Yohei Takaoka's 3rd straight shutout leads Whitecaps past Earthquakes

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Fafa Picault and Stuart Armstrong scored goals to help the Vancouver Whitecaps post a 2-0 home victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night.

Ryan Gauld had both assists to raise his season total to 12 for the Whitecaps (13-8-6, 45 points), who moved into fifth place in the Western Conference. Yohei Takaoka had two saves while registering his third consecutive MLS