Whitecaps beat FC Dallas 3-2, Berhalter scores twice

FRISCO, Texas — Sebastian Berhalter scored twice in his first multigoal game of the season, powering the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-2 victory over FC Dallas on Wednesday night and extending their unbeaten streak to seven matches.

The Whitecaps, now 9-1-2, reclaimed first place in both the MLS Supporters' Shield standings and the Western Conference. They lead the league with a plus-21 goal difference, rank second with 30 goals scored and third with just nine conceded. Vancouver entered the match on the heels of back-to-back winless results, including 1-1 draws against the LA Galaxy and San Jose Earthquakes, but dominated after taking a halftime lead. Under head coach Jesper Sorensen, the team remains unbeaten in MLS play when ahead at the break, with a 21-0-3 record in such situations.

Berhalter opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, blasting a shot from outside the penalty arc that goalkeeper Michael Collodi parried with one hand before it bounced off the crossbar and in to tie the game at 1-1. Four minutes later, an own goal by Dallas defender Osaze Urhoghide made it 2-1 for Vancouver. Berhalter sealed the win in the 64th minute with a first-touch strike from a feed by Kenji...