Vancouver Team News Page 20 - Soccer

Andres Cubas - Called up by Paraguay Cubas was called up by Paraguay and will miss Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Cubas was summoned by Paraguay and is set for a single match on the sideline. The midfielder has gone the full 90 in each of the first three MLS matches and will be a noticeable absence in the middle of the park. With Cubas on the sideline Alessandro Schopf could step into the starting XI.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

FC Dallas vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Full Match Highlights

MARCH 17 • YOUTUBE

Big first half carries Whitecaps past FC Dallas Brian White and Fabrice Picault each had a goal and an assist in the first half, leading the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over FC Da...

MARCH 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Whitecaps looking to add to point streak, face FC Dallas The Vancouver Whitecaps will look to earn points in a third consecutive match to start the season when they travel to Texas to face FC Dalla...

MARCH 16 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Vancouver Whitecaps play Dallas after shutout win

A game after shutting out the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0, the Vancouver Whitecaps face Dallas

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sam Adekugbe - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Ralph Priso - Returns to Canada Priso is making a move back to Canada after he was dealt to the Vancouver Whitecaps in exchange for $150,000 in conditional 2025 General Allocation Money, as well as the later of V...

Impact Priso will join his third MLS club of Vancouver after spending most of last season with the Rapids. He had started 11 games in 26 appearances, totaling 28 tackles (14 won), 12 clearances with two secondary assists. However, Priso has yet made his season debut as he deals with a hamstring injury.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Clean sheet Saturday Takaoka made two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Takaoka got on the board with his first clean sheet of 2024 during the second match of the season. The goalkeeper is off to a solid start with six saves and just a single goal conceded in the first two matches. This team has a solid defensive unit that has had a season to grow together, limiting some of the tougher chances Takaoka faced previously.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Fafa Picault - Shot off bench Picault registered one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 win against San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 80th min...

Impact Picault came off the bench for the struggling Damir Kreilach and failed to be much of a difference-maker. Picault shot once but it wasn't a dangerous one and for the most part he was contained by the Earthquakes defense. Picault could see more chances in the starting XI if Kreilach continues to struggle in the starting XI moving forward.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Damir Kreilach - Quiet in start Kreilach recorded one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Kreilach got the start up top during Saturday's win but struggled to get much done with his chance in the starting XI, putting just a single shot in. It was a disappointing showing from the big-name attacking addition. Still playing with Brian White and Ryan Gauld it's more likely than not that Kreilach bounces back in the near future.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ranko Veselinovic - Rare assist Veselinovic assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Veselinovic put his name on the scoresheet with an assist during Saturday's win. The center-back isn't known for his offensive production and in all reality this assist is likely the outlier for Veselinovic. Still it's a nice boon for the defender, who also played the full 90 and kept a clean sheet Saturday.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Schopf - Nets late in win Schopf scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Schopf was brought on for the final 20 minutes during Saturday's clash and he was an instant impact-maker. He scored the winning goal just moments after coming on and then he kept the midfield calm in the final minutes of the match. Schopf will see minutes in the starting XI and off the bench but this type of performance will keep him in the XI more often than not.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ali Ahmed - Nets off bench Ahmed scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 win against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Ahmed was brought on for the final 30 minutes and made a difference nearly immediately. The midfielder got on the scoresheet with his only shot on goal after replacing Luis Martins on the left flank. Ahmed is still working his way back from injury but if he can stay fit he will likely move into the starting XI long-term.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Full Match Highlights

MARCH 10 • YOUTUBE

Alessandro Schöpf, Ali Ahmed score goals as Whitecaps beat Earthquakes 2-0 Alessandro Schöpf scored his first MLS goal in more than a year to help Vancouver beat the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0

MARCH 10 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Whitecaps blank Earthquakes for first win of season Reserves Alessandro Schopf and Ali Ahmed scored late in the second half as the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated the host San Jose Earthquakes 2-...

MARCH 10 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Whitecaps, Earthquakes continue longstanding rivalry Fifty years ago, the Vancouver Whitecaps and San Jose Earthquakes first met as expansion members of the North American Soccer League.On Satu...

MARCH 9 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

San Jose Earthquakes host the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference play

The San Jose Earthquakes and the Vancouver Whitecaps hit the pitch in Western Conference play

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alessandro Schopf - One shot on target in opener Schopf attempted one shot on target in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Charlotte.

Impact Schopf started in central midfield and logged 68 minutes, but he struggled to make a significant impact in the attacking third. He should remain in the starting lineup when the Whitecaps take on the Earthquakes on Saturday.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Laborda - Clears suspension Laborda will be an option for Saturday's trip to San Jose after serving a one match suspension to open up the season.

Impact Laborda is set to get the start at center back alongside Tristan Blackmon and Ranko Veselinovic. He's started 18 of the 24 matches played in 2023, recording a goal while totaling 42 tackles (24 won), 62 clearances and 28 interceptions.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Adekugbe - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Joe Bendik - Trains Tuesday Bendik (back) was back to training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to San Jose, per Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer.

Impact Bendik is on pace to return to the team after missing last match with a back injury. He is still expected to remain the second string keeper behind Yohei Takaoka, signing from the Union in the offseason after making seven starts in eight appearances in 2023.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bjorn Utvik - Returns to training Utvik (knee) returned to training Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against San Jose, per Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer.

Impact Utvik is aiming to make his MLS debut Saturday after dealing with a knee injury. He signed from Sarpsborg in Norway and will prepare to start a new career in the states, where the defender will work on an important role with the team.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Blackmon - Four clearances in draw Blackmon had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 61st minute.

Impact Blackmon was key to preserving a point for Vancouver during Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Charlotte. In addition to the attacking production previously mentioned, Blackmon contributed an interception and four clearances defensively. During the 2023 campaign, Blackmon contributed to each of Vancouver's seven clean sheet efforts and scored twice over 32 appearances (30 starts).

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld - Eight cross performance Gauld recorded three shots (one on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Gauld was the primary catalyst going forward for the Vancouver attack during Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Charlotte. Gauld whipped in eight crosses (two accurate) and took five corners. Defensively, he chipped in three tackles (one won). Gauld looks to have picked up in 2024 where he left off in 2023, as the focal point of the Vancouver attack. Entering his fourth season in MLS and with Vancouver, Gauld will look to improve upon his terrific 2023 campaign in which he scored 11 goals and provided 13 assists over 34 appearances (32 starts).

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

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Vancouver Whitecaps play Dallas after shutout win

San Jose Earthquakes host the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference play