FAFA PICAULT NEWS

Assists in win Picault assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 5-0 victory versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Picault now has six assists to go along with nine goals this year. This year seems to be a resurgance for him as he has almost equaled the two previous year's combined goal contributions in this year alone. He is a key piece going forward in an attack featuring Ryan Gauld and Brian White in the front three.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Vancouver Picault (not injury related) is back from international duty and should be an option for Saturday's game against Real Salt Lake, Har Johal of The Daily Hive reports.

Impact Picault is back in training after linking up with the Haiti national team, and the striker should be in contention for a spot on the bench for the regular-season finale. The veteran has netted nine goals and added five assists across 28 appearances (17 starts) this season.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Traveling to Haiti NT Picault will link up with the Haitian national team for its upcoming international matches and will not be an option for Sunday's clash with LAFC.

Impact Despite missing Saturday's match with Minnesota for an undisclosed ready, Picault will still link up with his national team. He had previously started four times in the last five appearances, totaling a goal and an assist with eight shots (four on target), 13 crosses (three accurate) and six tackles in that span.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Sunday Picault is back from a one-game suspension and will be available to face LAFC on Sunday.

Impact The Whitecaps are one of four teams that will be playing during the international break, and Picault could have a shot at returning to the squad since he had started in four of Vancouver's previous five matches before the suspension.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Get double yellow Picault was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards in the 88th minute of Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus Seattle Sounders FC. He had one shot (zero on goal) and five crosses (one ac...

Impact Picault will serve a second ban in six matches and will miss Saturday's match versus Minnesota. Since the break, the forward has scored a goal and an assist in six game played, collecting 10 shots (five on target) and 14 crosses (three on target) to give him nine goals and five assists in 28 appearances during his first campaign with Vancouver.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Assists equalizing goal in draw Picault assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Picault picked up his fifth assist of the season as he found Brian White to bring the game level. The forward has now scored five goals and provided three assists from six games where he has 12 shots on target and eight chances created.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Continues scorching form Picault scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Picault headed home an incoming corner Saturday to open the scoring during the first half of Vancouver's 2 - 0 victory over San Jose. Over his most recent five MLS appearances (four starts), Picault has peppered the net clinically with 14 shots (11 on target), scoring five goals and supplying two assists. Overall, the veteran MLS forward has enjoyed a strong season. He has scored nine goals and provided four assists over 24 appearances (14 starts).

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to national team duty Picault has been called up to the Haitian national team for its upcoming Nation League matches and will miss Saturday's match against FC Dallas.

Impact Picault has been used of the bench for the team since moving from Nashville in the offseason. However, he's been a 12th man the team as he's scored eight goals with four assists in 23 appearances, starting just 13 times. The midfielder has also logged in 36 crosses (five accurate), 23 tackles and 16 chances created.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Picault leads the Vancouver Whitecaps against Austin

Fafa Picault leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with Austin after a two-goal performance against the Houston Dynamo

AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shines in losing effort Picault scored twice and had an assist while taking four shots (three on goal), crossing three times (one accurate) and creating a chance during Saturday's 4-3 loss to Houston.

Impact Picault found the back of the net in the 48th and 66th minutes and set up Ranko Veselinovic in the 54th minute to play a role in all three Whitecaps goals while leading the team with four shots, Picault is in excellent form at the moment with four goals and two assists to go along with eight shots, four crosses and two chances created over his last three starts.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps clip Sporting Kansas City thanks to Fafa Picault Fafa Picault scored a go-ahead goal late in the second half as the Vancouver Whitecaps edged visiting Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Wednesday...

JULY 18 • THESTATE.COM

Whitecaps clip Sporting Kansas City thanks to Fafa Picault Fafa Picault scored a go-ahead goal late in the second half as the Vancouver Whitecaps edged visiting Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Wednesday...

JULY 18 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Scores, sets up goal in win Picault scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 4-1 victory over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Picault was credited with an assist in the team's second goal after heading a rebound into Brian White's path, and the striker scored with a comfortable shot from inside the box. The veteran forward boosted Vancouver's tally with a strike of his own late in the second half. Picault is up to five goals and three assists this season despite starting in roughly half of his 20 appearances (11 starts).

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late Picault scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 4-3 victory over St. Louis City SC.

Impact Picault scored in second half stoppage time, a goal that proved to be the game winner after St. Louis scored one moments after. Picault didn't shine as brightly as hat trick hero Brian White, but he still looked good in the attack adding a new dimension for the final 30 minutes. Still it's hard to trust Picault if he's not included in the starting XI.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots Saturday Picault recorded five shots (two on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Picault was throwing everything forward to try and finding a crucial goal during Saturday's draw. In the end he came up short, but it was still a nice performance from the forward, who seems to be revitalized in the Vancouver attack. Picault will hope to keep this good form rolling as Vancouver fight for the top spot in the West.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Picault (back) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with RBNY.

Impact Picault is back on the bench for Saturday's clash after returning to training earlier in the week. The forward was in excellent form before his back injury and could compete for a spot in the starting XI in the coming weeks.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off with back spasms Picault was subbed off due to back spams in the 16th minute of Saturday's 3-1 loss against Los Angeles Galaxy. Per head coach Vanni Sartini, "He felt something in his back and had...

Impact Picault only lasted 16 minutes before coming off with back spasms. He has scored three goals and two assists in the last four matches, starting all of them while also totaling eight shots (three on target) and four chances created.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps cruise to 4-0 rout over Toronto FC Bryan White, Fafa Picault, Ryan Gauld and Ranko Veselinovic scored and the defense did the rest as host Vancouver rolled to a 4-0 win over T...

APRIL 10 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Nets against Toronto FC Picault scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact Picault headed in the second goal of the game in the 29th minute, assisted by Alessandro Schopf. Picault also contributed defensively with four interceptions, two tackles and a clearance. He has been in incredible form as he has now recorded five goals contributions in the last three games.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Goal, assist in win Picault scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Portland Timbers.

Impact Picault was back in the starting XI after missing one match due to international duty. He was straight back to his best as well, scoring and assisting during the win. Picault is up to two goals and two assists in his last two appearances, his only two starts for Vancouver.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Vancouver Picault (international duty) is available for Saturday's match against Portland.

Impact Picault has made his way back to the US, returning from his international duties with the Haitian national team. The attacker will now look to get in the starting XI, as he did get the start in his last appearance, although he may serve on the bench, with two of his three appearances coming as a substitute.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned by Haiti Picault is set to miss Saturday's clash with Salt Lake after being called up by Haiti.

Impact Picault's momentum in the Whitecaps starting XI is set to be derailed at the worst moment. He made his first start last time out, scoring once and assisting once and is now set to miss a match. Picault has likely done enough to stay in the starting XI upon his return from national team duty.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Shot off bench Picault registered one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win against San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 80th min...

Impact Picault came off the bench for the struggling Damir Kreilach and failed to be much of a difference-maker. Picault shot once but it wasn't a dangerous one and for the most part he was contained by the Earthquakes defense. Picault could see more chances in the starting XI if Kreilach continues to struggle in the starting XI moving forward.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Vancouver Picault will be playing for Vancouver next season, having joined the team out of free agency on a one-year contract, his new club announced Thursday.

Impact Picault is remaining in the MLS after hitting free agency due to not receiving a new contract with Nashville, having signed with the Whitecaps on a one-year contract with an option for the 2025 season. The attacker was decent last season with Nashville, recording 20 starts in 29 appearances while notching a solid five goals on 35 shots and one assist on 16 chances created. He will most likely head into Vancouver having to still fight for starting minutes but could still earn that time relatively easily if the odds fall in his favor, as he will be a pretty solid option in the attack through his career, having 68 goal contributions across his seven MLS campaigns.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Four crosses during finale Picault had four crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat to Orlando City SC.

Impact Excluding the elimination game, Picault attempted more than two crosses only once in 2023. He did not have a consistent starting role after attending the Gold Cup, logging just seven starts and three absences across Nashville SC's last three games of 2023. Before attending the Gold Cup, Picault logged four goals and one assist across 17 games. He would score just one goal the rest of the way.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE