Vancouver Team News Page 16 - Soccer

Yohei Takaoka - Struggles in rout Takaoka registered four saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-0 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Takaoka stopped four of the seven shots he faced but got no help from midfield and attack. The goalkeeper has been solid to start the season but this was always going to be a difficult match. Takaoka will have easier matches to look forward to in the coming weeks.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Raposo - Seven crosses in loss Raposo recorded one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-0 defeat to Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Raposo may not have found any end product during Saturday's loss, but he never stopped going for it, with a plethora of attempts all over the pitch. The midfielder has been tasked with taking a role in variety of positions and he's done well in all of them. His versatility will keep Raposo in the starting XI in the coming weeks.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld - Busy in attack Gauld recorded two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-0 defeat versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Gauld was busy going forward throughout Saturday's loss, but was denied end product. It was a tough match for the entire Whitecaps attack, as they were denied time and space in a repeat of their 2023 playoffs loss. Gauld will have easier matches to look forward to as Vancouver continue a hot start to 2024.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Full Match Highlights

MAY 12 • YOUTUBE

Whitecaps put unbeaten road record on the line in Los Angeles The Whitecaps' last MLS outing was a 0-0 home draw against Austin FC last Saturday

MAY 11 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Whitecaps out to halt LAFC's recent head-to-head dominance The Vancouver Whitecaps had a ton of issues when facing Los Angeles FC last season.LAFC went 4-1-1 against Vancouver across all competitions...

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MAY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Damir Kreilach - Out against LAFC Kreilach (ankle) won't be available to face LAFC on Saturday, Har Johal of The Daily Hive Vancouver reports.

Impact Kreilach was doing exercises in the gym and didn't train with the rest of the group during Thursday's session, which effectively will rule him out of playing over the weekend. His next chance to play will come against Colorado on May 15, but his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions, as he hasn't started a game since March 31.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Adekugbe - Ruled out to face LAFC Adekugbe (calf) won't be available to face LAFC on Saturday, Har Johal of The Daily Hive Vancouver reports.

Impact Adekugbe was doing exercises in the gym and didn't train with the rest of the group during Thursday's session, which effectively will rule him out of playing over the weekend. The injury comes at a bad time for him, as he had started each of Colorado's last three games. Adekugbe's next chance to play will come against Colorado on May 15.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cavalry drops first leg in Canadian Championship quarter with Whitecaps Cavalry FC drops first leg in Canadian Championship with visiting Vancouver Whitecaps

MAY 8 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Yohei Takaoka - Single save in draw Takaoka recorded one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Austin FC.

Impact Takaoka faced just one shot and stopped it to come away with the clean sheet Saturday. The goalkeeper isn't going to have many clean sheets easier than that. On the whole it was a solid showing, though he clearly wasn't overly tested, as the defense in front of him limited any dangerous chances.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Raposo - Six crosses in draw Raposo had one shot (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Austin FC.

Impact Raposo sent in six crosses, three from open play, but just couldn't find any efficient end product. He had his chances, but none of them came to fruition. Raposo will hope to build on this showing moving forward, though rotation has been a constant in the midfield for Vancouver, so Raposo may not be a consistent option to go the full 90.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Fafa Picault - 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

Ryan Gauld - Busy in draw Gauld registered eight shots (two on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Austin FC.

Impact Gauld peppered the Austin goal throughout Saturday's draw, but just couldn't manage to break the deadlock. The result is disappointing, but the volume continues to be exceptional for Gauld. He will be a top option moving forward in an impressive Vancouver attack.

MAY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Austin FC | Full Match Highlights

MAY 5 • YOUTUBE

Sam Adekugbe - Leaves with calf injury Adekugbe was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Austin due to a calf injury.

Impact Adekugbe left the match in the 43rd minute being replaced by Ryan Raposo. The extent of Adekugbe's injury should be determined ahead of next week's match with LAFC.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Damir Kreilach - Out with ankle Kreilach (ankle) is out for Saturday's clash with Austin, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Kreilach is set to miss Saturday's clash entirely with the ankle injury. The forward has only been used off the bench in the last three matches and it appears that role would continue even when he's fit once more. Kreilach's next chance to return will be a May 11 trip to LAFC.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Blackmon - Takes three shots in draw Saturday Blackmon had three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York Red Bulls. He also added six clearances and two blocked shots.

Impact The three shots were a season-high mark for the defender, who had racked up just three total shots throughout his previous eight appearances. That's not likely to be the norm going forward, though, as Blackmon earns most of his fantasy upside due to his defensive stats. He's racked up 42 clearances through his nine appearances (eight starts) this season.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Raposo - Credited with assist Saturday Raposo assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New York Red Bulls. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Raposo was a constant threat pushing the lines forward for the Whitecaps, and one of his blistering runs on the right wing set up Brian White's goal with a perfect low cross. Raposo has only five starts across his nine appearances, but he's been productive so far, notching two goals and three assists.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Brian White - Scores in draw vs. NYRB White scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York Red Bulls.

Impact White has been one of the most prolific strikers in MLS over the last few weeks, bagging goals in four straight contests and five of his previous six appearances. The undisputed scoring reference for the Whitecaps, White has also cracked the scoresheet in his last six outings, bagging five goals and two appearances in that span. Furthermore, the striker is also efficient, as he's averaging just 2.5 shots per game this season.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Makes eight saves Saturday Takaoka registered eight saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New York Red Bulls.

Impact The eight saves were a season-high mark for Takaoka, who was coming off seven straight outings with two or three saves. He's averaging 3.1 saves per match this season, and he's also registered three clean sheets over nine appearances. He will have another tough matchup at home against Austin on Saturday.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 29 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Adrian Cubas - Set for suspension return Cubas completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Austin on Saturday.

Impact Cubas missed the 1-1 draw against the Red Bulls due to yellow-card accumulation, but the central midfielder should return against Austin in his regular role in central midfield. Cubas only has one assist across seven starts this season, so his fantasy appeal isn't very high outside of what he can do via his defensive stats.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

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