White's Four Goals Against Austin

The Striker Set a Vancouver Record in a Big Win Over Austin

Brian White etched his name in Vancouver Whitecaps' record books with a remarkable four-goal masterclass in their commanding 5-1 victory over Austin FC on Saturday, becoming the first player in Whitecaps MLS history to score four times in a single match.

White's scoring barrage came in the 13th, 38th, 59th and 83rd minutes, dismantling an Austin defense that had been one of the league's stingiest, conceding just three goals in their previous seven matches.

"It was just one of those games where you find a good rhythm," White explained after his historic performance. "When you score four, you kind of feel a little bit of a flow, a bit like every shot is going to go in. You try to take more and more shots."

His first goal resulted from Edier Ocampo's long pass into the box, which Daniel Rios flicked to White for a clinical right-footed finish. White doubled the lead when Emmanuel Sabbi threaded a pass between defenders, allowing him to fire home with his left foot from the side of the box.

White completed his hat-trick during a chaotic sequence when he pounced on a rebound after Ranko Veselinovic's shot hit the post. His shot deflected off defender Brendan Hines-Ike's face into the net. White's fourth came after Ali Ahmed provided the assist for another precise finish.

The performance moves White to 64 career goals for Vancouver, placing him fifth in all-time club scoring, just one behind Carl Valentine. "It's special when you get to be associated with the Ring of Honour names, guys that have cemented what this club means on and off the field," White reflected.

The victory propelled the Whitecaps (6-1-1) to the top of the MLS Western Conference with 19 points, continuing their best-ever MLS start. White's historic night further energizes a Vancouver side already riding high after advancing to the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals.