VICTOR WANYAMA NEWS

Role slows down Wanyama made 25 appearances (20 starts) and played the fewest minutes of his four seasons with Montreal in 2023.

Impact Wanyama's role finally began to dwindle in 2023, the midfielder ended with 1,788 minutes. Wanyama is back for 2024 but it's not clear if he will be a starting option or if he will be more of a depth piece behind other options in defensive midfield.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rested versus Charlotte Wanyama played 18 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 2-0 win over Charlotte FC.

Impact Wanyama was given another breather here but he remains mostly a regular starter. The midfielder though holds limited offensive appeal with just occasional shots and chances created and mostly produces defensive peripheral stats.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets rested in draw Wanyama played two minutes off the bench in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Wanyama was given a rare breather here but the injury to Rudy Camacho will likely cement the former's return to the XI next week versus NYFC. Wanyama does get occasional offensive loos but mostly produces defensive peripheral stats and is still without any goals or assists this term.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two tackles as sub Wanyama had two tackles (two won) and one interception in Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Wanyama subbed on during halftime and had a quiet outing in the second half, while his side ended up with a tough road loss. The midfielder had started in all of the 11 games in the season before, but has yet to score or assist. He will now look to get the nod again in Montreal's next outings.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes three tackles Wanyama took one shot (on goal), made an interception and three tackles (winning two) during Saturday's 2-0 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Wanyama was held off the scoresheet as he lined up in the defensive portion of Montreal's midfield. The veteran's three tackles were the second most on the team in the victory.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in big loss Wanyama made a clearance and an interception in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against the Revolution.

Impact Wanyama has started all six of Montreal's MLS matches this season in midfield, but the club is currently languishing at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings with just one win thus far.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Wanyama took two shots and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Nashville SC. He also won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Wanyama was very involved going forward from midfield on Saturday, but it wasn't enough to earn Montreal's first point or goal of the season.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot against Miami Wanyama too a shot on target and made a clearance in Saturday's season opening 2-0 defeat against Inter Miami.

Impact Wanyama was back in Montreal's XI in midfield on Saturday after re-signing with the club in the offseason, but he couldn't do enough to salvage a result on opening weekend.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kenyan midfielder Wanyama signs two-year contract to remain with CF Montréal MONTREAL - CF Montréal has signed midfielder Victor Wanyama to a two-year contract extension through the 2024 Major League Soccer season.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Victor Wanyama returns to CF Montréal on DP deal | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed CF Montréal have re-signed captain Victor Wanyama to a two-year contract, the club announced Friday. The...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Re-signs with Montreal Wanyama has signed a new two-year contract with CF Montreal, the club announced Friday.

Impact Wanyama has been a key starter for three seasons in Montreal's midfield, and he recorded one goal and three assists last season as he led the side to the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. The 31-year-old has now signed on with the club through the 2024 campaign as a Designated Player.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Agent Victor Wanyama: Celtic FC transfer easy sell for Alistair Johnston | MLSSoccer.com It's been a meteoric rise for Alistair Johnston.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Provides assist against Inter Miami Wanyama provided an assist, created three chances, made four tackles (three won) and drew four fouls during Sunday's 3-1 win over Inter Miami.

Impact Wanyama bossed the middle of the park here, bringing his usual tenacity but also creating for teammates on the attacking end, which included an assist for Kei Kamara to score Montreal's third goal. This has been Wanyama's best campaign since he moved to MLS back in 2020 and he'll try to keep up with the strong play during the upcoming MLS Cup playoffs.

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Wanyama confirms he'll leave CF Montreal after 2022 MLS season CF Montreal midfielder Victor Wanyama has confirmed he won’t be returning to the club for the 2023 MLS season, leaving a big hole in Wilfrie...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

CF Montréal midfielder Victor Wanyama won't return for 2023 | MLSSoccer.com CF Montréal midfielder and captain Victor Wanyama won’t be back for the 2023 MLS season, he confirmed in a Tuesday media availability.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Plans on leaving after season Wanyama told BPM Sports radio Tuesday that he will leave CF Montreal after the 2022 season.

Impact Wanyama has been a nailed-on MLS starter for the last three campaigns since moving from Tottenham Hotspur in 2020, and this season has been Montreal's best in some time as they are about to enter the playoffs as a top-2 seed in the Eastern Conference. But the 31-year-old midfielder says he'll be ready to move on once his contract runs out in December.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Premier League potential: Victor Wanyama praises Djordje Mihailovic's transfer | MLSSoccer.com Djordje Mihailovic’s European adventure gets underway in the new year, joining AZ Alkmaar from CF Montréal.

AUGUST 27, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Takes three shots in loss Wanyama took three shots (one on target) and created two chances in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Real Salt Lake. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Wanyama was active on both sides of the ball on Sunday, but he wasn't able to stop RSL's second half comeback as his side has now lost two games in a row. He will want to bounce back next weekend against FC Cincinnati, which are currently sixth in the Eastern Conference table.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in win Wanyama took a shot and created two chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Atlanta United. He also made a clearance, an interception and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Wanyama played well on both sides of the ball Saturday as his side downed Atlanta for its fourth win in five games. He picked up his fifth yellow card of the season however, meaning he will be suspended for next weekend's clash against Orlando City. Samuel Piette (ankle) could replace him in midfield for the game if he's fit enough to start, or Ahmed Hamdi and Matko Miljevic are options to slide back as well.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Wanyama made two blocks and assisted a goal in Saturday's 4-3 victory against FC Cincinnati. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Wanyama set up a crucial Kei Kamara goal just before halftime as his side won its first game of the season on Saturday, but it was in no part thanks to the defense as Cincinnati was able to run riot and score three goals on the day. He will want to be more solid on that side of the ball against the Red Bulls next weekend.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Wanyama took two shots and won one of three tackles in Sunday's 2-0 defeat against Orlando City. He also made a block in the match.

Impact Wanyama was active on both sides of the ball on Sunday, but his side couldn't rally enough to earn the necessary points against Orlando and Montreal was left out of the playoffs. Wanyama finishes the season with two goals and six clean sheets in 27 starts during a promising and surprising 2021 MLS campaign from his side.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nyamweya: Why I blame FKF for Wanyama's early Harambee Stars retirement ' Goal.com Sam Nyamweya has claimed he is blaming the current FKF regime for Victor Wanyama's early Harambee Stars retirement.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • GOAL.COM

CF Montréal's Victor Wanyama retires from international soccer with Kenya ' MLSSoccer.com Victor Wanyamaa’s international career has come to a close. The CF Montréal midfielder announced Monday on Twitter that he’s played his fina...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Keeps clean sheet in win Wanyama took a shot and created a chance in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Chicago. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Wanyama played well on both sides of the ball as his side earned a comfortable victory and clean sheet against the Fire on Sunday. He will hope to have a similar performance next weekend against the Crew, which are 10th in the Eastern Conference.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE