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Not yet training Adekugbe (knee) is not training Thursday, according to Har Journalist of The Equalizer.

Impact Adekugbe isn't back in training and won't be an option for Saturday's trip to Dallas. The wing-back will have another week to recover before attempting to make a return for a March 23 clash with Salt Lake. Ali Ahmed could be in line for a start with Adekugbe on the sideline.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins light work Adekugbe (knee) has been doing light training on the grass as he inches closer to a return to full team training, reports Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer.

Impact Adekugbe has moved his work from the gym to the grass as he is making great progress during his knee recovery. The midfielder will aim for a return before the end of the month, where he will start as a bench option after making six starts in 12 appearances in 2023.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

About month away Adekugbe (knee) is about a month away from returning, according to head coach Vanni Sartini.

Impact Adekugbe has been working in the gym the past week and will need another month to get back on the pitch and regain fitness. When healthy, he should see significant time for the Whitecaps, but he hasn't really gotten a chance to show his ability since joining the club last August, mostly due to injury and fitness.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Tigres Adekugbe (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's clash with Tigres in the Champions League.

Impact Adekugbe opens the 2024 season on the sideline, due to an undisclosed issue. It's not clear where he picked the injury up but the wing-back will now be left to try and recover before the March 2 MLS regular season opener.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to stay Adekugbe will remain with Vancouver in 2024, the club annoucned.

Impact Adekugbe didn't play the largest role after making the switch but he started both playoff matches and scored. The wing-back was solid throughout and could be the top option heading into 2024 if the playoffs are anything to go by. Adekugbe was brought in late and never really got the chance to gel in the first team.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in playoff loss Adekugbe scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 5-2 defeat to Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Adekugbe scored a header in the 40th minute Saturday off an assist by Ryan Gauld which tied the match at 2-2 going into halftime. It marks his first goal of the season and his first shot on target of the season. He and the rest of the team did not play well defensively though, as the Whitecaps gave up five goals and are now one loss away from being eliminated from the playoffs.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist off bench in win Adekugbe made an assist and created two chances after coming off the bench during Wednesday's 3-0 win over St. Louis.

Impact Adekugbe was brought as part of a double substitution in the 71st minute and still found time to contribute as he assisted Richie Laryea for the goal that sealed the 3-0 win during stoppage time. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet for the full-back since returning to the club and he'll hope this helps him to keep getting playing time moving forward.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Adekugbe (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Adekugbe was upgraded to questionable earlier in the week and now returns to the bench. The defender has seen minor minutes since joining Vancouver and seems likely to continue a more rotational role.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Adekugbe (knee) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Salt Lake, according to the Vancouver injury report.

Impact Adekugbe has missed a pair of matches but is now upgraded to questionable. Since joining Vancouver the wing-back has appeared four times (starting twice) and has yet to play more than 62 minutes. With an uncertain fitness level a bench spot is more likely even if Adekugbe is able to pass the late fitness check.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Adekugbe (knee) won't play Saturday against Toronto FC, Har Journalist of The Daily Hive Vancouver reports.

Impact Adekugbe was initially listed as questionable, but the defender won't even travel with the team to Toronto and will stay in Vancouver to continue working on his rehab. His next chance to feature will come next week in another road matchup at Houston on Sep. 20.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Adekugbe (knee) is listed as questionable heading into Saturday's match against Toronto.

Impact Adekugbe's availability for Saturday's match against Toronto is in question after being marked as questionable with right patella tendinitis. This is a new injury for the defender and a timetable or seriousness of the injury is yet to be announced. If he is not able to play against Toronto expect Richie Laryea and Ryan Raposo to start on the wings for Vancouver.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps acquire Canadian D Sam Adekugbe The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired defender Sam Adekugbe from the Turkish Super Lig club Hatayspor.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Whitecaps acquire Canadian D Sam Adekugbe The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired defender Sam Adekugbe from the Turkish Super Lig club Hatayspor.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sam Adekugbe returns to Vancouver Whitecaps | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Vancouver Whitecaps FC have brought homegrown defender Sam Adekugbe back to the club, announcing Thursday m...

AUGUST 3, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Returns to Vancouver Adekugbe completed a transfer to Vancouver from Hatayspor, Vancouver announced.

Impact Adekugbe returns to Vancouver after seven years away from the club. The defender is yet another wing-back addition for The Whitecaps, though it remains to be seen if he can take a role in the starting XI. Adekugbe signed a contract through 2026 with a team option for 2027.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup Qualifying: USMNT shut out by Canada, must beat Honduras

The USMNT's path to Qatar took a detour Sunday as the loss to Canada sets up a must-win game vs. Honduras, writes Doug McIntyre.

JANUARY 31, 2022

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