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Unused from bench Halbouni (chest) featured on the bench in Sunday's 5-0 defeat in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final against Cruz Azul, confirming he has fully recovered from his injury.

Impact Halbouni missed the last two MLS games due to a chest injury after picking up a bad knock in the Canadian Championship game against Valour FC. He seems to have fully recovered from it since he featured on the bench in Sunday's heavy defeat, although he didn't get onto the pitch. He has been a bench option so far this season and is expected to continue holding that role moving forward for the Whitecaps.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

White and the Vancouver Whitecaps host Minnesota United

Brian White leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with Minnesota United after scoring two goals against Real Salt Lake

Forced off injured Tuesday Halbouni faced a tough knock to his chest in the buildup of Valour FC's second goal in Tuesday's 2-2 draw in the Canadian Championship and was forced off a few minutes later, accor...

Impact Halbouni received his opponent's shoulder to the chest in the buildup to Valour FC's second goal on Tuesday, forcing him off in the 54th minute. He will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the injury, but it does not look positive as he could not continue in the second half. That said, he has played only four minutes in MLS this season and has remained an unused substitute in 10 games, so his potential absence on Saturday against Salt Lake will not impact the starting XI.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Starts as sub Halbouni (illness) is on the bench for the clash with Portland.

Impact Halbouni will get the start on the bench following an illness picked up this week. he only saw three appearances in 2024, as he will likely keep a small role again this campaign.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Sunday Halbouni is dealing with an illness and is day-to-day ahead of Sunday's game against Portland, the club announced.

Impact Halbouni is questionable for Sunday's match against Portland due to illness. He played in only three games last season and is expected to remain a bench option, so his potential absence is unlikely to impact the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Halbouni (illness) is out for Saturday's clash with Minnesota, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Halbouni isn't an option for Saturday's match against Minnesota, as he deals with an illness. The defender has hardly played even when fit, going unused on the bench in almost every match. His absence isn't likely to change much moving forward in the starting XI.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Halbouni (hand) is on the bench for Saturday's trip to RBNY.

Impact Halbouni is back on the bench after a hand injury ruled him out earlier in the month. The defender is still waiting for his debut with the Whitecaps, but could be in for a chance off the bench.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hand injury Halbouni is out for Saturday's clash with LA Galaxy due to a hand injury.

Impact Halbouni picked up the hand injury and is out Saturday. The defender has yet to make his debut for Vancouver and remains on the sideline. Halbouni's next chance to return will be an April 20 trip to Seattle, though it's not clear how serious this hand injury is.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Whitecaps Halbouni signed with Vancouver through 2025 with a team option for 2026.

Impact Halbouni joins Vancouver from Madeburg in the 2. Bundesliga. The defender will likely be a depth option at first with Vancouver, but he could certainly play his way into the back three. Halbouni made three appearances with Madeburg before completing the move to Vancouver.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE