JAKE NERWINSKI NEWS

Still negotiating Nerwinski is in negotiations to extend his contract with St. Louis, the club announced.

Impact Nerwinski's contract option was declined, but he's negotiating a return to the club. The defender was a constant starter during his first season with the club, but failed to feature much during his second season, making just 11 appearances. The defender was fit throughout the season but simply out of favor, and will need to agree on a contract that fits his minimal role to return to the club.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late goal in easy win Nerwinski scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Nerwinski entered the game in the final stages of the second half, and the defender closed out the scoring following a set-up from Marcel Hartel. That said, Nerwinski is not expected to carry a lot of fantasy upside going forward as a mere option off the bench.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Whips in four crosses Nerwinski generated four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Nerwinski had a decent performance on both sides of the pitch on Saturday, registering one chance created and four crosses in the attack to go along with two interceptions, two clearances and three tackles won. He has now started the past four games after a slight spell with injuries and should be their normal starter for playoffs.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists at Minnesota Nerwinski assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 win against Minnesota United.

Impact Nerwinski assisted Joao Klauss' equalizer in the 64th minute to help St Louis earn the road win. The right-back now has two assists in the season. He's been in and out the squad lately, starting in only four of the last 13 games.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension served Nerwinski served his one-match ban and is eligible to return for Sunday's trip to LA Galaxy.

Impact Nerwinski picked up the suspension due to yellow card accumulation but is now set for a return. The defender has been a consistent starter, though Akil Watts has seen more minutes due to Nerwinski's suspension issues.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still suspended Nerwinski will serve another one-match suspension for Saturday's match against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Nerwinski has only started twice in the last five matches played, totaling seven crosses (one accurate) and five clearances. With Akil Watts getting more starts, he will likely continue to get the start at right back once he returns.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Orlando Nerwinski was shown a second yellow card during stoppage time in Saturday's clash with Orlando.

Impact Nerwinski made it all the way to second half stoppage time before seeing a second yellow card. The defender will now miss an Aug. 30 clash with Dallas due to the red card. Lucas Bartlett is one potential option to take over for the mid-week match against Dallas.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against RSL Nerwinski assisted a goal and won one of one tackles in Wednesday's 3-1 defeat against Real Salt Lake. He also made a block, a clearance and three interceptions in the match.

Impact Nerwinski recorded his first assist in MLS since the 2018 season finale almost five years ago with a floated cross to the head of Nicholas Gioacchini on Wednesday. He's started all 18 of St. Louis' league matches at right-back this season.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps' Brian White aims to 'beat up' former Jersey Boys running mate Jake Nerwinski Stakes are high as the Whitecaps visit expansion side St. Louis City SC on Saturday with valuable Western Conference points on the line.

MAY 26, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Keeps clean sheet in win Nerwinski made two clearances, an interception and won one of four tackles in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Sporting KC.

Impact Nerwinski and St. Louis kept their first clean sheet since March on Saturday after shutting out Kansas City in the first edition of the I-70 derby. He's started every single league match at right-back this season.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in loss Nerwinski made a clearance, two interceptions and won one of two tackles in Saturday's match against the Sounders. Unfortunately for him, he also scored an own goal in the 3-0 defe...

Impact Nerwinski tacked on a late goal for his opponents coming from a corner kick situation. St. Louis have now suffered back-to-back shut out defeats after winning each of their first five MLS matches this season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atencio, Ruidíaz lead Sounders to 3-0 win over St Louis City

Joshua Atencio and Raúl Ruidíaz scored second-half goals to spark the Seattle Sounders to a 3-0 victory over St. Louis City

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes shot in win Nerwinski took a shot and made an interception in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Charlotte FC.

Impact Nerwinski has started each of St. Louis' first two MLS games at right-back, though the expansion side has conceded three goals in that span despite winning both matches.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Contract negotiations ongoing Nerwinski's contract with the Whitecaps has run out but the club is still in talks with the player and have until Nov. 14 to make a decision about his future.

Impact Nerwinski kept five clean sheets in 24 MLS appearances (20 starts) this season as he mostly competed with Javain Brown for the final starting spot in Vancouver's back-three alongside Tristan Blackmon and Ranko Veselinovic. Nerwinski will become a free agent if the club decides not to extend his contract by the November deadline.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps take shutout streak into matchup with Minnesota United

The Vancouver Whitecaps come into a matchup against Minnesota United after recording three straight shutout wins

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Saturday Nerwinski (eye) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with LAFC.

Impact Nerwinski is on the bench Saturday after picking up an eye injury in June. The defender was always aiming to return for the match against LAFC and appears to be right on schedule. Nerwinski will hope to compete for a spot in the starting XI once more.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps bring shutout streak into matchup against Los Angeles FC

The Vancouver Whitecaps head into a matchup against Los Angeles FC after recording two straight shutout wins

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to training Nerwinski (eye) was back in full training with Vancouver this week, and manager Vanni Sartini is optimistic that he will be available for selection in Saturday's clash against LAFC...

Impact Nerwinski missed last weekend's draw with the Revolution due to an eye injury he suffered the week before, but he is back with the squad now and could see some playing time in Saturday's game.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for weekend Nerwinski is listed as out for Sunday's clash against the Revolution with an eye injury, according to Vancouver's injury report.

Impact Nerwinski came off the bench and played about half an hour of last weekend's win over Dallas, but he will not be involved Sunday against New England. Javain Brown will likely continue in the back-three in his absence.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 28 minutes Nerwinski played 28 minutes during a 2-0 win Saturday at Dallas.

Impact Nerwinski's latest appearance could indicate how the Whitecaps use him. Tristan Blackmon is healthy again, and Javain Brown continues to play well as a central defender.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Nerwinski (eye) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Dallas.

Impact Nerwinski is on the bench after coming off with an eye injury Tuesday. The defender avoided any major damage and will hope to be available if needed, though it's likely he's given more time to fully recover.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off with eye injury Nerwinski came off after being knocked in the face during Tuesday's 4-0 loss to Seattle.

Impact Nerwinski came off the pitch after reportedly telling trainers he couldn't see fully. The defender will undergo testing to further evaluate the impact of this injury, though it's entirely possible Nerwinski will find himself back in the starting XI on Saturday in Dallas. Nerwinski was replaced by Tristan Blasckmon, a likely option to take over in the starting XI if Nerwinski is unable to recover in time.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts against Kansas City Nerwinski (illness) made a block, a clearance and an interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Sporting KC. He also won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Nerwinski returned to the back-three after missing last weekend's defeat to Charlotte while in the health and safety protocols, and he kept a clean sheet in a win on Saturday. He should be good to start again versus Real Salt Lake next weekend.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Charlotte Nerwinski has been placed in the league's health and safety protocols and will miss Sunday's clash against Charlotte FC, the Whitecaps announced Friday.

Impact Nerwinski has started Vancouver's last five MLS games in the back line, but he won't be available for Sunday's match due to illness. Florian Jungwirth could replace him in the lineup against Charlotte.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Berry's quick goal sparks Columbus past Vancouver in opener

Miguel Berry scored in the 8th minute on a deflected shot and the Columbus Crew breezed to a 4-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps FC in a Major League Soccer season opener

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS