VANCOUVER NEWS

Tristan Blackmon - Ruled out against Kansas City Blackmon (heel) will not be available to face Sporting KC this weekend, Vancouver manager Vanni Sartini told the Daily Hive Vancouver on Thursday.

Impact Blackmon missed last weekend's win over LAFC with a heel injury, and he's been limited in training this week and won't be ready in time for Saturday's match either. Ranko Veselinovic, Luis Martins and Mathias Laborda started in a back-three in Blackmon's absence vs. LAFC, as Javain Brown is also out on national team duty.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld - Returns to training Gauld (ankle) was back training with the Whitecaps on Thursday, the Daily Hive Vancouver reports ahead of the Sporting KC match this weekend.

Impact Gauld had to sit out of training earlier this week due to an ankle injury, but the issue was minor and he was able to return on Thursday. Hes in excellent form and will be expected to remain in the starting lineup to face Kansas City on Saturday, whether out wide or in attacking midfield.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

5 reasons why the Vancouver Whitecaps are having success right now The Caps are playing consistent soccer and it's all down to the numbers through the first three months of the 2023 MLS season.

JUNE 28, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Whitecaps-Rapids game rescheduled for Sept. 27 The Colorado Rapids will host the Vancouver Whitecaps in a rescheduled game on Sept.

JUNE 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Ryan Gauld - Misses training with ankle knock Gauld is dealing with a minor ankle injury and was not able to train with the Whitecaps on Tuesday, the Daily Hive Vancouver reports.

Impact Gauld is dealing with a bit of a knock after his star performance in last weekend's win over LAFC. He's scored in four consecutive matches and has three assists in that span as well, so he'll hope to recover in time to be available against Sporting KC on Saturday.

JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps FC's Ryan Gauld named Player of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach Vanni Sartini may play Ryan Gauld out of position once again, after the Scottish midfielder took home Play...

JUNE 26, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Ryan Raposo - Four crosses in win Raposo recorded two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 3-2 win against Los Angeles Football Club. He was subbed off due to injury in the 7...

Impact Raposo had a decent outing on both ends of the pitch in Saturday's win. He was able to contribute four crosses, two corners, and two shots (one on goal) in the attacking end and one tackle (one won), two interceptions and a clearance in the defensive end. The 24-year-old has been in a position battle most of the season and is yet to gain any secure playing time. He has been in and out of the lineup all year making 11 appearances and starting in only seven of those matches.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Andres Cubas - Five tackles in win Andres Cubas generated five tackles (one won), four clearances and eight interceptions in Sunday's 3-2 victory versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Cubas had his best defensive performance of the season in Saturday's win against a very lethal LAFC attack. The Argentine produced a clinical performance having five tackles (one won) four clearances, eight interceptions and a block in the huge win. He was been a normal starter for Vancouver this season, notching 17 starts in 18 appearances.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Cordova - Secondary assist in win Cordova generated five shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Cordova picked up his first goal contribution of the 2023 campaign after getting a secondary assist on a Ryan Gauld goal. He has had quite an underwhelming season only having the one goal contribution and only nine shots despite being a forward. The 25-year-old got the start in Vancouver's last three matches but has struggled to stay in that role, only earning seven starts in his 13 appearances this season.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ranko Veselinovic - Rare goal in win Veselinovic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Veselinovic earned himself his third career MLS goal after putting in a glancing header off of a corner kick. It was definitely a rare goal for the defender as it was only his first in 18 appearances this season. The Serbian also had a good day in defense contributing four interceptions and eight clearances.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brian White - Nets goal in win White scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 victory versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact White gave Vancouver a 2-0 lead when he scored a beautiful header in Saturday's win. This gave the forward his seventh goal of the year and his third in the last five matches. White has cemented himself as as a starter this season, playing in all but one match this year and starting in all but two matches he has played in. After having a lackluster 2022, the 27-year-old has had a rebound year and is on pace for a double digit goal tally this season.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld - Notches goal and two assists in win Gauld scored one goal and assisted twice from three shots and four chances created in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Gauld continued his run of good form by adding three goal contributions in Saturday's win. The Scottish forward got out of the gates slow this season, only having one assist and zero goals despite playing in all but two of Vancouver's first 14 games. However, recently he has caught fire by scoring in his last four appearances and having seven goal contributions over that span. He has also picked up eight chances created and 13 shots in those four games.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Seven saves in win Takaoka registered seven saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Takaoka stood strong in goal despite allowing two goals, making seven saves to give Vancouver a big win over the second place LAFC. The Japanese goal keeper tied his season high of seven saves in Saturday's match, hitting that mark for the second time this season. The 27-year-old has only missed one match all season and will face Sporting Kansas City who scored one goal against him only three matches ago.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps end long road drought by knocking off LAFC Ranko Veselinovic and Brian White each scored a goal in the opening 23 minutes and the Vancouver Whitecaps ended a 15-game regular-season ro...

JUNE 25, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

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JUNE 25, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Whitecaps notch first road win over LAFC with 3-2 victory

Defender Ranko Veselinovic scored in the second minute, Ryan Gauld had a goal and two assists and the Vancouver Whitecaps never trailed in a 3-2 victory over Los Angeles FC

JUNE 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First-place LAFC look to add to Whitecaps' road woes The forecast is decidely mixed for the Vancouver Whitecaps: Clear skies with a 100 percent chance of facing a top MLS team.

JUNE 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pedro Vite - Returns from international duty Vite (international duty) is not on the availability report for Saturday's clash with LAFC.

Impact Vite played with the Ecuadorian national team but is now absent from the injury report. The forward should be set to return with a major role after making 17 appearances (12 starts) before the international break.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Blackmon - Picks up questionable tag Blackmon (heel) is listed as questionable for Saturday's trip to LAFC, according to the Vancouver injury report.

Impact Blackmon is a surprise addition to the Vancouver injury report with a questionable tag after picking up a heel contusion. The defender has been a major part of the backline since joining Vancouver, but could be sidelined against his former club. Blackmon has made 15 appearances (14 starts) in 2023, though he was only able to play 34 minutes off the bench against Cincinnati last time out.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Teibert - Ruled out against LAFC Teibert (knee) is out for Saturday's trip to LAFC, according to the Vancouver injury report.

Impact Teibert is out against LAFC after spending two matches on the sideline as an unused substitute. The midfielder has been an extremely limited option even when fully fit and available, having made just four appearances (no starts) in 2023.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps take road losing streak into game with Los Angeles FC

The Vancouver Whitecaps visit Los Angeles FC looking to stop a three-game road skid

JUNE 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ali Ahmed - Departing for Gold Cup Ahmed will miss at least Vancouver's next two MLS games while linking up with Canada's national team for the upcoming Gold Cup from June 24-July 16.

Impact Ahmed returned from concussion protocol and was ready to start Wednesday's clash against the Rapids before a weather delay postponed the match. He's now departing the club for a few weeks to compete at the Gold Cup with Canada.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rapids-Whitecaps game postponed after long weather delay The Colorado Rapids’ scheduled home game against the Vancouver Whitecaps was postponed after a weather delay of more than four hours Wednesd...

JUNE 22, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Alessandro Schopf - Back in lineup Schopf is back on the lineup for Wednesday's match against the Colorado Rapids.

Impact Schopf has been suffering from a groin injury, but has recovered and will start Wednesday. He's started five times in the last seven games played, totaling 15 tackles (nine won) in that span.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE