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SEPTEMBER 3 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Assists late winner Luis Martins assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-3 win versus St. Louis City SC.

Impact Martins set up Fafa Picault for the winning goal during second half stoppage time in Saturday's win. The midfielder didn't get involved for large portions of the match but he stepped into his own in the closing stages and showed some impressive speed even after playing the full 90. Martins should continue to see starting chances, though he could be rotated mid-week.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with hamstring problem Martins is questionable for Saturday's match against Seattle due to a hamstring injury, according to the club's injury report.

Impact Martins is heading right back to the injury list after going unused on the bench in the club's last match following his recovery from a calf issue. He has only started in one of the five games he has been available for this season, so if he misses time, his absence will only be a minor loss for the club. However, they would still like to have the depth available, hoping for the midfielder to pass his fitness test ahead of the contest after dealing with two injuries in the first eight games of the season.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Martins (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against LA Galaxy.

Impact Martins returns to the bench after overcoming a calf injury. The defender isn't ready for any major role, but when fit he should be a contributor off the bench and in the starting XI. With Ali Ahmed back fit Martins will likely be on the bench more often than not.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Martins (calf) is out for Saturday's clash with Toronto, according to Vancouver club reporter Sarita Patel.

Impact Martins was ruled out Wednesday, being ruled out so early in the week certainly isn't a good sign for the calf injury. Still the defender will have another week to recover before an April 13 clash with the Galaxy. Martins has been on the bench more often than not to start 2024.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up calf issues Martins will not be an option for Saturday's match against Portland, as he has appeared to pick up a calf issue, per Har Journalist of Daily Hive Vancouver.

Impact Martins is the most recent player to hit the injury report, being named as out for Saturday's match after picking up a calf issue in training. This isn't the biggest loss for the club, but it will still cause some shifting on the bench, as he has appeared in all four matches this season, only earning the start once. He will now look ahead to next Saturday's match against Toronto, hoping to be fit by then and avoid any setbacks.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Stifled by injuries Martins made 21 appearances (18 starts) during his second season with Vancouver.

Impact Martins had a firm hold on the starting job to start 2023 but that role quickly dwindled due to a severe injury. When he was fit once more new signing Sam Adekugbe appeared to be the preferred option at left-back as well. It's unclear who will take over the starting job in 2024.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Martins is not in the match day squad to face St. Louis on Wednesday.

Impact Martins remains out after picking up a calf injury in June. The defender returned to training last week, but will need to build back up to match fitness before returning to match day squads.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable Luis Carlos (calf) is in doubt for Wednesday's match against St Louis City.

Impact Luis Carlos returned to team training Friday and is listed as questionable for Wednesday's match. He's been out of action since August and could make a return to the pitch off the bench, at minimum, against St Louis.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Participates in training Friday Luis Martins (ankle) was in full training Friday and should be available to face DC United on Saturday, Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer reports.

Impact The return of Martins should provide quite a boost for the Whitecaps, as he's been out for the last eight games. The lengthy absence suggests he might be an option off the bench Saturday, but barring a late setback, he's expected to be available in some capacity his weekend.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available for Toronto match Martins is listed as out for Saturday's match against Toronto.

Impact Martins will not be an option in Saturday's match against Toronto after being left out of the team sheet on Wednesday. The 31-year-old has missed about the last month of play after picking up an ankle injury. He could make his return next game against Houston, but that is still in doubt after not even making the bench for Saturday's match. Expect Mathias Laborda or Javain Brown to fill in his central defensive position against Toronto.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Working individually Luis Carlos (calf) is working on light work on the side Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match versus Toronto FC, per Har of the Daily Hive Vancouver.

Impact Luis Carlos is still not completely ready to return to action as he begins to do some light work individually. He may not be ready for Saturday, but has a chance to return on Sep 20 versus Houston or Sep 23 against Real Salt Lake.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Luis Carlos (calf) will not be an option for Saturday's match against New York City F.C.

Impact Luis Carlos will miss his fourth match in a row with a calf injury, Ryan Raposo should still get the start in the midfield in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Luis Carlos (calf) will not be an option for Saturday's match against the Portland Timbers.

Impact Luis Carlos is set to miss his second match in a row as he continues to deal with a calf strain. He's started his last 10 league matches in a row, totaling 43 crosses (nine accurate) and 19 tackles in that span. Ryan Raposo is expected to get the start at left midfield in his place again.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses Wednesday Luis Martins registered four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-1 victory over Austin FC.

Impact Martins sent in four crosses and created a chance for the third match in a row. The defender has been shifted to central defense recently, which hurts his volume going forward in general. As a wing-back Martins is an impressive option offensively, having sent in 75 crosses and created 17 chances in 19 appearances (18 starts.)

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates pair of chances Luis Martins generated seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Martins created two chances and peppered the box with seven crosses during an impressive showing Saturday. The left-back has taken a major role in the starting XI and has sent in 65 crosses during 14 appearances (13 starts.) Martins remains the top option and has started all but one match he's been fit for, though he has yet to get on the scoresheet.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances vs. Seattle Martins created three chances and won three of three tackles in Saturday's 2-0 victory against the Sounders.

Impact Martins returned to the XI pushed slightly further up to left wing-back against Seattle, and he posted his highest single-game chances created total across his 12 months with the Whitecaps thus far on Saturday.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in loss Luis Martins registered one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 defeat to Portland Timbers.

Impact Martins created his third chance in his last three matches but failed to get on the scoresheet yet again. Martins is up to six chances created on 33 crosses and 13 corners, with only a secondary assist to show for it. The full-back has yet to earn a goal or primary assist since transferring to Vancouver.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances vs. Colorado Martins took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Rapids. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Martins helped his side to a fourth consecutive MLS clean sheet on Saturday, and he also got forward from left-back a few times against the Rapids as well.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Martins (illness) took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 5-0 victory against CF Montreal. He also made two interceptions and recorded a secondary assist in the match.

Impact Martins returned to the XI on Saturday, taking over from Ryan Raposo at left-back after recovering from an illness that had sidelined him since early March.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Becher sparks Vancouver to 5-0 victory over Montreal

Simon Becher scored two goals and added an assist to power the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 5-0 victory over CF Montreal

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recovers from illness Martins has recovered from a non-COVID illness ahead of this weekend's clash against CF Montreal, the Daily Hive Vancouver reported Tuesday.

Impact Martins has missed each of Vancouver's last three matches first with a groin injury and then with this illness. He will hope to be fit enough to take back over from Ryan Raposo as the starting left-back against Montreal on Saturday.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taken off injury report Martins (groin) is no longer listed in Vancouver's injury report for Saturday's clash against Minnesota United.

Impact Martins has missed the Whitecaps' last two games with a groin injury, but he's evidently making progress with his recovery and could be available to return against Minnesota at the weekend. Ryan Raposo has been filling in for him at left-back.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against LA Martins (groin) will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy, according to Vancouver's injury report.

Impact Martins missed last weekend's draw with Dallas with this groin injury after starting the Whitecaps' first two games of the season at left-back. Ryan Raposo (groin) replaced him in the XI last weekend, but Cristian Dajome is another option as a wing-back in a potential 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 lineup in his absence.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Martins (groin) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Dallas, according to the Vancouver injury report.

Impact Martins is questionable for Saturday's clash with Dallas due to a groin injury. The left-back has started each of the two opening MLS matches and would be a major loss if he was sidelined. Jake Nerwinski could move into the starting XI if Martins is unable to play.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE