Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Forge FC Hamilton - News - September 16, 2025

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Tristan Blackmon - Aiming return in playoffs Blackmon suffered an MCL sprain on Tuesday and is now aiming for a return in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs starting on Oct. 22, according to Sarita Patel.

Impact Blackmon suffered an MCL sprain in Tuesday's clash against Forge and will miss about one month, as the club confirmed he will be aiming for a return in time for the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs starting on Oct. 22. This is a big blow for the Whitecaps since it suggests he will miss the end of the regular season and will need to be replaced in the starting defense. Mathias Laborda and Belal Halbouni are expected to pair in central defense, with Tate Johnson starting on the left side of the backline for the time being.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tristan Blackmon - Suffers knee injury Blackmon was forced off in the 82nd minute of Tuesday's 4-0 victory against Forge due to a knee injury that isn't looking good, coach Jesper Sorensen said in a press conference, ac...

Impact Blackmon will be assessed in the coming days after suffering a knee injury that appears to be significant, as the coach said it was not looking good for the defender. His absence would be a big blow for the Whitecaps since he is the main leader in the backline, and if he needed to miss some time, a change would have to be made with Mathias Laborda likely getting a more central role in the defense.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Giuseppe Bovalina - Gets assist off bench Bovalina assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 7-0 win against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Bovalina featured in the final minutes of the match Saturday, earning his second assist of the season. It was also his first league appearance since May 11, having been dealing with an ongoing illness.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ali Ahmed - Assists once Ahmed assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 7-0 win over Philadelphia Union.

Impact Ahmed returned to starting XI Saturday, recording his sixth assist of the season. It was also his first start since his return from injury, appearing three times since.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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