PORTLAND, OREGON – Vancouver Whitecaps FC wrapped up the 2016 preseason with a 3-1 win over Minnesota United FC on Saturday afternoon at Providence Park in the 2016 Simple Invitational.
Pedro Morales recorded a first-half brace while Octavio Rivero headed in a goal off a rebound as Vancouver jumped to a three-goal lead before the halftime whistle. Damion Lowe scored the lone goal for Minnesota United FC in the second half but the 'Caps early advantage was too much for the NASL side to overcome.
Each team played most of the second half with 10 men as United FC defender Kevin Venegas was shown a red card three minutes after intermission, and Whitecaps FC midfielder Kianz Froese received his second yellow card caution in the 62nd minute.