Vancouver Team News Page 18 - Soccer

Tristan Blackmon - Returns to starting XI Blackmon generated one tackle (one won) and seven clearances in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Blackmon returned to the starting XI Saturday after being relegated to a bench role for the previous match, as Vancouver fell 1-3 to Los Angeles. His seven clearances were a team-high for the match and tied his season-high in a single match. Blackmon made a career-best 132 clearances over 32 appearances (30 starts) for Vancouver in 2023.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld - Continues run of good form Gauld assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), 15 crosses (five accurate) and nine corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Gauld provided the assist for the lone Vancouver goal Saturday as they fell 1-3 to Los Angeles. The assist marked the third successive match in which Gauld has had a goal involvement (two goals, one assist). Gauld has been a mainstay in the Vancouver lineup since joining the club in 2021, and 2024 is shaping up to be no different. He has been selected to start each match to begin the 20204 campaign.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Concedes three in loss Takaoka made two saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Takaoka was able to save just two of the five shots on target he faced as Whitecaps fell to Galaxy by a score of 1-3. Takaoka and Whitecaps were coming off a clean sheet performance in their previous match, but the three goals allowed marked a new season worst. Takaoka's next test will come Saturday as Whitecaps travel to take-on perennial contender Seattle Sounders.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. LA Galaxy | Full Match Highlights

APRIL 14 • YOUTUBE

Luis Martins - 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

Whitecaps host Galaxy in battle of Western Conference's top teams The top two teams in the Western Conference meet up Saturday night when the Los Angeles Galaxy visit the Vancouver Whitecaps.Vancouver is co...

APRIL 13 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Belal Halbouni - Out with hand injury Halbouni is out for Saturday's clash with LA Galaxy due to a hand injury.

Impact Halbouni picked up the hand injury and is out Saturday. The defender has yet to make his debut for Vancouver and remains on the sideline. Halbouni's next chance to return will be an April 20 trip to Seattle, though it's not clear how serious this hand injury is.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Cubas - Sets up goal against Toronto FC Cubas assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 53rd minute.

Impact Cubas assisted Ryan Gauld for the third goal of the game in the 81st minute. Cubas also contributed defensively with three clearances, three tackles and two interceptions. He has started five games this season and this was his first goal contribution of the season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Raposo - Assists off the bench against Toronto FC Raposo assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Toronto FC.

Impact Raposo replaced Ali Ahmed in the 62nd minute and set up a goal for Ranko Veselinovic in the 89th minute. Raposo created two chances and also recorded a tackle and a blocked shot. He has now accumulated four goal involvements in just three starts across six appearances this season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Schopf - Sets up goal against Toronto FC Schopf assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and four chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win over Toronto FC. In addition, he was given a yell...

Impact Schopf set up the second goal of the game for Fafa Picault in the 29th minute. Schopf completed a dribble and also contributed defensively with two tackles, two interceptions and a clearance. He has already recorded two goal involvements this season. This is already more than his single goal involvement in the entirety of the last season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ranko Veselinovic - Nets against Toronto FC Veselinovic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Toronto FC.

Impact Veselinovic scored the fourth goal of the game in the 89th minute assisted by Ryan Raposo. Veselinovic also contributed defensively with six clearances, two blocked shots and a tackle. He has now accumulated 39 clearances, eight tackles and seven interceptions in just six appearances this season.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Brian White - Scores against Toronto FC White scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact White netted the opener in the sixth minute. He created a big chance and also missed a big chance in the game. He contributed defensively with two clearances and a tackle. He has now accumulated four goal contributions in the last three games.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Fafa Picault - 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

Ryan Gauld - Scores against Toronto FC Gauld scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), eight crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 4-0 win against Toronto FC.

Impact Gauld scored the third goal of the game in the 81st minute, assisted by Andres Cubas. Gauld missed a big chance in the third minute. He also created a chance and made three tackles. He has now scored in his last two league appearances, and he will aim to extend his scoring streak.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Keeps clean sheet against Toronto FC Takaoka had three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Toronto FC.

Impact Takaoka registered three saves and two clearances and secured his second clean sheet of the season. He has recorded 10 saves in the last four games, but has conceded five goals in those games.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Toronto FC | Full Match Highlights

APRIL 7 • YOUTUBE

Takaoka earns shutout, White scores as Vancouver Whitecaps defeat Toronto

Yohei Takaoka stopped the two shots he faced while Brian White scored as the Vancouver Whitecaps earned a 4-0 win over Toronto

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whitecaps cresting as they host Toronto FC The Vancouver Whitecaps look to continue their impressive recent run of play when they host Toronto FC on Saturday in a meeting of two of th...

APRIL 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Luis Martins - 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

Brian White - Trains in full White (concussion) took part in full team training Wednesday, Sarita Patel of Vancouver Whitecaps reports.

Impact White is now in the final stage of concussion protocol and is simply awaiting medical clearance. The forward could be back as soon as a Saturday clash with Toronto, though Damir Kreilach and Fafa Picault have been exceptional when handed opportunities in recent weeks.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Escapes with win Takaoka made two saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 victory against Portland Timbers.

Impact Takaoka stopped two of the four shots he faced Saturday, doing just enough to come away with a win. The goalkeeper didn't cover himself in glory but a win's a win and the shots that beat him were well placed. The Vancouver defense is looking far more stable in 2024, giving Takaoka a better chance in most matches.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Vite - 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

Ryan Raposo - Scores Saturday Raposo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Raposo didn't get the start Saturday but he still impressed, making the most of his chance off the bench to get on the scoresheet. The midfielder is a consistent depth option, but he may see more of his chances off the bench than in the starting XI. Raposo is up to three goal contributions in five appearances, already tying his previous career high.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld - Nets in win Gauld scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-2 win against Portland Timbers.

Impact Gauld opened the scoring inside the second minutes of Saturday's win. The striker was called upon to lead the attack with Brian White (concussion) still left on the sideline. Gauld has been excellent alongside Damir Kreilach and Fafa Picault, and is showing why he is a consistently productive attacking option no matter who's around him.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Fafa Picault - 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.

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Takaoka earns shutout, White scores as Vancouver Whitecaps defeat Toronto