Vancouver Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Pedro Vite - Breaks up play in midfield Vite recorded one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Minnesota United.

Impact Vite put fourth an energetic defensive performance Saturday, though Vancouver fell 1 - 0 to Minnesota. The young midfielder made three tackles (three won), two blocks and set a new season-high mark with four interceptions. Vite has continued to round-out his game in his third MLS season, setting new career-high marks for a single season in interceptions (29), clearances (11) and blocks (five).

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sam Adekugbe - Two shots on target in loss Adekugbe registered two shots (two on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Minnesota United.

Impact Adekugbe led the Vancouver attack Saturday with two shots (two on target), but he was unable to convert his opportunities as Vancouver fell 1 - 0 to Minnesota. In addition to his offensive production, the veteran midfielder added one clearance, block and interception each to the team's defensive effort. Adekugbe continues to be a rotational option for Vancouver, having started in two of his last four appearances and in just seven of his 15 MLS appearances overall in 2024.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Berhalter - Makes most of substitute appearance Berhalter had eight crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Minnesota United.

Impact Berhalter led the Vancouver attacking effort Saturday with eight crosses (one accurate), though he played just the final 22 minutes of the match. During his time on the pitch, Berhalter created two chances and made three tackles (one won). The young midfielder has played the role of provider of late, having now created 10 chances over his most recent five appearances (four starts).

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Beaten from penalty spot Takaoka registered four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 loss versus Minnesota United.

Impact Takaoka made four saves Saturday but was beaten after his team conceded a first half penalty kick. Vancouver would fall 1 - 0 to Minnesota. Since a run of three successive clean sheets, Takaoka has failed to secure a clean sheet over his last five appearances (five starts). Over that span, he's made 15 saves and conceded 10 goals. Takaoka's next test should come Sunday when Vancouver host LAFC who have scored six goals over their most recent three MLS matches.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Hassani Dotson, Dayne St. Clair lead Minnesota United to 1-0 victory over Whitecaps

Hassani Dotson scored on a first-half penalty kick and Dayne St. Clair made it stand up to lead Minnesota United to a 1-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps

OCTOBER 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota United record fourth straight shutout in 1-0 victory over Whitecaps Dayne St.Clair recorded his fourth consecutive clean sheet and Hassani Dotson converted a penalty kick in the 24th minute, lifting visiting...

OCTOBER 6 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Minnesota United | Full Match Highlights

OCTOBER 6 • YOUTUBE

Ali Ahmed - Starting versus Minnesota Ahmed (quadriceps) is in the starting lineup to face Minnesota United on Saturday.

Impact Ahmed is expected to feature on the right flank in his first appearance since Sept. 15, pushing Sebastian Berhalter to the bench. The Canadian was averaging 2.3 crosses (0.4 accurate) per game before suffering the injury, so he may now perform close to those numbers if given enough time on the field.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Stuart Armstrong - Starts versus Minnesota Armstrong (calf) has made the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus Minnesota United.

Impact Armstrong regained enough fitness to make his first MLS start in the weekend clash. Having already scored once as a substitute in his previous 57 minutes of play, he could be trusted for offensive contributions from a central attacking midfield position.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld - Returns to starting XI Saturday Gauld (knee) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Minnesota United.

Impact Gauld is no longer injured after missing a couple of league games due to the issue. He should be back in an offensive role from which he has produced nine goals and 12 assists in 28 matches played this season.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps out to halt 4-match winless skid at Minnesota's expense The Vancouver Whitecaps vie to snap a four-match winless streak on Saturday when they continue their four-match homestand against Minnesota...

OCTOBER 4 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Belal Halbouni - Out with illness Halbouni (illness) is out for Saturday's clash with Minnesota, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Halbouni isn't an option for Saturday's match against Minnesota, as he deals with an illness. The defender has hardly played even when fit, going unused on the bench in almost every match. His absence isn't likely to change much moving forward in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Berhalter - Continues whipping in crosses Berhalter registered one shot (zero on goal), 11 crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Berhalter once again led the Vancouver attack with 11 crosses (one accurate) Wednesday, though the Whitecaps would fall 3 - 0 to Cascadia rivals Seattle. Over his most recent three appearances (three starts), Berhalter has poured in a whopping 31 crosses (seven accurate), creating seven chances and supplying two assists. Overall, the midfielder has scored twice and supplied three assists over 28 appearances (16 starts). The three assists mark a new career high in a single MLS season for Berhalter.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Allows three goals in loss Takaoka recorded two saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Takaoka turned aside just two shots on target Wednesday and conceded three goals as Vancouver fell 3 - 0 at the hands of Seattle. Takaoka was beaten twice from open play and once by an Albert Rusnak penalty. The veteran keeper and Vancouver are experiencing a difficult spell defensively, having now conceded eight goals over their last three matches. Over that span, Takaoka has made 11 saves. His next test will likely come Saturday when they host Minnesota who have scored nine goals over their last five MLS matches.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Fafa Picault - Get double yellow Picault was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards in the 88th minute of Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus Seattle Sounders FC. He had one shot (zero on goal) and five crosses (one ac...

Impact Picault will serve a second ban in six matches and will miss Saturday's match versus Minnesota. Since the break, the forward has scored a goal and an assist in six game played, collecting 10 shots (five on target) and 14 crosses (three on target) to give him nine goals and five assists in 28 appearances during his first campaign with Vancouver.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Georgi Minoungou's first goal helps Sounders top Whitecaps Georgi Minoungou scored his first MLS goal as the Seattle Sounders defeated the host Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on Wednesday in a Cascadia Cup...

OCTOBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

OCTOBER 3 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Whitecaps 0, Sounders 3: Surging Seattle blanks Vancouver in Cascadia clash The Sounders dominated 61.5 per cent of possession across the first half, outshooting the Whitecaps 7-5

OCTOBER 3 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC | Full Match Highlights

OCTOBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Whitecaps host Sounders in tussle for playoff position The Vancouver Whitecaps and Seattle Sounders have already clinched MLS playoff berths.But there’s always something on the line when the Casc...

OCTOBER 2 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Stuart Armstrong - Out Wednesday Armstrong (calf) is out for Wednesday's clash with Seattle, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Armstrong isn't an option for Wednesday's clash with Seattle as he deals with a calf issue. The midfielder has made just four appearances off the bench since joining Vancouver, and has yet to really establish himself in the starting XI. Armstrong will have three more chances to try and return before the end of the regular season.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Berhalter - Another stellar performance Berhalter assisted once to go with nine crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Berhalter put up another great performance for Vancouver, assisting again while sending nine crosses Saturday. He's produced 40 crosses (10 accurate) in the last five games give him an average of 3.7 per contest. This also gives the midfielder 101 crosses on the campaign, which is a career high since joining the league in 2020.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Brian White - Extends streak White scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Portland Timbers.

Impact With a goal Saturday, White has now scored in the last three matches for a total of 15 goals on the season. He is one goal from matching his career high with four regular season games left for Vancouver. The forward has been a huge asset for the attack, having an average of about 2.5 shots per game, while also collecting 38 clearances and 16 chances created in 26 appearances, 24 of them coming as starts.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Good outing Saturday Takaoka made four saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Portland Timbers.

Impact Takaoka was able to make four saves while allowing just a single goal during the draw Saturday. He's also only allowed six goals in the last six appearances, making 13 saves while keeping three sheets in that span. The keeper will face off with Seattle for the next game on Wednesday, who have scored nine goals in the last five appearances.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Ali Ahmed - Not selected Saturday Ahmed (quadriceps) was not an option for Saturday's 1-1 draw to Portland.

Impact Ahmed returned midweek during the Canadian Cup final, however was not selected for Saturday's MLS clash with Portland. This will also leave him questionable for Wednesday's midweek match against Seattle, not having made a league appearance since Sep 15.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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Hassani Dotson, Dayne St. Clair lead Minnesota United to 1-0 victory over Whitecaps