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Bouanga, Crépeau spark LAFC to 1-0 victory, first-round sweep of Whitecaps

Dénis Bouanga scored on a first-half penalty kick and Maxime Crépeau made it stand up against his former club as defending-champion Los Angeles FC finished off a first-round sweep...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vancouver Whitecaps host Los Angeles FC in Western Conference semifinals

The Vancouver Whitecaps host Los Angeles FC in the Western Conference semifinals

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Russell Teibert - Questionable for Sunday Teibert (hip) is listed as questionable to play Sunday against Los Angeles FC.

Impact The veteran continues to deal with the same hip joint irritation that forced him to miss the series opener against LAFC. Teibert only made seven appearances off the bench during the regular season, however, so his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps warm to playoff format that allows them to forget Game 1 No need for the Whitecaps to worry about aggregate score at home next week; they just have to worry about beating LAFC. Read more.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

LAFC buzz by Whitecaps thanks to pair of braces Oct 28, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles FC forward Denis Bouanga (99) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Van...

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Hollingshead, Bouanga spark LAFC to 5-2 victory over Whitecaps in playoff opener Defender Ryan Hollingshead and Golden Boot Award-winner Dénis Bouanga both scored goals in each half and Los Angeles FC began defense of its...

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Hollingshead, Bouanga spark LAFC to 5-2 victory over Whitecaps in playoff opener

Defender Ryan Hollingshead and Golden Boot Award-winner Dénis Bouanga both scored goals in each half and Los Angeles FC began defense of its title with a 5-2 victory over the Vanco...

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andres Cubas - Assists in playoff loss Andres Cubas assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 5-2 defeat versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Cubas assisted the first Whitecap goal Saturday as he set up Brian White's strike in the 27th minute which tied the match at 1-1. It was nice to see him return to the pitch as well after he missed the last two matches with a shoulder injury. He and his team now face elimination next Sunday at home versus LAFC.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld - Assists in playoff loss Gauld assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 5-2 defeat against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Gauld recorded an assist Saturday as his cross found Sam Adekugbe's head in the 40th minute to tie the match at 2-2. It was one of his seven crosses (two accurate) and he also took two off-target shots and created two chances. He and his team now face elimination next Sunday at home versus LAFC.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Adekugbe - 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

Brian White - Scores in playoff loss White scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-2 defeat against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact White scored in the 27th minute Saturday off a Andres Cubas assist to tie the match at 1-1, his 16th goal of the season, five of which have come in his last seven games. It came on one of his two shots, and he added three clearances and two blocked shots in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Concedes five in playoff loss Takaoka recorded one save and allowed five goals in Saturday's 5-2 defeat to Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Takaoka conceded a season-high five goals in Saturday's playoff loss. It was not the best time to have his worst performance of the season, as he and the Whitecaps now find themselves one loss away from being eliminated from the playoffs. He takes on LAFC again next Sunday, this time at home.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Cubas - Starting as expected Cubas (shoulder) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with LAFC.

Impact Cubas trained fully throughout the week and is now fit to kick off the playoffs against LAFC. The midfielder missed the final two matches of the regular season though it was reported that was likely precautionary. Sebastian Berhalter falls to the bench with Cubas on the sideline.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS playoffs kick off with new format, a best-of-three first-round series

Major League Soccer's playoffs have a new twist this season: the opening round will be a best-of-three series.

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Russell Teibert - Ruled out for Saturday Teibert won't play Saturday against LAFC due to a hip injury.

Impact The injury has been described as hip joint irritation, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return for the rest of the first round of the 2023 MLS Playoffs. His absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions, however, as Teibert only made seven appearances off the bench (logging 147 total minutes) during the regular season.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps playoff primer: More enemy than frenemy for the next two (or three) games There are plenty of links between two clubs but feelings will be switched off for duration of playoff series between LAFC and Whitecaps.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Andres Cubas - Ready for playoffs Cubas (shoulder) is training fully and is fit for Saturday's trip to LAFC, Har Johal reports.

Impact Cubas missed the final two matches of the regular season but is fully fit and ready to go for the playoffs. With Cubas back and expected to start once more it's likely that Sebastian Berhalter will be sent back to the bench for the opening match of the playoffs.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Laryea - Assists with lone chance created Laryea had an assist with his lone chance created while taking an off target shot and creating a chance during Saturday's 1-1 draw with LAFC.

Impact Laryea set up Ali Ahmed in the 58th minute assisting the game tying goal for Vancouver. Laryea had a goal and two assists in 12 appearances for the Whitecaps after joining the club midway through the season.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld - Misses two penalties Gauld took three shots (one on goal), crossed six times (two accurate) and created two chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with LAFC.

Impact Gauld saw a penalty saved in the 16th minute and missed a second attempt in the 75th while leading Vancouver in shots and crosses in the match. Gauld had an outstanding regular season with 23 goal involvements in 32 appearances while taking 75 shots, crossing 167 times and creating 80 chances.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Six saves in draw Takaoka allowed a goal while making six saves during Saturday's 1-1 draw with LAFC.

Impact Takaoka conceded a goal in the first half, but blanked LA in the second 45 as Vancouver came from behind for a point. The keeper ends the regular season allowing 45 goals in 33 league starts while keeping eight clean sheets and making 96 saves.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ali Ahmed - Scores with lone shot Ahmed scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once inaccurately and making two interceptions during Saturday's 1-1 draw with LAFC.

Impact Ahmed found the back of the net in the 58th minute scoring with his lone shot while leading Vancouver with two interceptions. Ahmed ends the regular season with two goals and an assist in 22 appearances while making 20 interceptions and 37 tackles.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE