Ryan Gauld pulled Vancouver even with a header in the 20th minute and the Whitecaps tied the Seattle Sounders 1-1 to earn a playoff spot on the final day of the regular season.
Before heading to Munich, Alphonso Davies put on a show for Vancouver fans, scoring twice in the Whitecaps' 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers in the season finale.
Clint Dempsey shot past Vancouver goalkeeper for his first and second playoff goal in two seasons, as the Sounders advance to the MLS Western Conference finals.