Fafá Picault had a first-half goal, Stuart Armstrong scored late in his second career appearance and the Vancouver Whitecaps blanked the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0.

Ousseni Bouda appeared to score the Quakes’ equalizer, but was ruled offside. The Whitecaps later extended their lead to put the game away.

Stuart Armstrong scored his first Major League Soccer goal and the Vancouver Whitecaps continued their hot streak Saturday, blanking the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0. Fafa Picault also found the back of the net for the ‘Caps (13-8-6) and Ryan Gauld contributed a pair of assists.

As the Major League Soccer season ticks down, Vanni Sartini wants his Vancouver Whitecaps to make a declaration — the team is ready to compete.