goalkeeper, who will try to keep it up during Saturday's visit to Seattle.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice versus DC United Takaoka made one save and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-2 draw against DC United.

Impact Takaoka allowed two goals for the third consecutive match but, opposite to what he did on the previous two, this time he was the villain for Vancouver, committing a huge mistake with his feet that led to the opposition's first goal. With lots of ups and downs throughout his first MLS campaign, the goalkeeper will try to bounce back during Wednesday's clash against St. Louis City SC.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heroic once more Takaoka registered six saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Takaoka faced eight shots during the draw, and made six saves, moving him to 13 saves in his past two matches. The Vancouver defense has had some major problems with limiting chances, more often than not leaving Takaoka with everything to do in net. Takaoka has been held to just six clean sheets in 20 appearances after earning four in a row in the opening stages of 2023.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heroic in loss Takaoka made seven saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake.

Impact Takaoka came away with the loss Sunday but had perhaps one of the best performances of his season. The goalkeeper piled on seven saves but couldn't do enough to shut out Salt Lake. Takaoka is playing behind a leaky defense that limits his clean sheet upside.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four goals in loss Takaoka recorded one save and allowed four goals in Thursday's 4-1 defeat to Houston Dynamo.

Impact Takaoka had a game to forget, conceding four goals to Houston in a tough road loss. The goalkeeper has only one clean sheet in his last 14 starts. He will look to bounce back when they visit Real Salt Lake on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one in win Takaoka made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Takaoka replicated his performance from the last match, registering two saves while allowing one goal. The 27-year-old has had a pretty rough season with Vancouver, only notching six clean sheets in 27 matches while averaging 2.5 saves a match. His next match will not be any easier when Vancouver visits Houston to play the Dynamo.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in draw Takaoka recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.

Impact Takaoka has allowed seven goals on 13 saves in the last six matches to bring his average saves per game to 2.5. However, he has only been able to keep six clean sheets in 26 appearances during his first season in the MLS. The keeper will face off against Toronto in the next match on Sep 16, who have scored five goals in the last five contests.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE