Yohei Takaoka
VAN
Goalkeeper
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Mar 16, 1996 (30)
Right
6'1"
176 lb
Ranking
Grades
Key Grades
2026 Major League Soccer
Overall Grades by game
2026 Major League Soccer
Upcoming matches
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Vancouver Stadium
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Concedes one in win
Takaoka had four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win against Austin FC.
Analysis: Takaoka was called into action on several occasions, making four saves including a diving stop as Vancouver held on for the result. The goal he conceded came from Marcelino Uzuni intercepting a backpass before finishing tidily, leaving him with little he could have done. His 68.2 save percentage and 12 clean sheets across 29 matches this season reflect one of the stronger individual campaigns among MLS goalkeepers, and with 91 shots faced, the defense in front of him has given him a significant workload. His next fixture against Colorado, who sit ninth in the Western Conference, presents a favorable opportunity to add to his clean sheet tally.
Beaten once Wednesday
Takaoka allowed a goal while making three saves during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Takaoka allowed the lone goal of the match in the 34th minute as Vancouver dropped all three points Wednesday. The keeper has allowed two goals while combining for three saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. Takaoka and the Whitecaps take on Dallas at home Saturday.
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