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Sam Adekugbe - Completes partial practice Adekugbe (Achilles) was able to get involved in part of the training session Tuesday, Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer reports.

Impact Adekugbe has increased his workload since suffering a severe blow in June, but he's yet to make an appearance and could remain sidelined for a few more weeks before rejoining the match squad. Still, the Canadian international may have a chance to feature in upcoming MLS action, offering an option in the competition with Tate Johnson at left-back.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ranko Veselinovic - Present in partial training Veselinovic (knee) is working individually as he nears his recovery from an ACL tear, according to Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer.

Impact Veselinovic will likely continue to make a gradual return to normal training and may be ready for game action later in the campaign. However, having failed to play since July 19, he could need more time to readapt while hoping to avoid a physical setback. Meanwhile, Tristan Blackmon, Mathias Laborda and possibly Sebastian Schonlau (calf) will be options in the middle of the back line.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Belal Halbouni - Not in full training Halbouni (knee) is still working on light training drills while he continues to progress in his recovery, Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer reports.

Impact Halbouni remains unlikely to earn a big role, with the injury keeping him from playing since November. He was a regular starter at some point in the second half of the previous campaign, and his eventual return would add an alternative to Tristan Blackmon as the right-sided center-back.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sebastian Schonlau - Light work Tuesday Schonlau (calf) has taken part in limited training ahead of Saturday's visit to Portland Timbers, Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer reports.

Impact Schonlau has yet to play a single minute in the 2026 season despite being on the bench in the opening week following his recovery from a serious Achilles issue. The defender may not be ready to start in the short term and will continue to work towards returning in March, eventually challenging Mathias Laborda and Tristan Blackmon for playing time.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Sabbi - Back from suspension Sabbi has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the trip to Portland on Saturday.

Impact Sabbi was handed a suspension by the league following his foul against Salt Lake during the opener. He is expected to return to the starting XI for Vancouver, having started the first match, recording three assists (two shots on target) and two crosses in 68 minutes of play.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rivalry rout! Thomas Müller brace leads Vancouver Whitecaps past Toronto FC | MLSSoccer.com Thomas Müller and the Vancouver Whitecaps are back with a bang in 2026.

4 DAYS AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Toronto FC | Full Match Highlights | Thomas Müller BRACE!

4 DAYS AGO • YOUTUBE

Thomas Müller, Brian White, Yohei Takaoka lead Whitecaps to 3-0 victory over Toronto

Thomas Müller scored twice and Brian White added a goal in a 22-minute span of the first half and Yohei Takaoka finished with a second straight clean sheet in the Vancouver Whiteca...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sebastian Berhalter - Strong in service Berhalter recorded one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Berhalter did his job with eight crosses and four corners, but was unlucky when it came to logging an assist. If he keeps this approach up against a Portland Timbers defense which has let in goals routinely, he's likely to have another robust stat line featuring an assist or two.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Laborda - Logs assist Laborda assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Toronto FC.

Impact Laborda only created one chance and didn't provide a ton of service but was credited with an assist. The defender will likely have a chance to be involved in the attack again next week against Portland Timbers. Though Portland has scored three goals in two games, it has already allowed four and had a minus-7 goal differential a year ago.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brian White - Scores in win White scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact White added what is usually deemed as the back-breaking goal in soccer, putting Vancouver up 3-0. The forward can build on this performance against a Portland Timbers squad which struggles to defend. Portland has already given up four goals this season and conceded 48 goals in 34 games a year ago.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Muller - Tallies brace Muller scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 win over Toronto FC.

Impact One of the German legend's goals came from the penalty spot, but this was an impactful performance after managing just one shot in the season opener. Muller has a good matchup looming against Portland Timbers, who have already conceded four goals in two matches and gave up 48 goals in 34 MLS games a season ago.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Keeps clean sheet Takaoka registered two saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Toronto FC.

Impact Takoaka didn't have much to do but did make two saves in a clean sheet against Toronto. He should continue having success against a Portland Timbers team which did score 41 goals a season ago and has three goals in two games, but has a propensity to give up more goals than it scores.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cheikh Sabaly - On bench Saturday Sabaly (not injury related) is available as a bench option in Saturday's meeting against Toronto.

Impact Sabaly joined the Whitecaps from French side Metz ahead of the 2026 season, but he didn't play in the opening match, presumably because of a paperwork issue. The attacker will now strengthen his team's front line if he gets opportunities in place of Aziel Jackson, Jeevan Singh Badwal or Brian White.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps v Toronto FC: Sorensen relishing 'tricky' start to the season After progressing in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the Vancouver Whitecaps face rivals Toronto FC in MLS this weekend.

5 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Sebastian Schonlau - Back on injury list Schonlau is out with a calf injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Schonlau looked to be an option again after being on the bench for a midweek match, but is now back on the sidelines, with the defender suffering a calf injury. The defender is yet to play for the club since joining, with a return unknown.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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FC Cincinnati, Vancouver Whitecaps, LA Galaxy advance in Champions Cup | MLSSoccer.com FC Cincinnati, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and LA Galaxy advanced to the Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 on Wednesday after closing out their...

FEBRUARY 26 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Kenji Cabrera - Forced off Wednesday Cabrera (undisclosed) was forced off in the second half of Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup second leg matchup against CS Cartagines due to a potential issue, according to Away F...

Impact Cabrera was subbed off in the 72nd minute of Wednesday's CONCACAF Champions Cup second-leg clash against CS Cartagines with a potential injury concern and is expected to undergo scans in the coming days to determine the full extent of the issue. That said, he has primarily served as a depth piece in central midfield for the Whitecaps, rotating in rather than locking down a regular starting role. Even if the setback proves significant, it is unlikely to shake up the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps sign Tristan Blackmon to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Vancouver Whitecaps FC have signed defender Tristan Blackmon to a contract extension through the 2029-30...

FEBRUARY 25 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tristan Blackmon - Earns extension Blackmon has reached an agreement on an extension with Vancouver, according to his club.

Impact Blackmon is going to remain with Vancouver and has extended his ties with a new contract through the 2029/30 season. This comes after an outstanding season last year, helping his team to eight clean sheets in 27 appearances (25 starts) last season. He should remain an everyday starter, starting in the season opener as well this campaign.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Emmanuel Sabbi - Receives one-match ban Sabbi received a suspension for one game due to the serious foul play in the 50th minute of Saturday's season opener against Real Salt Lake, the league announced.

Impact Sabbi is set to miss Saturday's clash against Toronto after being handed a one-match suspension for serious foul play in the 50th minute of the season opener against Real Salt Lake. It's a tough break for the Whitecaps, as the attacking midfielder is a locked-in starter on the right wing whenever he's available and a key piece in their front line. His absence forces a shake-up in the starting XI, with newcomer Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly in line to step into the role if he's cleared to go after his recent move from the Grenats.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps vs. CS Cartaginés: How to watch, stream Concacaf Champions Cup Leg 2 | MLSSoccer.com Vancouver Whitecaps FC return home with all to play for in Leg 2 of their 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup Round One series, following last week'...

FEBRUARY 24 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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Thomas Müller, Brian White, Yohei Takaoka lead Whitecaps to 3-0 victory over Toronto