Valour FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps played to an entertaining 2-2 draw in the Canadian Championship on May 21, 2025, setting up a fascinating second leg. The match saw Valour, the underdogs, take a shock two-goal lead in the first half with a pair of incisive finishes that stunned the MLS side. Vancouver regrouped at halftime and mounted a strong comeback, scoring twice in a ten-minute period in the second half to restore parity. The Whitecaps dominated possession and had several chances to win the game late on, but Valour's defense held firm under intense pressure. The result is a fantastic one for Valour, who take two away goals back to their home leg, while Vancouver will be frustrated not to have turned their dominance into a victory. The tie remains wide open heading into the return fixture.