Vancouver FC's thrilling 2-2 draw against LAFC in the Western Conference playoffs semifinals ended in a penalty shootout, with the Whitecaps emerging victorious 4-3. The match, played at BC Place on November 22, 2025, saw Son Heung-Min score twice for LAFC, but his missed penalty in the shootout proved costly for the visitors. Vancouver FC's Emmanuel Sabbi and Mathías Laborda scored crucial goals to level the match, before the Whitecaps won the shootout to advance to the Western Conference final. The win marked a significant upset for Vancouver FC, who will now face off against the winner of the other semifinal matchup in the conference final.