Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, left, smiles after his goal during the first half oa an MLS playoff match against the Portland Timbers on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in Portland, Ore. (Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP)

Vancouver Whitecaps players celebrate after midfielder Ryan Gauld's goal during the first half oa an MLS playoff match against the Portland Timbers on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 in Portland, Ore. (Sean Meagher/The Oregonian via AP)

Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Stuart Armstrong, right, celebrates the goal against the Portland Timbers during the second half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)

Vancouver Whitecaps Ranko Veselinović, left, Brian White, right, celebrate a goal against the Portland Timbers during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Brian White, reacts to a foul call against the Portland Timbers during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)

Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Ryan Gauld scores a goal during the first half of an MLS soccer match against the Portland Timbers Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Howard Lao)