Damir Kreilach - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Whitecaps exercise buyout on F Damir Kreilach The Vancouver Whitecaps have exercised a buyout of forward Damir Kreilach’s guaranteed contract.The 36-year-old Croatian will no longer occu...

JULY 5, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Vancouver Whitecaps exercise buyout on Damir Kreilach | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Buyout Vancouver Whitecaps FC have exercised a guaranteed contract buyout on forward Damir Kreilach, the club annou...

JULY 4, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Vancouver Whitecaps to buy out contract of veteran forward Damir Kreilach VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have agreed to buy out the guaranteed contract of veteran forward Damir Kreilach, the club announced Fri...

JULY 4, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Leaving Caps after Galaxy match Kreilach has ended his tenure at Vancouver, the club announced Friday.

Impact The Whitecaps and Kreilach have reached a mutual decision to part ways and will exercise a buyout of a guaranteed contract this weekend. Kreilach's final match as a member of the Whitecaps will be Friday, July 4, against the Galaxy.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against San Diego Kreilach (Achilles) is on the bench for Wednesday's matchup versus San Diego FC.

Impact Kreilach is fit after missing one game due to the issue, but he has barely played this season so he should stay among the substitutes going forward. He did achieve a penalty goal in his 19 minutes of MLS play in 2025. Depending on the position he's used in, both Jeevan Singh Badwal and Daniel Rios could see their playing time affected if the Croatian appears in upcoming weeks.

JUNE 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dreyer leads San Diego FC against the Vancouver Whitecaps

Anders Dreyer leads San Diego FC into a matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps after scoring two goals against Minnesota United

JUNE 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Out against Columbus Kreilach (Achilles) is out for Saturday's trip to Columbus, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Kreilach is the second Vancouver player to land on the injury report with an Achilles injury report, alongside Sam Adekugbe. That's certainly not ideal, especially with Kreilach coming off the bench and scoring last time out. Kreilach will hope this is a minor Achilles issue and not a long-term problem that limits his ability off the bench for the coming months.

JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Converts late penalty in win Kreilach scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Kreilach assumed the responsibility late in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Seattle to convert a penalty for Vancouver's final goal of the fixture. The conversion marked the first goal of the season for the veteran who has had difficulty in finding opportunities this campaign, having made just two appearances for a total of 19 minutes in 2025. During the 2024 season, Kreilach filled a rotational role for Vancouver, scoring two goals and assisting once over 19 appearances (six starts).

JUNE 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jeevan Badwal scores 1st MLS goal, Whitecaps beat short-handed Sounders 3-0

Jeevan Badwal scored his first career goal in the 40th minute, Daniel Ríos added his first goal of the season and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Seattle Sounders 2-0 to extend th...

JUNE 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Unused sub Wednesday Kreilach (calf) was on the bench for Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Monterrey in the CONCACAF, indicating he has fully recovered from his injury.

Impact Kreilach missed the opening games of the season due to a calf injury and has yet to make his season debut. However, he was on the bench on Wednesday, indicating he has fully recovered from his injury and could feature soon. His next opportunity to make his season debut will be against Montreal on Saturday.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf strain Kreilach is dealing with a right calf strain and is expected to miss one to two weeks, the club announced.

Impact Kreilach remains sidelined with a calf strain and will miss the season opener against Portland. He is expected to be out for one to two weeks and could return against Montreal on March. 9. That said, he should only be a bench option once fully back fit.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Kreilach assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat to Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Kreilach came off the bench for the final couple minutes of Sunday's clash and immediately got on the scoresheet with an assist for Ryan Gauld. It proved to be little more than a consolation goal, but it's still a nice return. Kreilach will hope to play his way into more minutes during the next clash with LAFC, a potential elimination match.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Kreilach (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Montreal.

Impact Kreilach returns to the bench for Saturday's match after overcoming a calf injury ahead of time. The fact he recovered earlier than expected is great news for the forward. Kreilach was off to a hot start in Vancouver before suffering some injury concerns, so he will hope to get back on track before the break.

JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surprisingly questionable Kreilach (calf) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Montreal, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Kreilach is questionable for Saturday's clash with a calf issue, originally he wasn't expected to play until the following week but it appears he is recovering ahead of schedule. The forward could play some part, though likely off the bench.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to feature Kreilach (calf) will travel with the team but is not expected to be an option for the clash with Minnesota or Montreal, reports Har Journalist of the Daily Hive Vancouver.

Impact Kreilach will continue his recovery with the team, but will not feature during the road trip as he deal with a calf strain. His injury bug continues as he had missed six games through injury and is set for more time on the sidelines, recording five starts in 11 appearances since making the move from Real Salt Lake in the offseason/

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out with calf injury Kreilach (calf) didn't train Tuesday and is out for Saturday's clash with St. Louis, per Har Journalist.

Impact Kreilach was out of training Tuesday and evidently is dealing with a serious enough calf injury that he will not be an option for Saturday's match. Fafa Picault should get the start with Kreilach out Saturday.

JUNE 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Kreilach was not included in training Tuesday due to an illness, according to manager Vanni Sartini, per Har Johal of Equalizer Soccer.

Impact Kreilach looks to be in question for Saturday's match, as he is now dealing with an illness that forced him out of training. Luckily, he will have until Saturday to train and recover. Either way, this isn't the biggest issue for the club, as he has only started once in his past six appearances.

JUNE 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late winner Saturday Kreilach scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Kreilach scored the match-winning goal Saturday, a strike in the 91st minute assisted by Ryan Gauld. It was a great way for him to make his return to the pitch after missing the last six matches with an ankle injury. The goal came on his only shot in the match and marked his second of the season.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kreilach's stoppage-time goal helps Whitecaps beat Rapids 2-1

Damir Kreilach came on in the 83rd minute and scored in stoppage time help the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Colorado Rapids 2-1

JUNE 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Returns to bench Kreilach (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Colorado.

Impact Kreilach has been working his way back from an ankle issue for over a month but he's finally been deemed fit. The attacker was in flying form before the injury so he will hope he can capture that once more as he works his way back into the lineup.

JUNE 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Kreilach (ankle) is out for Wednesday's match against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Kreilach is still yet to overcome his ankle issues, now missing his sixth straight game despite having returned to team training. That being said, he should be ready for a return soon, likely coming after the International break in two matches.

MAY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return yet Kreilach (ankle) is out for Saturday's game against Inter Miami.

Impact Kreilach returned to team training this week, but he's not ready to return yet, meaning he'll be forced to sit out the match against Inter Miami. His next chance to feature will come against Sporting KC on Wednesday.

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team training Kreilach (ankle) has returned to team training Thursday and could be an option to face Inter Miami on Saturday, Har Johal of Daily Hive Vancouver reports.

Impact Kreilach has been working on the side in recent days, but the fact he returned to team training bodes well for his chances of playing against Inter Miami, even if it's on a limited role off the bench. Kreilach has missed four games in a row and hasn't played for the Whitecaps since late April.

MAY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Kreilach (ankle) trained off to the side during Monday's session, Har Journalist reports.

Impact Kreilach worked on his own off to the side Monday as he continues to work his way back from an ankle issue. The attacker is reportedly targeting a return before Saturday's clash with Miami, and a start on the training ground means he's trending that way.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeting Miami return Kreilach (ankle) is hoping to get back on the pitch before a May 25 clash with Miami, according to Har Johal.

Impact Kreilach has been working his way back through an ankle issue and is nearing a return, but won't be back on the training ground until after Saturday's trip to Seattle. Kreilach is targeting a return to match action against Miami, though that would depend on how he responds to training.

MAY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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