SEPTEMBER 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
VANCOUVER 13-8-13 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
13-8-13 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Brian White, Whitecaps pull out draw with Dynamo Brian White scored in the 73rd minute in his first match action since Aug.27 to lift the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 draw with the...
Brian White, Whitecaps pull out draw with Dynamo Brian White scored in the 73rd minute in his first match action since Aug.27 to lift the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps to a 1-1 draw with the...
SEPTEMBER 19 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Fafa Picault - Assists equalizing goal in draw Picault assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Houston Dynamo.
Impact Picault picked up his fifth assist of the season as he found Brian White to bring the game level. The forward has now scored five goals and provided three assists from six games where he has 12 shots on target and eight chances created.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Brian White - Scores vital goal from bench White scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Houston Dynamo.
Impact White returned from injury to score the equalizing goal on his return following a concussion injury. He played the final 30 minutes and scored with his only shot in the 73rd minute. Before his injury, he had scored 12 goals and provided two assists in 23 games.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Yohei Takaoka - Concedes from penalty spot Takaoka recorded no saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.
Impact Takaoka didn't have to make any saves in open play and only conceded from the penalty spot. It would have been four clean sheets in a row without this penalty. The penalty was struck powerfully, and despite getting a hand to it, he could not make it his second penalty save of the season.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Brian White - On bench Wednesday White (concussion) is back as a substitute option Wednesday against Houston Dynamo.
Impact White is not ready to start yet, but his availability for at least some minutes should be a significant boost to the team's offensive potential. The forward, who has scored 12 goals and two assists in 23 appearances (22 starts) this year, should be a strong candidate to replace either Fafa Picault or Ryan Gauld at some point.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Andres Cubas - Starts versus Houston Cubas (shoulder) is part of his team's starting lineup to face Houston Dynamo on Wednesday.
Impact Cubas will play again after a couple of weeks on the sidelines as he resumed full training earlier in the week. The midfielder had previously contributed one assist but mostly got involved in defensive actions, averaging 3.2 tackles and 2.1 interceptions per game.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Whitecaps, Dynamo jostle for playoff position in West The Vancouver Whitecaps travel to Houston to battle the likely short-handed Dynamo on Wednesday in a late-season Western Conference clash wi...
SEPTEMBER 17 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Andres Cubas - Trains fully Cubas (shoulder) has been training fully with the team ahead of Wednesday's trip to Houston, per Har Journalist of the Daily Hive Vancouver.
Impact Cubas picked up a shoulder injury with Paraguay that forced him to miss the match against San Jose. Now that he is back to full training, the midfielder will aim to return to the pitch Wednesday, as long as there isn't anymore pain in his shoulder. He's started the previous five MLS games, recording 12 tackles with nine clearances in that span.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Ali Ahmed - Out Wednesday Ahmed (quadriceps) is out for Wednesday's trip to Houston, Har Johal of The Daily Hive reports.
Impact Ahmed is dealing with a quad contusion and won't be an option for Wednesday's match. The midfielder is expected to return before a Saturday trip to LA Galaxy, after completing his recovery in Vancouver.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Vancouver Whitecaps take shutout streak into matchup against the Houston Dynamo
The Vancouver Whitecaps come into a matchup with the Houston Dynamo after putting together three straight shutout winsSEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brian White - Clears concussion protocols White cleared concussion protocols Monday, Har Johal of The Daily Hive reports.
Impact White has fully cleared concussion protocols and should be fully fit and available for Wednesday's trip to Houston. The forward is expected to return directly to the starting XI where he will hope to build on his brilliant start with 12 goals and two assists in 23 appearances.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Ranko Veselinovic - Leads backline to clean sheet Veselinovic had eight clearances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Veselinovic led the Vancouver backline Saturday with eight clearances as they kept a clean sheet and defeated San Jose 2 - 0. He also made one block. Veselinovic has been ever present in a Vancouver backline that has allowed 35 goals over 27 matches, good for the third best defensive record in the Western Conference. Of Vancouver's 27 matches, Veselinovic has made 25 appearances (24 starts) and chipped in two goals and an assist to the attacking effort.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Gauld - Assists coming in bunches Gauld assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), 12 crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 2-0 win versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Gauld once again found himself setting the table Saturday for Vancouver as they scored twice and kept a clean sheet versus San Jose. Gauld supplied the assist for each Vancouver goal, delivering from a corner kick and deftly placing an inviting one touch pass dangerously into the box. Gauld finds himself on a strong run of form in which he's provided five assists over his last five MLS appearances (five starts), a span over which he's created 23 chances. Overall, the forward has scored nine goals and supplied 11 assists in 26 MLS appearances (26 starts).
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Stuart Armstrong - Scores off bench Armstrong scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Armstrong entered the fray late in the match Saturday, coming on for the final six minutes of play, and he made the most of his opportunity. The veteran known best for his time on the South Coast at St. Mary's Stadium with Southampton scored his first MLS goal in just his second appearance after signing for Vancouver as a free agent. Considering his pedigree and that Vancouver signed him as a designated player, Armstrong's minutes and influence should continue to increase as he becomes more integrated into the squad and club.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Fafa Picault - Continues scorching form Picault scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-0 win over San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Picault headed home an incoming corner Saturday to open the scoring during the first half of Vancouver's 2 - 0 victory over San Jose. Over his most recent five MLS appearances (four starts), Picault has peppered the net clinically with 14 shots (11 on target), scoring five goals and supplying two assists. Overall, the veteran MLS forward has enjoyed a strong season. He has scored nine goals and provided four assists over 24 appearances (14 starts).
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Yohei Takaoka - Clean sheet streak continues Takaoka made two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 2-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Takaoka turned aside the two shots he faced Saturday as Vancouver danced past San Jose to the tune of a 2 - 0 victory. The victory marked the third successive MLS match in which Takaoka and San Jose have kept a clean sheet. Takaoka has kept seven total clean sheets over 27 MLS appearances (27 starts). The veteran keeper's next test will likely come Wednesday when Vancouver travel for a midweek tilt versus Houston who have scored six goals over their most recent three MLS matches.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Yohei Takaoka's 3rd straight shutout leads Whitecaps past Earthquakes Fafa Picault and Stuart Armstrong scored goals to help the Vancouver Whitecaps post a 2-0 home victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Satu...
SEPTEMBER 15 • SACBEE.COM
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SEPTEMBER 15 • YOUTUBE
Fafá Picault, Stuart Armstrong, Yohei Takaoka lead Whitecaps over Earthquakes 2-0
Fafá Picault had a first-half goal, Stuart Armstrong scored late in his second career appearance and the Vancouver Whitecaps blanked the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Whitecaps battle for playoff positioning vs. lowly Earthquakes The Vancouver Whitecaps continue their pursuit of a playoff spot when they host the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night in British Columb...
SEPTEMBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Whitecaps battle for playoff positioning vs. lowly Earthquakes The Vancouver Whitecaps continue their pursuit of a playoff spot when they host the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday night in British Columb...
SEPTEMBER 14 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Vancouver Whitecaps sign Jeevan Badwal, Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Vancouver Whitecaps FC have signed midfielder Jeevan Badwal and forward Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau to MLS con...
SEPTEMBER 13 • MLSSOCCER.COM
'It's not an easy game': Vancouver Whitecaps cautious of lowly San Jose Earthquakes Vancouver knows that heading in with an air of overconfidence could spell disaster
SEPTEMBER 13 • THEPROVINCE.COM
