Cheikh Sabaly - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Doubtful with illness Sabaly is questionable for Saturday's clash against D.C. United, with the MLS listing him in the injury report with an illness.

Impact Sabaly has scored two goals and one assist across 20 MLS matches played while featuring as an occasional starter in Vancouver's attacking midfield, but he more often comes off the bench, so his illness is manageable from a first-choice lineup perspective. If he needs another week to recover, the Whitecaps will see their ability to rotate affected and could use Emmanuel Sabbi and Ryan Gauld (lower body) on the wings.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 45 minutes off bench Sabaly played 45 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Cincinnati, contributing one shot (one on target) two crosses, one tackle and one interception.

Impact Sabaly's outing confirms he was available and fit as expected after clearing the injury report ahead of the match, and his productive cameo adds depth on the left wing with Kenji Cabrera (foot) still out. His workload will likely continue to build as Vancouver manages his return over the coming matches.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

No longer on injury report Sabaly (hamstring) isn't on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's match against Cincinnati.

Impact Sabaly's absence from the injury report suggests he's expected to be available for this clash against the Whitecaps. The winger will add some much-needed depth on the left wing since Kenji Cabrera (foot) is out as well.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Continues on sidelines Sabaly remains out due to a hamstring injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Sabaly picked up this hamstring injury late in the pre-break stretch and has been unable to recover during the layoff. He's been a useful wide option for the Whitecaps, and his absence limits their attacking width moving forward. No timetable has been given, and hamstrings that persist through a break of this length tend to be on the more serious end of the spectrum, leaving Bruno Caicedo to start on the left wing, as Kenji Cabrera (foot) is also out.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Sabaly is out for the time being due to a hamstring injury, per the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Sabaly is a new addition to Vancouver's report this matchday with a hamstring injury, and the timing is notable given that Schonlau and Priso have cleared the report this matchday, suggesting the club's hamstring situation was improving before Sabaly picked one up. He's been a useful wide option for the Whitecaps, and his absence this weekend is a step backward for their attacking width. Kenji Cabrera is likely to continue in a starting role due to his absence.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in 3-2 win Sabaly assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 win over FC Dallas. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 53rd minute.

Impact Sabaly assisted Sebastian Berhalter for his third goal involvement of the season. The assist came from his only chance created of the game and he has created at least one chance in each of the last seven games. This is his fourth start in a row, but he hasn't played more than 68 minutes in these games.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 3 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Scores Saturday Sabaly scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-1 win over Colorado Rapids.

Impact Sabaly got the third goal for Vancouver on Saturday for his second of the season. He's bounced around from the bench to the start XI, earning four starts in the seven games played, creating seven chances with nine tackles made.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

White scores twice, Sabaly adds a goal and Whitecaps beat Rapids 3-1

Brian White scored twice, including an 85th-minute goal, and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Colorado Rapids 3-1

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Scores in Sunday's win Sabaly scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 6-0 victory versus Minnesota United.

Impact Sabaly scored his first goal of the season, a strike in the 74th minute assisted by Mathias Laborda. It was one of two shots Sabaly took in the match, and he also recorded one cross and one tackle in his 25 minutes off the bench.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

White scores 2 goals, Whitecaps hand Minnesota worst regular-season loss in club history, 6-0

Brian White scored two goals for the second consecutive game, Sebastian Berhalter opened the scoring with a penalty kick in the eighth minute and added two assists, and the Vancouv...

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Features off bench Sabaly (fitness) featured 30 minutes off bench in Thursday's 3-0 loss against Seattle in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, confirming he is fit for Vancouver.

Impact Sabaly needed some time to build up his fitness after recently arriving from French side Metz, but he now looks ready to contribute for the Whitecaps after logging 30 minutes off the bench in Thursday's CONCACAF Champions Cup loss to Seattle. That's a major boost for Vancouver, as a fully fit Sabaly should carve out a meaningful role in the front line. His pace and attacking presence could provide the spark the squad clearly lacked against the Sounders.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Building up fitness Sabaly is still not an option for the club as he builds fitness, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Sabaly had just arrived at the club this week after his transfer to the United States, and is only a week through training, the reason he hasn't yet joined the team. That said, only another week of building up some fitness and integrating into the team is likely needed, set to be a big signing from overseas for the club.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

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.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps acquire forward Cheikh Sabaly | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Vancouver Whitecaps FC have acquired forward Cheikh Sabaly from FC Metz in France's Ligue 1, the club annou...

FEBRUARY 5 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs with Vancouver Sabaly has completed a transfer to Vancouver from Metz, according to his former club.

Impact Sabaly is heading to MLS play after a few years in France, with the attacker joining the Whitecaps for the next few seasons. He has served a decent role with Metz this season, earning 12 starts in 14 appearances, holding a starting role until the past few games. That said, this is a great addition for Vancouver, as he is a versatile attacker who can play across the field, likely to form a solid partnership with Thomas Muller and Emmanuel Sabbi in the attack.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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White scores twice, Sabaly adds a goal and Whitecaps beat Rapids 3-1

White scores 2 goals, Whitecaps hand Minnesota worst regular-season loss in club history, 6-0