Ryan Gauld returned from injury, scored, and helped Vancouver Whitecaps win 4-2 to claim their fourth straight Canadian Championship.

Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld returned from a nearly seven-month knee injury absence, scoring in a 4-2 win over Vancouver FC to help secure the team’s fourth straight Canadian Championship title. The 31-year-old midfielder, praised by coach Jesper Sorensen for his leadership, made an immediate impact off the bench. The Whitecaps, now 16-6-9 with 57 points, prepare to host the San Jose Earthquakes in a crucial Western Conference clash as both teams vie for playoff positioning.