Whitecaps tie Sounders 1-1 for 1st playoff spot since 2017

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SEATTLE, WA - OCTOBER 09: Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Janio Bikel (19) defends against Seattle Sounders forward Fredy Montero (12) during an MLS match between the Vancouver Whitecaps and the Seattle Sounders on October 9, 2021 at Lumen Field in Se

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VACOUVER, British Columbia - Ryan Gauld pulled Vancouver even with a header in the 20th minute and the Whitecaps tied the Seattle Sounders 1-1 on Sunday night to earn a playoff spot on the final day of the regular season.

Vancouver (12-9-13) reached the postseason for the first time since 2017. The Whitecaps finished sixth in the Western Conference, setting up a first-round matchup with No. 3 Sporting Kansas City.

Fredy Montero scored for the Sounders (17-8-9) on a penalty kick in the eighth minute. Second-place Seattle will open the playoffs against No. 7 Real Salt Lake.

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