Impact Ahmed passed concussion protocol and is back in the lineup after missing the last four matches. He will get his first start since May 21 and his seventh in 11 appearances thus far.
JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
VANCOUVER 13-8-13 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
13-8-13 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Ali Ahmed - Starts Wednesday Ahmed is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against the Colorado Rapids.
Ali Ahmed - Taken off injury report Ahmed (concussion) is expected to be available for Wednesday's clash against the Rapids before leaving for the Gold Cup with Canada, the Daily Hive Vancouver reports.
Impact Ahmed has missed the Whitecaps' last four league games since suffering a serious head injury during the Canadian Championship semifinals in late May, but he's been selected to Canada's Gold Cup roster later this month and might be able to return to action for his club beforehand this week.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Javain Brown - Going straight to Gold Cup Brown will remain unavailable for Vancouver's next three MLS games at least after being selected by Jamaica to compete in the Gold Cup from June 24-July 16.
Impact Brown will remain with the Jamaican national team following last week's friendlies, and he'll miss at least three league matches for his club. Mathias Laborda is the likely option to replace him at right-back for the Whitecaps.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Vancouver Whitecaps take road losing streak into game with the Colorado Rapids
The Vancouver Whitecaps visit the Colorado Rapids looking to stop a three-game road slideJUNE 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alessandro Schopf - Off injury report Schopf (groin) is off the injury report ahead of Wednesday's trip to Colorado.
Impact Schopf is expected to get the start in the midfield Wednesday after missing last match with groin tightness. He's made five starts in seven appearances, totaling 15 tackles (nine won) and three interceptions in that span.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Russell Teibert - Dealing with knee sprain Teibert (knee) will not be an option for Wednesday's match versus the Colorado Rapids.
Impact Teibert has not started a match yet for the team, making just four appearances off the bench. He has fallen in favor over Andres Cubas and Alessandro Schopf after starting 24 games in 29 appearances during the 2022 campaign.
JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Gressel - Called up to USMNT for Gold Cup Gressel will be competing with the U.S. national team at the upcoming Gold Cup from June 24-July 16, meaning he'll miss at least the next four MLS games for Vancouver.
Impact Gressel has been excellent for the Whitecaps this season, tallying three goals and five assists while starting 15 of 17 league games, but he'll be out for the next few weeks while competing at the Gold Cup. Ali Ahmed (concussion) and Sebastian Berhalter would be the options to replace him alongside Andres Cubas and Alessandro Schopf (groin) in midfield.
JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Javain Brown - Joining up with national team Brown has been called up to the Jamaican national team for upcoming friendlies on June 15 and 19, which makes him uncertain for next week's MLS clash against the Rapids.
Impact Brown has started 14 of the Whitecaps' 17 league matches this season mostly at right-back, but he might be questionable for the Rapids match next week just two days after his final international friendly during this June window. Brown would have to miss significantly more time if he also makes Jamaica's Gold Cup roster later this month.
JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yohei Takaoka - Two saves for draw Takaoka made two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Takaoka faced three shots and stopped two of them during Saturday's draw. The goalkeeper has conceded four goals in the last three matches, making eight saves in that span. On the whole Takaoka has kept five clean sheets in 16 starts, while making 42 saves and conceding 18 goals.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Luis Martins - Creates pair of chances Luis Martins generated seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus FC Cincinnati.
Impact Martins created two chances and peppered the box with seven crosses during an impressive showing Saturday. The left-back has taken a major role in the starting XI and has sent in 65 crosses during 14 appearances (13 starts.) Martins remains the top option and has started all but one match he's been fit for, though he has yet to get on the scoresheet.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Raposo - Six crosses Raposo recorded six crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus FC Cincinnati. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.
Impact Raposo sent in six crosses and created a pair of chances during one of the most impressive starts of his season. Raposo remains a minor option, going unused on the bench in the four matches before Saturday's draw. The full-back has been held to just nine appearances (five starts) in 2023 with only two appearances in six matches.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Gauld - Nets off bench Gauld scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus FC Cincinnati.
Impact Gauld scored for the third match in a row as he continues a purple patch. The forward has been producing major volume throughout and is finally seeing the rewards of that production. Gauld is on pace to put together a similar tally to his eight-goal 2022 campaign, making him a strong option in good form.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pedro Vite - Receives national team call Vite is likely to miss next week's clash against the Rapids after getting called up by the Ecuadorian National Team for upcoming friendlies on June 17 and 20.
Impact Vite has scored three goals in his last six MLS matches, but he shouldn't be available for the Colorado game next week just one day after a June 20 friendly with Ecuador. Sergio Cordova, Deiber Caicedo and Simon Becher would all be options to replace him along the attacking line for Vancouver.
JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gauld's late PK goal rallies Whitecaps to 1-1 draw with Cincinnati
Ryan Gauld scored on a late penalty kick for the second straight week to help the Vancouver Whitecaps earn a 1-1 draw with FC CincinnatiJUNE 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Whitecaps ride Canadian title momentum into clash with FC Cincinnati After the Vancouver Whitecaps captured their second consecutive Canadian Championship on Wednesday with a 2-1 victory against visiting CF Mo...
JUNE 10, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Ali Ahmed - Upgraded to questionable Ahmed (concussion) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati, according to the Vancouver injury report.
Impact Ahmed was upgraded to questionable in the Vancouver injury report despite missing the Canadian Championship final Wednesday. The midfielder has missed three matches but could be an option off the bench if he's able to progress through all concussion protocols. Ahmed has been training individually and with no contact in the build up to Saturday's match.
JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alessandro Schopf - Ruled out Saturday Schopf (groin tightness) is out for Saturday's clash with Cincinnati, according to the Vancouver injury report.
Impact Schopf is out for a second straight match after sitting on the sideline during Wednesday's Canadian Championship final. Russell Teibert got the start during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Montreal and could take over the same role in central midfield once more. Schopf has an extended break to recover before a June 21 trip to Colorado.
JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gauld nets winner as Whitecaps beat CF Montreal to claim Canadian Championship VANCOUVER - Ryan Gauld scored the matchwinner off a penalty in the 65th minute as the Vancouver Whitecaps beat CF Montreal 2-1 to ensure the...
JUNE 8, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
Back in Concacaf Champs Cup! Vancouver Whitecaps repeat Canadian Championship title | MLSSoccer.com Major League Soccer has its first team locked in for the revamped 2024 Concacaf Championship Cup: Vancouver Whitecaps FC defeated CF Montréa...
JUNE 8, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Ali Ahmed - Doing partial training Ahmed (concussion) has been training with no contact with the Whitecaps and won't be fit to play in time for Wednesday's Canadian Championship Final, manager Vanni Sartini told the...
Impact Ahmed has missed Vancouver's last three league games with a concussion he suffered in late May, and he will not be available in the cup final against Montreal on Wednesday either.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Yohei Takaoka - Single-save in draw Takaoka had one save and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sporting Kansas City.
Impact Takaoka faced just two shots and stopped one of them during Saturday's low-scoring draw. The goalkeeper has conceded 17 times in 15 starts while making 40 saves and keeping five clean sheets. Takaoka has firmly won the starting role from Thomas Hasal, who was sent down to Whitecaps 2 after a disappointing showing against St. Louis.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sergio Cordova - Scoreless in rare start Cordova had one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Sporting Kansas City.
Impact Cordova made his fourth MLS start in 2023 but was held scoreless without putting a shot on goal. The striker failed to threaten the Kansas City net and did little with his eight touches of the ball. Cordova sits behind Brian White and Pedro Vite in the pecking order and has failed to accomplish much with his chances in Vancouver. Cordova is unlikely to find anything more than the limited rotational role he's managed so far.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Brian White - Creates two chances White had two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 39th minute.
Impact White saw a two-game goal-scoring streak come to an end as he was held to just two scoreless shots. The forward has found some good form with three goal contributions in his last three matches, built off seven shots and four chances created. White has already scored six goals in 2023, surpassing his disappointing four-goal return from 2022.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Julian Gressel - Big volume in draw Gressel recorded three shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sporting Kansas City.
Impact Gressel was held off the scoresheet for the first time in three matches but still managed major volume from central midfield. The creative midfielder maintained a major role on set-pieces and continues to impress in his first full season with Vancouver. Gressel will continue his solid floor and sky-high ceiling as he looks to build his best season since 2019, where he tallied 20 goal contributions.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Gauld - Continues good run Gauld scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was...
Impact Gauld scored for the second game in a row this time from the right side of the midfield. The forward was off to a slow start but has found good form of late with three goal contributions in his past two matches. Gauld will hope to build on this as he looks to match an eight-goal, five-assist tally from 2022.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
