VANCOUVER NEWS

Alessandro Schopf - Dealing with ankle sprain Schopf is listed as probable in Vancouver's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy due to a sprained ankle.

Impact Schopf was not involved in Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions League loss to Real Espana (a victory for the Whitecaps on aggregate), and he's now a minor concern for Saturday's match with an ankle sprain. Sebastian Berhalter and Russell Teibert (ankle) could both replace him in midfield if necessary.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Raposo - Dealing with groin issue Raposo is listed as probable in Vancouver's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy due to groin soreness.

Impact Raposo made his first start of the season in place of the injured Luis Martins (groin) at left-back last weekend, but he's a slight concern against Los Angeles with a groin issue.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Russell Teibert - Picks up ankle injury Teibert suffered an ankle injury in training with the Whitecaps and will be questionable for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy.

Impact Teibert has only featured once off the bench through three games this season as a backup option in midfield, but his status for Saturday is uncertain after picking up an ankle injury during training last weekend.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Martins - Ruled out against LA Martins (groin) will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Galaxy, according to Vancouver's injury report.

Impact Martins missed last weekend's draw with Dallas with this groin injury after starting the Whitecaps' first two games of the season at left-back. Ryan Raposo (groin) replaced him in the XI last weekend, but Cristian Dajome is another option as a wing-back in a potential 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 lineup in his absence.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy host the Vancouver Whitecaps in conference action

The Vancouver Whitecaps visit the LA Galaxy in Western Conference play

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Brian White - Takes four shots against Dallas White took four shots (three on target) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact White was once again very active up front on Saturday but he's still looking for his first goal of the season despite having taken nine shots (four on target) through three games.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld - Takes two shots in draw Gauld took two shots and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Gauld is still looking for his first goal of the campaign as he's taken six total shots (one on target) across three games from attacking midfield. He also hasn't created a single chance since his seven key passes in the season opener.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Cordova - Takes shot off bench Cordova subbed into Saturday's match against FC Dallas at halftime, taking a shot on target in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Cordova is yet to start an MLS game for Vancouver this season as Brian White is remaining the first-choice at striker, but Cordova has come off the bench in all three matches so far and he also started in the mid-week CONCACAF Champions League win over Real Espana.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Schopf - Creates two chances against Dallas Schopf took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas. He also made a clearance and three interceptions in the match.

Impact Schopf recovered from a knock on his ankle to start Saturday's match in midfield, and he was effective on both sides of the ball as Vancouver earned its first point of the season. He's taken five shots (two on target) with two chances created across three games in 2023.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Blackmon - Makes three clearances in draw Blackmon made a block and three clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Blackmon has started two of Vancouver's three MLS games this season, as he was rested last weekend ahead of a CONCACAF Champions League match. But Blackmon should for the most part remain a starter alongside Ranko Veselinovic in central defense, with Mathias Laborda the backup option.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Concedes goal to Dallas Takaoka made a save but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Dallas.

Impact Takaoka was beaten by an early Sebastien Ibeagha header on Saturday, but his side was able to tie it up and earn their first point of the season with a draw. Next weekend Takaoka will face the Galaxy, which have scored just one goal in two MLS games this season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver, Dallas draw 1-1 thanks to Arriola's own-goal

The Vancouver Whitecaps and FC Dallas played to a 1-1 draw, thanks to an own-goal by Dallas’ Paul Arriola

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alessandro Schopf - Starting against Dallas Schopf (ankle) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Dallas.

Impact Schopf started midweek in CCL and he remains in the starting XI Saturday despite picking up an ankle issue. Playing in a midfield role, he's produced three shots (two on target) and two inaccurate crosses through two matches, while also committing a couple fouls. He's never held massive upside, but he's at least getting shots on target, something he didn't do in seven MLS appearances last season.

MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alessandro Schopf - Facing late fitness test Schopf (ankle) is a game-time call for Saturday's clash with Dallas, according to the Whitecaps injury report.

Impact Schopf is a game-time call Saturday after picking up an ankle injury in CCL action. The midfielder has been a crucial starter in the first two matches with a goal already, and would be a major loss. It's unclear who would step into replace Schopf if he is ruled out for Saturday's clash, though Ryan Raposo is one option.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Martins - Questionable Saturday Martins (groin) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Dallas, according to the Vancouver injury report.

Impact Martins is questionable for Saturday's clash with Dallas due to a groin injury. The left-back has started each of the two opening MLS matches and would be a major loss if he was sidelined. Jake Nerwinski could move into the starting XI if Martins is unable to play.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ferreira and Dallas visit the Vancouver Whitecaps

Jesus Ferreira leads Dallas into a matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps following a two-goal performance against the LA Galaxy

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andres Cubas - Wins three tackles in loss Cubas made two blocks, two clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Earthquakes. He also won three of five tackles in the match.

Impact Cubas has continued as a starter alongside Alessandro Schopf and Julian Gressel in Vancouver's midfield to begin the 2023 campaign. Cubas' value comes more from the defensive end than it does from anything he does going forward.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Vite - Has quiet game in loss Vite made three interceptions and won one of one tackles in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Earthquakes.

Impact Vite made his first start of the season against San Jose on Saturday, but he wasn't very effective alongside Ryan Gauld and Brian White in Vancouver's front-three and was subbed out just after the hour mark.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Laborda - Makes club debut against San Jose Laborda made four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Earthquakes.

Impact Laborda started his first MLS game alongside Ranko Veselinovic in central defense on Saturday following his January transfer from Uruguay. He'll likely continue to rotate with Tristan Blackmon in the position as the season progresses.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Four saves in loss Takaoka recorded four saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 loss versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Takaoka has lost each of his first two games in MLS, both by a 2-1 score, and both while putting together major volume on saves. The goalkeeper is going to be busy behind this Vancouver defense, something that will give him an excellent ceiling, but a risky floor in most matches.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ranko Veselinovic - Busy defensively Veselinovic generated two tackles (two won) and six clearances in Sunday's 2-1 loss to San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th minute.

Impact Veselinovic had plenty to do behind the ball during Sunday's loss, piling on the defensive volume but still being saddled with the loss. The center-back seems set to be a nailed-on starter, though in what appears to be a shaky Vancouver defense there's not likely to be major clean sheet upside for Veselinovic.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE