Vancouver FC finally secured their first win of the 2025 Canadian Premier League season, defeating Valour 3-1 on the road on May 4, 2025. This vital victory at IG Field ended Vancouver's winless streak and provided a massive boost to team morale. Vancouver took a surprise early lead and never looked back, adding a second goal before halftime to stun the home crowd. Valour pulled one back early in the second half to set up a tense finish, but Vancouver sealed the three points with a breakaway goal in stoppage time. The match result showcased a much-improved attacking performance from Vancouver, who capitalized on their chances clinically. The win lifted Vancouver off the bottom of the table, while Valour's defensive issues were again exposed. The Vancouver manager called it a turning point, and the Valour coach criticized his team's slow start.