Yohei Takaoka
29-Year-Old
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
MLS
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Takaoka is heading into his third season with Vancouver, and he's coming off two nearly identical seasons. He's started 35 and 37 matches, conceded 51 and 50 goals, and made 103 and 99 saves in his first two seasons, respectively in 2023 and 2024. Takaoka has never been the problem for Vancouver, but he hasn't been the goalkeeper who can steal a game and get them over the hump in the MLS Cup playoffs. The playing style of Vancouver's new coach could change Takaoka's situation, with a defensively-minded coach potentially giving him the chance to reach double-digit clean sheets for the first time in MLS.
Signs new Vancouver deal
Takaoka signed a new contract with the Whitecaps until June 2027, the club announced Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Takaoka played a big role in the Whitecaps reaching the 2025 MLS Finals. Between the regular season and the playoffs, the Japanese goalkeeper recorded 14 clean sheets (13 in the regular season), making 99 saves while allowing 45 goals across 39 appearances. He should remain as the Whitecaps' No. 1 goalkeeper for the foreseeable future.
Takaoka played a big role in the Whitecaps reaching the 2025 MLS Finals. Between the regular season and the playoffs, the Japanese goalkeeper recorded 14 clean sheets (13 in the regular season), making 99 saves while allowing 45 goals across 39 appearances. He should remain as the Whitecaps' No. 1 goalkeeper for the foreseeable future.
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Allows three in MLS Final
Takaoka registered one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Inter Miami CF.
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Sends Whitecaps to MLS Cup
Takaoka made three saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win versus San Diego FC.
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Moving on to conference finals
Takaoka had five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-2 (6-5) penalty shootout win versus Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 102nd minute.
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Two saves for win
Takaoka had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 (5-3) penalty shootout victory over FC Dallas.
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Easy clean sheet
Takaoka had no saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus FC Dallas.
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