During a recent MLS match between the Vancouver Whitecaps and Austin FC, an unexpected interruption occurred when a mouse ran onto the field. The game was briefly paused as Austin's goalkeeper, Brad Stuver, took it upon himself to rescue the mouse and return it safely off the pitch. This light-hearted moment did not distract from the Whitecaps' impressive performance; they won 5-1, led by striker Brian White's four goals. Additionally, Vancouver is performing well in the Concacaf Champions Cup, reaching the semifinals to face Inter Miami and superstar Lionel Messi.
Proving he could save more than goals, Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver made full use of his gloves and dutifully scooped the rodent up and took it to the side of the field so play could resume after a delay of just over a minute.
The pause did little to interrupt the Whitecaps' flying start to the season. The surprise package of the early weeks of 2025, Vancouver came into the game top of the Western Conference.
Vancouver has also been excelling in continental competition, reaching the semifinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup where it will face Inter Miami and Lionel Messi.
The game was just seven minutes old when the visiting Austin went to take a corner kick, only for the referee to draw attention to the halfway line where a mouse had scurried onto the field of play.
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