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Isaac Boehmer hasn’t played much for the Vancouver Whitecaps this season.

The 22-year-old Canadian goalkeeper made his latest appearance count on Wednesday, leading the ‘Caps to a third straight Canadian Championship title with a 0-0 (4-2) victory over Toronto FC.

Boehmer stopped all seven on-target shots he faced in regulation — including a penalty-kick stop on Toronto star Federico Bernardeschi in the 38th minute — then denied two more from the spot to clinch the win.

“We know that Isaac is a leader, even if he’s a young kid. He has the leadership,” said Whitecaps head coach Vanni Sartini. “So (this game) tells us that I think that he’s ready to compete for the number one spot next year.”

The six-foot-two, 185-pound ‘keeper has been Vancouver’s starter throughout the tournament and posted a pair of clean sheets against Canadian Premier League side Pacific FC in the two-legged semifinal.

Boehmer was …

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