MARCH 31 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
VANCOUVER 13-8-13 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
13-8-13 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Raposo's late goal gives Whitecaps 3-2 win over Timbers Ryan Raposo scored the game-winning goal in the 87th minute and the Vancouver Whitecaps nearly squandered an early lead but prevailed 3-2 ov...
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Portland Timbers | Full Match Highlights
MARCH 31 • YOUTUBE
Ryan Raposo's late goal lifts Whitecaps over Timbers Ryan Raposo scored the go-ahead goal in the 87th minute to give the host Vancouver Whitecaps a 3-2 Cascadia Cup victory over the Portland Ti...
MARCH 31 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Fafa Picault - 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
Andres Cubas - Set for return Cubas (international duty) is available for Saturday's match against Portland
Impact Cubas is no longer with Paraguay, having returned from his international duties. The midfielder should now find the starting XI, as he is yet to miss a start when available this season, having been given the nod in all three appearances this campaign.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Adekugbe - Set for return on bench Adekugbe (knee) is expected to be on the team sheet Saturday against Portland, earning a spot on the bench, per Har Journalist of Daily Hive Vancouver.
Impact Adekugbe looked to be in doubt for Saturday's match at the start of the week due to soreness, but after an assessment Friday, he has now been deemed fit to make the team sheet. However, it appears the club is taking his return cautiously, as he is only slated to be on the bench to start the match. He most likely will continue in that role, as he only saw six starts in 12 appearances last season, mainly serving in a rotational role while seeing minutes here and there.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Martins - Picks up calf issues Martins will not be an option for Saturday's match against Portland, as he has appeared to pick up a calf issue, per Har Journalist of Daily Hive Vancouver.
Impact Martins is the most recent player to hit the injury report, being named as out for Saturday's match after picking up a calf issue in training. This isn't the biggest loss for the club, but it will still cause some shifting on the bench, as he has appeared in all four matches this season, only earning the start once. He will now look ahead to next Saturday's match against Toronto, hoping to be fit by then and avoid any setbacks.
MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE
Vancouver Whitecaps face the Portland Timbers in Western Conference play
The Vancouver Whitecaps host the Portland Timbers in conference actionMARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Whitecaps' Ryan Gauld: Your regular, everyday, normal star He is the Vancouver Whitecaps' highest-paid and most important player. But Gauld's feet only leave the ground when he's scorings.
MARCH 28 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Sam Adekugbe - Undergoes minor setback Adekugbe (knee) was supposed to return Saturday, but per manager Michael D'Agostino, "He just had a little bit of soreness in the knee. We're making sure that little thing doesn't...
Impact Adekugbe will have to restart with an extra week of full training as he looks to be completely healthy for Saturday after a minor set back in his knee injury. He will continue to be used off the bench for the side, with just six starts in 12 appearances in 2023.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Gauld - Lands two shots on target in loss Gauld had three shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake.
Impact Gauld landed a season-high two shots on target but was not able to break through for his first goal of the season. This marked the third time in his four appearances where he accounted for at least two chances created, while he also recorded an accurate cross for the fourth consecutive game.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Damir Kreilach - Nets first of the season Kreilach scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Real Salt Lake.
Impact Kreilach started the first two games of the season but entered as a sub in the following game. He was back in starting line up against Real Salt Lake and came up with his first goal of the campaign. The shot on target was only his second in his four appearances, while he also completed a season-high 19 passes.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Yohei Takaoka - Concedes two in loss Takaoka registered three saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Takaoka conceded two goals in a match for the first time among his four appearances on the season. He also registered at least two saves for the fourth consecutive outing. Up next for the Whitecaps is a meeting with the Portland Timbers on Saturday.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Real Salt Lake | Full Match Highlights
MARCH 24 • YOUTUBE
RSL score twice in second half, edge Whitecaps Anderson Julio and Alexandros Katranis scored in the second half as Real Salt Lake rallied to hand the host Vancouver Whitecaps their first...
MARCH 24 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Brian White - Picks up concussion White was forced off with a concussion during Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.
Impact White didn't return to the bench after the concussion heading straight to the locker room. The forward is a major loss in the starting XI and his absence forces Damir Kreilach into a more significant role in the first team for a Saturday clash with Portland.
MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE
Vancouver Whitecaps host Real Salt Lake in conference play
The Vancouver Whitecaps and Real Salt Lake square off in Western Conference actionMARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tristan Blackmon - Makes seven crosses Blackmon had seven clearances in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus FC Dallas.
Impact Blackmon was kept busy Saturday with seven clearances against Dallas. He's totaled 15 clearances in three matches, totaling three interceptions as well in three starts at center back.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Gauld - Three crosses on day Gauld registered two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 victory against FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 3...
Impact Gauld continues to be a threat in the midfield for Vancouver, already recording 17 crosses (five accurate) in three matches. He also contributes defensively, with 10 tackles while helping hold on to one clean sheet.
MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Adekugbe - Set to return Adekugbe (knee) will be an option off the bench for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake, Har Journalist reports.
Impact Adekugbe is set to return for Saturday's match after getting back in full team training Tuesday. The defender will only be an option off the bench, potentially giving Ali Ahmed a chance in the starting XI for Saturday's match.
MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE
Yohei Takaoka - Quiet day for win Takaoka had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 3-1 win over FC Dallas.
Impact Takaoka faced only three shots during Saturday's win and did well to stop two of them and come away with the win. The goalkeeper probably would have liked the clean sheet but the comfortable win and a defensive unit that look far more cohesive is a good start to 2024. Takaoka has shown some upside, especially if the Vancouver defense can be consistent.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Raposo - Assists in busy win Raposo assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-1 win against FC Dallas.
Impact Raposo was busy creatively throughout Saturday's one-sided win and he earned an assist during the clash. The midfielder could see some rotation in the coming matches but for now he remains a big part of the starting XI with some significant upside if he can keep producing from open play. Raposo's role could come under fire from Ali Ahmed though.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Mathias Laborda - Scores rare goal Laborda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 victory versus FC Dallas.
Impact Laborda found his way onto the scoresheet in a rare turn during Saturday's win. The defender isn't known as any sort of major goalscoring threat but he made the most of his chance Saturday. Still this is an outlier not the norm for Laborda, and he should be targeted for offensive output moving forward.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Brian White - Busy in rout White scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 win against FC Dallas.
Impact White scored and assisted during Saturday's comfortable win over Dallas. It was a huge showing from White, who put his stamp on the match straight away as he outplayed the Dallas defense. White will continue to be one of the most consistent attacking options in the Vancouver first team.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Fafa Picault - 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
