SAN DIEGO (Interstat) — The Vancouver Whitecaps opened their MLS season with a surprising 3-1 road victory over San Diego FC on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium. Substitute Brian White led the charge with two first-half goals, finding the net in the 8th and 45th+2 minutes. Whitecaps goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega scored a rare goal in the 11th minute but was later shown a red card in the 79th. San Diego’s lone response came from forward Hirving Lozano, who scored in the 60th minute. The result was an upset, as statistical models heavily favored the home side. Vancouver begins the campaign 1-0-0, while San Diego starts 0-1-0.