SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM
VANCOUVER 13-8-13 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
13-8-13 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Vancouver Whitecaps are making moves, but are they Band-Aids or building blocks? Junior Hoilett and Richie Laryea are only signed through 2023 in Vancouver. Will Axel Schuster's gambles on the two CanMNT players pay off?
Whitecaps sign winger Junior Hoilett for rest of season The Vancouver Whitecaps signed Canadian winger Junior Hoilett for the remainder of the 2023 season.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Sam Adekugbe - Downgraded to out Adekugbe (knee) won't play Saturday against Toronto FC, Har Journalist of The Daily Hive Vancouver reports.
Impact Adekugbe was initially listed as questionable, but the defender won't even travel with the team to Toronto and will stay in Vancouver to continue working on his rehab. His next chance to feature will come next week in another road matchup at Houston on Sep. 20.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Junior Hoilett - Signs through end of season Hoilett completed a move to Vancouver from Reading through the end of the 2023 MLS season Thursday.
Impact Hoilett was not re-signed by Reading this offseason after spending the previous two seasons with the club. This will be the forward's first foray into Major League Soccer, having spent the bulk of his career playing in the Championship where he has scored 34 goals in 266 matches.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
So long Sergio; the Whitecaps hardly knew ya Sergio Cordova's time in Vancouver is over after less than a season, with the striker set to be transferred to a Turkish club this week.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Sam Adekugbe - Listed as questionable Adekugbe (knee) is listed as questionable heading into Saturday's match against Toronto.
Impact Adekugbe's availability for Saturday's match against Toronto is in question after being marked as questionable with right patella tendinitis. This is a new injury for the defender and a timetable or seriousness of the injury is yet to be announced. If he is not able to play against Toronto expect Richie Laryea and Ryan Raposo to start on the wings for Vancouver.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Martins - Not available for Toronto match Martins is listed as out for Saturday's match against Toronto.
Impact Martins will not be an option in Saturday's match against Toronto after being left out of the team sheet on Wednesday. The 31-year-old has missed about the last month of play after picking up an ankle injury. He could make his return next game against Houston, but that is still in doubt after not even making the bench for Saturday's match. Expect Mathias Laborda or Javain Brown to fill in his central defensive position against Toronto.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Thomas Hasal - Undergoes procedure Hasal underwent successful therapeutic procedures for patellar tendinopathy on Tuesday.
Impact Hasal's season has come to an end after undergoing a knee procedure for a tendon below his kneecap and will not play for the rest of the season. He played in one match with the team this season as he served as the backup to Yohei Takaoka after making 17 appearances in 2022.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Martins - Working individually Luis Carlos (calf) is working on light work on the side Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match versus Toronto FC, per Har of the Daily Hive Vancouver.
Impact Luis Carlos is still not completely ready to return to action as he begins to do some light work individually. He may not be ready for Saturday, but has a chance to return on Sep 20 versus Houston or Sep 23 against Real Salt Lake.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andres Cubas - Makes three tackles Andres Cubas registered three tackles (zero won), one clearance and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.
Impact Cubas returned to the lineup following his one match suspension for yellow card accumulation. He's recorded 15 tackles (eight won) and eight interceptions in the last five games, generating just one assist in 24 appearances.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Gauld - Scores from spot Gauld scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus New York City FC.
Impact Gauld has been having a stellar season with Vancouver in his first year with the club, totaling his 10th goal of the season along with eight assists. In the last 12 games, he's generated all 10 of his goals along with seven assists, following a scoreless first 12 contests of the campaign.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yohei Takaoka - Two saves in draw Takaoka recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.
Impact Takaoka has allowed seven goals on 13 saves in the last six matches to bring his average saves per game to 2.5. However, he has only been able to keep six clean sheets in 26 appearances during his first season in the MLS. The keeper will face off against Toronto in the next match on Sep 16, who have scored five goals in the last five contests.
SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
New York City FC vs. Vancouver Whitecaps FC
SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Gauld's PK goal helps Whitecaps grab 1-1 draw with NYCFC
Ryan Gauld scored on a second-half penalty kick to help the Vancouver Whitecaps earn a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Yankee StadiumSEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Whitecaps hunting another road win against NYCFC The Vancouver Whitecaps look to keep rolling on the road when they visit New York City FC on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Vancouver Whitecaps face New York City FC following shutout win
A game after shutting out the Chicago Fire 1-0, the Vancouver Whitecaps play New York City FCSEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Luis Martins - Not ready to return Luis Carlos (calf) will not be an option for Saturday's match against New York City F.C.
Impact Luis Carlos will miss his fourth match in a row with a calf injury, Ryan Raposo should still get the start in the midfield in his absence.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yohei Takaoka - Finally earns shutout Takaoka registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Chicago Fire.
Impact Takaoka earned his first clean sheet after a drought that spans back to May. The goalkeeper did it with three saves and a pair of clearances. Takaoka got off to a red-hot start when he joined Vancouver but has cooled down to the tune of 32 goals allowed in 25 starts. Takaoka has also been forced into 64 saves in that span.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ali Ahmed - Creates single chance Ahmed recorded one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Chicago Fire.
Impact Ahmed created one chances in his second start in a row, though this time he played just 60 minutes. The attacking midfielder is back from a long-term injury and seems set to take a substantial role in attacking midfield. Ahmed could see rotation with Pedro Vite and Alessandro Schopf both options in the same role.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Berhalter - Quite Wednesday Berhalter had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Chicago Fire.
Impact Berhalter made a rare start and wasn't particularly convincing while doing so, failing to create a chance or put a shot on goal. The holding midfielder did add six clearances and a pair of tackles, but all-in-all he was largely underwhelming. Berhalter isn't likely to take a starting role in the near future.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Javain Brown - Busy against Fire Brown recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 58th minute.
Impact Brown earned a clean sheet though he didn't have too much to do, as he made four clearances and a pair of tackles. All-in-all the center-back most importantly played the full 90 for the first time since returning from a two-month injury break. Brown seems set to return to his mainstay role in the starting XI.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Gauld - Assists Wednesday Gauld assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Chicago Fire.
Impact Gauld is up to 17 goal contributions in 22 starts, including four goal contributions in his last two matches. The forward has caught fire since coming back from a slow start to the 2023 season. Gauld will remain an elite play alongside Brian White moving forward.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brian White - Nets in win White scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 win versus Chicago Fire.
Impact White scored for the third time in four games during Wednesday's win. The striker is one of the most in-form strikers in MLS, with six goal contributions in his past six matches. White will hope to keep this red-hot level going as Vancouver look to make the most of the closing stages of the regular season.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Andres Cubas - Suspension served Cubas finished serving his one-match suspension and will be available for selection Saturday against New York City F.C.
Impact Cubas is expected to return to the defensive midfield Saturday as he has started in the last nine matches played, totaling 22 tackles and 20 interceptions in that span.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Fire lose to Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 Brian White scored 19 minutes into the match and Yohei Takaoka made it stand up as the Vancouver Whitecaps edged the Chicago Fire 1-0 on Wed...
AUGUST 31, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
