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Sporting KC earn draw with Whitecaps on late penalty kick The Vancouver Whitecaps FC and visiting Sporting Kansas City played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night.

JUNE 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sporting KC earn draw with Whitecaps on late penalty kick The Vancouver Whitecaps FC and visiting Sporting Kansas City played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night.

JUNE 4, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Gauld's late PK goal helps Whitecaps tie Sporting KC 1-1

Ryan Gauld scored on a penalty kick late in the second half to rally the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 draw with Sporting Kansas City

JUNE 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vancouver Whitecaps make pitch towards families as inflation, expenses hit fans VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have the fourth lowest attendance in Major League Soccer, but the team’s president and sporting director...

JUNE 3, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Thomas Hasal - Starting for Whitecaps 2 Hasal is starting for Whitecaps 2 Friday, according to manager Vanni Sartini.

Impact Hasal made the start during a Saturday loss to St. Louis City, raising some questions if he'd compete with Yohei Takaoka in the starting XI. That appears to not be the case after he conceded three goals, and was promptly handed the start for Whitecaps 2. Takaoka will get the start for Saturday's clash with Kansas City.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ali Ahmed - Remains out Ahmed (concussion) is listed as out for Saturday's clash with Kansas City, according to the Whitecaps injury report.

Impact Ahmed is out once more after suffering a serious head injury during the Canadian Championship semifinals. It remains to be seen what the timeline for Ahmed's return is, but with a serious concussion it's possible he's facing a long absence while he works to clear concussion protocols.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gressel and the Vancouver Whitecaps host Sporting Kansas City

Julian Gressel leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City following a two-goal outing against the Houston Dynamo

JUNE 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yohei Takaoka - Fives saves in win Takaoka registered five saves and allowed two goals in Thursday's 6-2 win versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Takaoka faced seven shots and stopped five of them to come away with another comfortable win. The goalkeeper was held on the bench during a 3-1 loss to St. Louis but returned immediately to the starting XI on Wednesday. Barring a surprise rotation Takaoka will remain the top option in net for the Whitecaps.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Vite - Scores again Vite scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Thursday's 6-2 victory against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Vite scored his third goal in his past four matches during Wednesday's win. The attacking midfielder has thrived in his new role and is making the most of his chances in the starting XI. With four goal contributions in 10 starts Vite hasn't been world-shattering, but he has done enough to earn a consistent role in the starting XI.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brian White - Two goal contributions in rout White scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and two chances created in Thursday's 6-2 win versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact White continued his good form, finding his third goal contributions in his past two matches. White sits on six goals and one assist in 14 appearances, already surpassing his tally from the entirety of 2022. The winger will hope to keep this going as he heads into the busy Summer season.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Berhalter - Excellent off bench Berhalter scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Thursday's 6-2 win versus Houston Dynamo.

Impact Berhalter scored and assisted in just 27 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's one-sided win. The midfielder was brilliant throughout the limited role, a possible indicator that he could see more minutes in the coming matches.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld - Goal, assist in win Gauld scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and one chance created in Thursday's 6-2 victory over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Gauld scored and assisted in what was his best performance of the season. The winger hasn't shown the same scoring touch in 2023 as his eight goals in 2022, but put together a nice finish to open his account Wednesday. Gauld retains a major role in the starting XI, with any sort of good form giving him a great chance to breakout.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Julian Gressel - Hot streak continues Gressel scored two goals to go with two shots (two on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Thursday's 6-2 win against Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a y...

Impact Gressel scored a brace, tying his total from his debut season with Vancouver in a single match. The midfielder has been excellent in 2023, with eight goal contributions in 14 starts. Gressel is on pace for his best season since departing Atlanta in 2019, and has taken a major role on set-pieces, establishing a strong floor as well.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps down Dynamo with 1st-minute goals in each half Julian Gressel recorded the first two-goal game of his MLS career and the host Vancouver Whitecaps became the first team in MLS history to s...

JUNE 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Whitecaps down Dynamo with 1st-minute goals in each half Julian Gressel recorded the first two-goal game of his MLS career and the host Vancouver Whitecaps became the first team in MLS history to s...

JUNE 1, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Whitecaps down Dynamo with 1st-minute goals in each half Julian Gressel recorded the first two-goal game of his MLS career and the host Vancouver Whitecaps became the first team in MLS history to s...

JUNE 1, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Whitecaps score early, often in 6-2 victory over Dynamo

Pedro Vite scored in the first minute, Julian Gressel added two goals and the Vancouver Whitecaps roughed up the Houston Dynamo 6-2

JUNE 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vancouver Whitecaps feeling fines, and lots of them Six players felt the wrath of MLS DisCo on Tuesday, and coach Vanni Sartini likely will too, following outbursts in their loss to St. Louis.

MAY 30, 2023 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Vancouver Whitecaps host the Houston Dynamo in conference matchup

The Vancouver Whitecaps take on the Houston Dynamo in Western Conference play

MAY 30, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ranko Veselinovic - Busy in return Veselinovic made 13 clearances, two blocks and an interception in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against St. Louis City. He also took two shots and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Veselinovic was plugged straight back into the XI Saturday after returning from a personal matter, and he was very busy from central defense in the loss to St. Louis.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld - Creates two chances in loss Gauld took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against St. Louis City SC. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Gauld has now posted at least one shot and at least one chance created in nine of his 12 league appearances this season. But from 23 shots and 33 chances created overall, he only has one assist and zero goals to his name thus far.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simon Becher - Takes shot in start Becher took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against St. Louis City.

Impact Becher made his first league start in more than a month on Saturday, and he was solid in leading the line before getting hooked around the hour mark. He has four goals in 10 MLS appearances (four starts) this season.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE