Impact Martins remains out after picking up a calf injury in June. The defender returned to training last week, but will need to build back up to match fitness before returning to match day squads.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
VANCOUVER 13-8-13 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
13-8-13 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Luis Martins - Ruled out Wednesday Martins is not in the match day squad to face St. Louis on Wednesday.
Luis Martins - Remains questionable Luis Carlos (calf) is in doubt for Wednesday's match against St Louis City.
Impact Luis Carlos returned to team training Friday and is listed as questionable for Wednesday's match. He's been out of action since August and could make a return to the pitch off the bench, at minimum, against St Louis.
OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yohei Takaoka - Beaten twice versus DC United Takaoka made one save and conceded two goals during Saturday's 2-2 draw against DC United.
Impact Takaoka allowed two goals for the third consecutive match but, opposite to what he did on the previous two, this time he was the villain for Vancouver, committing a huge mistake with his feet that led to the opposition's first goal. With lots of ups and downs throughout his first MLS campaign, the goalkeeper will try to bounce back during Wednesday's clash against St. Louis City SC.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Javain Brown - Busy versus DC United Brown made two tackles (one won), five clearances, one interception and one block during Saturday's 2-2 draw against DC United.
Impact Brown had a nice performance despite being part of a defensive line that conceded two goals in roughly an hour as he posted a season high in clearances and was very effective against opposing forwards. After being benched for the previous contest, the center-back will hope to have played well enough to remain in the lineup for Wednesday's clash against St. Louis City SC.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Gauld - Scores, assists versus DC United Gauld scored a penalty goal, made an assist, created three chances, sent in five crosses (one accurate), made four tackles (three won) and suffered two fouls during Saturday's 2-2...
Impact Gauld had a man-of-the-match performance here, assisting Brian White's early opener with a pinpoint cross from the left, converting a penalty kick to score Vancouver's second goal, being involved in many other plays and even providing defensive help. With six goals and five assists over the last 10 matches, Gauld will certainly be key for his team's hopes this year.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brian White - Scores again versus DC United White scored a goal off four shots (three on target) during Saturday's 2-2 draw against DC United.
Impact White needed just two minutes into the game to make an impact. heading home a cross from the left side of the box to open the scoring for the Whitecaps. That's now three consecutive matches with a goal for the striker, who remains in contention for this year's Golden Boot with 14 goals over 29 appearances. He'll try to extend his streak during Wednesday's clash against St. Louis City SC.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brian White shines, but Whitecaps draw with D.C. United Brian White scored his team-leading 14th goal of the season and then helped earn a second-half penalty kick, but the Vancouver Whitecaps wer...
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. D.C. United
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Ryan Gauld - Starting as expected Gauld (foot) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with D.C. United.
Impact Gauld is back in the starting XI after training throughout the week. The forward is the top option to lead the line alongside Brian White and will hope to continue the strong form he has shown with his strike partner in recent matches.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Martins - Participates in training Friday Luis Martins (ankle) was in full training Friday and should be available to face DC United on Saturday, Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer reports.
Impact The return of Martins should provide quite a boost for the Whitecaps, as he's been out for the last eight games. The lengthy absence suggests he might be an option off the bench Saturday, but barring a late setback, he's expected to be available in some capacity his weekend.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Gauld - Training fully ahead of Saturday Gauld (foot) was in full training Friday and should be available to face DC United on Saturday, Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer reports.
Impact Gauld was subbed off against Colorado due to injury, but the issue wasn't severe, as he didn't have problems participating in training Friday. Barring a last-minute setback. Gauld should be back in the XI on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yohei Takaoka - Heroic once more Takaoka registered six saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Colorado Rapids.
Impact Takaoka faced eight shots during the draw, and made six saves, moving him to 13 saves in his past two matches. The Vancouver defense has had some major problems with limiting chances, more often than not leaving Takaoka with everything to do in net. Takaoka has been held to just six clean sheets in 20 appearances after earning four in a row in the opening stages of 2023.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Berhalter - Second assist Berhalter assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Colorado Rapids.
Impact Berhalter earned his second assist off the bench during the draw against Colorado. The midfielder is up to three goal contributions in 24 appearances (eight starts.) Berhalter has more often than not been a rotational option for the Whitecaps and remains a bench option moving forward. Berhalter faces heavy competition for minutes in a deep, if not inspiring, Vancouver midfield.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Richie Laryea - First Whitecaps assist Laryea assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 2-2 draw versus Colorado Rapids.
Impact Laryea opened his account in a new position, taking the start in central midfield during Thursday's draw. The wing-back has become an immediate starter since joining Vancouver, and now he's been rewarded with his first goal. Laryea's long-term future is uncertain but he has produced consistently in a variety of MLS setups.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mathias Laborda - First goal Laborda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Colorado Rapids.
Impact Laborda opened his MLS account with a goal during Thursday's draw. The center-back is consistently finding big minutes and has established himself in the starting XI. He now has found a goal, though he's not likely to be any sort of major contributor going forward with only four shots on goal in 21 appearances. Laborda remains a defensive option in a defense that seems likely to give up major volume.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brian White - Pair of goal contributions White scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 2-2 draw against Colorado Rapids.
Impact White added a secondary assist during Thursday's draw, bringing him to 18 goal contributions. The striker has caught fire in the second half of MLS, both as a goal scorer and provider. White remains in red-hot form as Vancouver look to find some late season form in what has been a mixed bag of results in 2023.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs D.C. United: Look for Whitecaps to have a triumphant homecoming | MLSSoccer.com It’s a massive cross-conference game in MLS this weekend as the Vancouver Whitecaps finally return home to BC Place, sitting sixth in the We...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Ryan Gauld - Subbed off due to injury Gauld was forced off in Wednesday's match against Colorado due to a foot injury.
Impact Gauld made an early exit from Saturday's match after picking up a foot injury in the 52nd minute. The club reported it was an apparent foot contusion, but no timetable or the seriousness of the knock has been released. The Whitecaps will hope their star is not absent for long with this injury and can be back by the weekend, as he leads the team in goal contributions, chances created and crosses.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Colorado Rapids vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Whitecaps 1, Rapids 1: A lethargic result, but a point nonetheless Whitecaps facing a tough task to break into top 4 of Western Conference teams as the season heads into its final stretch.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Brian White scores his 13th goal of the season to help Whitecaps tie the Rapids 2-2
Brian White scored his 13th goal of the season in the 78th minute and the Vancouver Whitecaps tied the Colorado Rapids 2-2 on Wednesday nightSEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Whitecaps see opportunity for points vs. last-place Rapids The Vancouver Whitecaps have been slipping down the standings at the wrong time.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Whitecaps: How bonding over unpalatable Uncrustables fuelled a rise up the West standings The Vancouver Whitecaps had plenty of time to kill waiting out a storm in Denver, and it ended up turning around their road fortunes
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Colorado Rapids host the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference play
The Colorado Rapids host the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference playSEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yohei Takaoka - Heroic in loss Takaoka made seven saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake.
Impact Takaoka came away with the loss Sunday but had perhaps one of the best performances of his season. The goalkeeper piled on seven saves but couldn't do enough to shut out Salt Lake. Takaoka is playing behind a leaky defense that limits his clean sheet upside.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
