Vancouver Whitecaps bring shutout streak into matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes
The Vancouver Whitecaps come into a matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes after putting together two straight shutout winsSEPTEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
VANCOUVER 13-8-13 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
13-8-13 · 8TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE · ADVANCED TO PLAYOFF
Andres Cubas - Training away from group Cubas (shoulder) was training away from the group Thursday and hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's game against San Jose, Har Johal of The Daily Hive Van reports.
Impact Cubas suffered the injury while on international duty with Paraguay, but the fact that he's doing some light training represents a step in the right direction. The next two days will be critical to determining whether the star midfielder can feature against the Earthquakes, and if he doesn't, then Vancouver would have to find a way to replace him in midfield, with Pedro Vite or Ralph Priso potentially being options.
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Brian White - Does light training Thursday White (concussion) was spotted doing light training Thursday and hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's game against San Jose, Har Johal of The Daily Hive Van reports.
Impact White has a few steps to go through before being cleared off the protocol, so there's a strong chance that Saturday's game just comes too soon for him. If that's the case, then his next chance to play would come against Houston on Sep. 18. Missing White for any time would be huge for the Whitecaps, as the striker has netted 12 goals in 2024.
SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE
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Deiber Caicedo - Makes season debut Saturday Caicedo registered three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against FC Dallas.
Impact Caicedo made his first appearance of the season for Vancouver after spending the last year on loan with Junior FC in Colombia. He marked the occasion with three shots (one on target) in his 17 minutes off the bench.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Sebastian Berhalter - Productive in scoreless draw Berhalter registered two shots (one on goal), 12 crosses (four accurate) and seven corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus FC Dallas.
Impact Berhalter set season highs with 12 crosses and seven corners, and tied a season high with four accurate crosses. Although he did not contribute to a goal, it was his most productive attacking game of the season. He also helped keep a clean sheet as he won one tackle and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Mathias Laborda - Five shots in draw Laborda generated five shots (one on goal) and five crosses (zero accurate) in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus FC Dallas.
Impact Laborda played his first match in midfield Saturday and erupted with season highs in shots (five) and crosses (five). Although he did not contribute to a goal, he showed a clear ability to produce on the attack. Although he will likely soon return to his place in central defense, the attacking prowess he showed Saturday will be something to monitor for the rest of the campaign.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Yohei Takaoka - Keeps clean sheet Saturday Takaoka recorded two saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 0-0 draw against FC Dallas.
Impact Takaoka kept his sixth clean sheet of the season Saturday, including his second in a row. His defense has been stout during the past two matches, allowing just two shots on target through 180 minutes of play. He faces another favorable matchup next Saturday versus San Jose, a side which has scored 34 goals in 27 league matches this season.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
FC Dallas earn road point in 0-0 draw with Whitecaps With both sides down key players on international duty, the host Vancouver Whitecaps and FC Dallas played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday night wi...
SEPTEMBER 8 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Vancouver Whitecaps vs. FC Dallas | Full Match Highlights
SEPTEMBER 8 • YOUTUBE
Whitecaps keeper Yohei Takaoka, Dallas' Jimmy Maurer yield nothing in scoreless draw
Jimmy Maurer had four saves in his first start of the season for FC Dallas and Yohei Takaoka stopped two shots for the Vancouver Whitecaps as the two clubs battled to a scoreless d...SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andres Cubas - Suffers shoulder issue Cubas came off with a shoulder injury against Paraguay, but could return during the international break.
Impact Cubas picked up the injury during a friendly, but is expected to return before the final international match against Brazil. If he can do so then he should be fully fit before returning to Vancouver for a Sept. 14 clash with San Jose.
SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Art of the Deal: How Ryan Gauld helped the Whitecaps sign Stuart Armstrong The 32-year-old Scotsman, who signed with Vancouver through 2026, has spent the past six seasons playing with English side Southampton FC.
SEPTEMBER 7 • THEPROVINCE.COM
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Fafa Picault - Heading to national team duty Picault has been called up to the Haitian national team for its upcoming Nation League matches and will miss Saturday's match against FC Dallas.
Impact Picault has been used of the bench for the team since moving from Nashville in the offseason. However, he's been a 12th man the team as he's scored eight goals with four assists in 23 appearances, starting just 13 times. The midfielder has also logged in 36 crosses (five accurate), 23 tackles and 16 chances created.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Pedro Vite - Called up by Ecuador Vite has been selected to the Ecuadorian national team for its upcoming World Cup qualifiers and will not be an option for Saturday's match against FC Dallas.
Impact Vite is back on the national team after getting his first senior cap last year. He's been solid in MLS play for Vancouver, starting the last 11 matches in a row, totaling a goal with 12 shots (four on target) and 12 tackles. Sebastian Berhalter is set to remain in the starting XI at center back alongside Ralph Priso for the clash with FC Dallas.
SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Whitecaps sign Stuart Armstrong, reuniting him with fellow Scotsman Ryan Gauld The 32-year-old Scotsman, who signed with Vancouver through 2026, has spent the past six seasons playing with English side Southampton FC.
SEPTEMBER 3 • THEPROVINCE.COM
Whitecaps sign Scottish M Stuart Armstrong as DP The Vancouver Whitecaps signed Scottish midfielder Stuart Armstrong as a designated player on Tuesday.Armstrong, 32, was a free agent after...
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Andres Cubas - Summoned to NT duty Cubas has been called up to the Paraguay national team for its upcoming World Cup qualifiers and will not be an option for Saturday's match versus FC Dallas.
Impact Cubas will return to the Paraguayan national team following his involvement at Copa America. He's started the last 12 MLS games in a row, totaling 37 tackles and 27 interceptions in that span. Both Ralph Priso and Sebastian Berhalter are set to start in the midfield for the clash with FC Dallas.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Ali Ahmed - Back with Canada NT Ahmed will link up with the Canadian national team for its upcoming friendlies and will miss Saturday's match versus FC Dallas.
Impact Ahmed will return to the Canadian national team following his time at Copa America. He had since started in three MLS matches, making six tackles, six clearances and four chances created. With a few other Vancouver players also leaving for national team duty, Giuseppe Bovalina is in a good position to get his first start since June in the midfield for the clash with FC Dallas.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Gauld - Gets first call up Gauld has been selected to the Scottish national team for their upcoming Nations League matches and will not be an option for Saturday's match versus FC Dallas.
Impact Gauld has earned his first ever call up to the Scottish national team after a solid few season with Vancouver. Since 2022, the midfielder recorded 28 goals with 27 assists, including nine goals and assist in 25 appearances in 2024. If Levonte Johnson is ruled fit, he will get the start in the attack for the clash with FC Dallas.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Sam Adekugbe - Dropped by Canada Adekugbe has been dropped from the Canadian national team for its upcoming friendlies due to an injury.
Impact Adekugbe was not an option for the win against Austin due to an injury. He continues to deal with injury struggles, resulting in just eight MLS appearances on the campaign, starting three times with two assists and 17 crosses (five accurate).
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Stuart Armstrong - Signs with Vancouver Armstrong has completed a transfer to Vancouver out of free agency, according to his new club.
Impact Armstrong is heading to the U.S.A. after spending the entirety of his career in Europe, with the midfielder signing a designated player contract with Vancouver. He has made 508 appearances in his career, notching 74 goals and 75 assists over that span. In the most recent season, he started in 33 of his 42 appearances with Southampton, registering five goals on 67 shots and seven assists on 68 chances created. That said, he should come into his new club fighting for starting time immediately.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Vancouver Whitecaps exercise contract buyout on Luis Martins | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Buyout Vancouver Whitecaps FC have exercised a Buyout of a Guaranteed Contract on defender Luís Martins, the club a...
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