PEDRO VITE NEWS

Called by Ecuador Vite will link up with the Ecuadorian national team for its upcoming World Cup Qualifiers and will not be an option for Sunday's clash with LAFC.

Impact Vite will return to his national team, missing another MLS match for Vancouver. He's started four times in the last six appearances. totaling nine tackles, nine interceptions and seven crosses (two accurate) in that span.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks up play in midfield Vite recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Minnesota United.

Impact Vite put fourth an energetic defensive performance Saturday, though Vancouver fell 1 - 0 to Minnesota. The young midfielder made three tackles (three won), two blocks and set a new season-high mark with four interceptions. Vite has continued to round-out his game in his third MLS season, setting new career-high marks for a single season in interceptions (29), clearances (11) and blocks (five).

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Ecuador Vite has been selected to the Ecuadorian national team for its upcoming World Cup qualifiers and will not be an option for Saturday's match against FC Dallas.

Impact Vite is back on the national team after getting his first senior cap last year. He's been solid in MLS play for Vancouver, starting the last 11 matches in a row, totaling a goal with 12 shots (four on target) and 12 tackles. Sebastian Berhalter is set to remain in the starting XI at center back alongside Ralph Priso for the clash with FC Dallas.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Vite scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Austin FC. In addition, he was given a yel...

Impact After a relatively rough July, during which Vite sat out multiple games and failed to score in any of his other appearances that month, he bounced back during the Whitecaps' first game across 2024. Finally, he has a goal across the 2024 MLS season more than five months into it. Ideally for Vite, his latest appearance is what will come in a month the Whitecaps will have packed with games.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Vite scores as Whitecaps blank Austin FC 1-0 Pedro Vite scored the only goal Vancouver needed as the visiting Whitecaps FC defeated offense-challenged Austin FC 1-0 on Saturday in a Wes...

SEPTEMBER 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pedro Vite scores 1st goal of season as Whitecaps beat Austin 1-0

Pedro Vite scored his first goal of the season and Vancouver didn’t concede a shot on goal as the Whitecaps beat Austin FC 1-0

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Added to injury report Vita (quad) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Montreal.

Impact Vite carries a questionable tag after coming off early during the mid-week 3-1 win over Minnesota. The midfielder has been a mainstay in the starting XI of late and will likely continue to be a consistent part of the first team if he can get fit in time.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in win Vite had two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Vite was pushed into a deeper-lying role in midfield for Saturday's win. He did well in the more reserved role but he wasn't able to get in on the goalscoring fun. The midfielder remains a solid option who should play a large role for Vancouver, though it seems Damir Kreilach and Fafa Picault could hold him out of the attack more often than not.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Vite assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Vite provided his first MLS assist since 2022 during Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Charlotte. He created two chances and chipped in two interceptions and a clearance defensively. Vancouver is hoping to build upon their attacking success during the 2023 campaign, during which they scored the second most goals in the MLS's Western Conference. If Vite continues to be provided opportunities to contribute to the talented attack in Vancouver, he could be poised to improve upon his 2023 campaign in which he scored four times and did not provide an assist over 36 appearances (26 starts).

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Starting opener Vite (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Vite is back in the starting XI after an injury kept him out for the closing stages of pre-season. The midfielder made it back in time for the regular season opener and is now an option once more. Vite should be one of the main creative threats for the Whitecaps in 2024.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out in friendly Vite (thigh) is out for Wednesday's friendly against Orange County.

Impact Vite is missing the friendly as he continues to work his way back from a thigh injury. Missing the friendly this close to the start of the season makes Vite a real doubt for the March 2 season opener against Charlotte.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Takes major role Vite made 36 appearances (26 starts) and scored four times during this season.

Impact Vite took a major step forward in 2023, playing huge minutes and setting a new career-high with four goals. The midfielder played a huge role and was doing well to take over a spot in the starting XI. Vite will likely be a major contributor in 2024 with no signs of falling out of the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances Vite had one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Vite created a pair of chances during Sunday's loss, another creative but disappointing showing. The attacking midfielder is still looking for his first primary assist of 2023, after earning a pair in the closing stages of 2022. While Vite has secured a more consistent role in the starting XI he has taken just nine shots on target while creating 25 chances in 23 appearances.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Appears off bench Vite (hamstring) came off the bench during Sunday's 2-1 Leagues Cup win over LA Galaxy.

Impact Vite made his return after missing two matches due to a hamstring injury. The forward was an option off the bench and seemed to move well. If he can avoid any setbacks Vite should be in line to compete for a starting role well before MLS resumes.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured Vite was subbed out of Saturday's victory against the Galaxy in the 50th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took a shot and won one of three tackles in the match before...

Impact Vite has been a constant in Vancouver's XI since the start of April, as he's started 15 of 17 league matches along the attacking line during that span. He'll have a bit of time to recover from this potential injury he suffered Saturday with the Leagues Cup starting up next weekend.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win Vite scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-1 win versus Austin FC.

Impact Vite scored his fourth goal of 2023, and his first goal since June 1. The striker has taken a major role in 2023 compared to 2022 and has already set a new career-high for goal contributions (five.) Vite has one more match before a full month off for the Summer break.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from international duty Vite (international duty) is not on the availability report for Saturday's clash with LAFC.

Impact Vite played with the Ecuadorian national team but is now absent from the injury report. The forward should be set to return with a major role after making 17 appearances (12 starts) before the international break.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives national team call Vite is likely to miss next week's clash against the Rapids after getting called up by the Ecuadorian National Team for upcoming friendlies on June 17 and 20.

Impact Vite has scored three goals in his last six MLS matches, but he shouldn't be available for the Colorado game next week just one day after a June 20 friendly with Ecuador. Sergio Cordova, Deiber Caicedo and Simon Becher would all be options to replace him along the attacking line for Vancouver.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Vite scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Thursday's 6-2 victory against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Vite scored his third goal in his past four matches during Wednesday's win. The attacking midfielder has thrived in his new role and is making the most of his chances in the starting XI. With four goal contributions in 10 starts Vite hasn't been world-shattering, but he has done enough to earn a consistent role in the starting XI.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores again Vite scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 win against Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in th...

Impact Vite scored for the second straight match, tying his goal-scoring tally from the 2022 season in just eight starts. In an attack that has struggled to put away chances this sort of form from Vite could see him continue with a major role in the starting XI. That said with just three shots in his last two matches near-perfect goal-scoring efficiency isn't likely to continue.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Vite stays hot as Whitecaps topple Sounders Pedro Vite scored for the second consecutive game as the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated the visiting Seattle Sounders 2-0 on Saturday night.

MAY 21, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Vite, own-goal lead Whitecaps to 2-0 victory over Sounders

Pedro Vite scored just before halftime and the Vancouver Whitecaps used an own-goal by Seattle goalkeeper Stefan Frei in the second half to post a 2-0 victory over the Sounders

MAY 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets in loss Vite scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-1 loss against FC Dallas.

Impact Vite opened his 2023 account with a goal in his 12th appearance. The winger is off to a very slow start, struggling for volume and end product with just six shots on target in 12 appearances. Still he's been creative with 17 chances created, and could find see an uptick in goal contributions with better finishing alongside him.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots against Minnesota Vite took four shots (two on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Minnesota United. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Vite is getting into a groove now as he's taken 11 shots (four on target) and created seven chances across his last four MLS starts, splitting time between attacking midfield and the right wing depending on which formation Vancouver utilizes.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Vite took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Rapids.

Impact Vite has posted nine shots and 11 chances created across his last five MLS appearances (three starts) along the attacking line. He continues to rotate with Deiber Caicedo and Simon Becher for the final spot in the XI alongside Ryan Gauld and Brian White.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE