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Sebastian Berhalter, Pedro Vite spark second-half surge as Whitecaps top Minnesota United 3-1

Sebastian Berhalter started the scoring 10 minutes into the second half and Pedro Vite added two goals four minutes apart to propel the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-1 victory over Mi...

APRIL 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Assists opener in 5-1 win Daniel Rios assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 5-1 win over Austin FC.

Impact Rios assisted the first goal of the game, which ended 5-1. This was only his second start of the season, and in each of these starts, he has provided a goal involvement. He attempted five shots, which was more than in any of the previous games put together. In the game he also produced three chances, having only created one in the games before this.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brian White scores club-record 4 goals, Whitecaps beat Austin 5-1

Brian White scored a franchise-record four goals and became the first player in Whitecaps history to score 50 career regular-season goals as Vancouver beat Austin FC 5-1

APRIL 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Buries one in defeat Daniel Rios scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against Chicago Fire.

Impact Rios picked up his first start in four appearances this season and made the most of the opportunity by netting his club's only goal of the match. This also marked his first shot on target of the campaign, and he set a season high with 13 completed passes.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench Rios recorded two passes in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Rios managed to make his Whitecaps debut on Sunday after missing the last match with an injury. He will likely hold onto a bench role for the team, making 16 starts in 32 MLS appearances including th playoffs with Atlanta in 2024, scoring seven goals with three assists.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Working on preseason program Rios is undergoing a two-week preseason program to build match fitness before being integrated into the squad, the club announced.

Impact Rios joined the Whitecaps last week and is undergoing a two-week preseason program to build match fitness. He could be ready for selection when the team faces Montreal on March 9.

FEBRUARY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Vancouver Rios signed with Vancouver from Chivas, the club announced.

Impact Rios spent 2024 on loan in MLS with Atlanta, scoring seven times and adding three assists. He returned to Chivas at the end of his loan, but didn't appear. Now back in MLS, Rios will hope to add another element to the Vancouver attack as they look to get back to the playoffs.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Loan expiring Rios is expected to return to Guadalajara at the end of the calendar year.

Impact Rios will return to Mexico after spending a season on loan with Atlanta. He managed to get 16 starts in 32 appearances, recording seven goals with three assists while logging in 46 shots (23 on target) and 17 clearances. Unless the club decides to sign him, the forward will start the 2025 season playing in Liga MX with Guadalajara.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured during playoff loss Rios came off injured and subbed out in the 49th minute during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Orlando.

Impact Rios will end the season injured after coming off just before halftime during the lost to Orlando. He completed his first full season with Atlanta, having made 16 starts in 32 appearances. In that span, the forward scored seven goals, which ties his career high, while also making three assists on 16 chances created. Depending on the extent of his injury, Rios should be ready for the start of the 2025 season as he will use the off-season to recover before preseason.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores during loss Rios scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss against CF Montreal.

Impact Rios earned a goal Wednesday, finding the back of the net in stoppage time of the first half. This marks his seventh goal of the season, now having 10 goal contributions on the campaign. This was his first goal contribution since July 17, only starting in four of the club's nine matches since then.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots Rios recorded three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Rios only appeared off the bench for 18 minutes Saturday but still provided a decent contribution, as he would fire in three shots in the loss. This marks his second straight match appearing off the bench, which is a bit surprising following a run of eight starts before being demoted to the bench. He will look to reclaim the starting spot in their next contest, having nine goal contributions in 19 appearances (12 starts) this season.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener at home Daniel Rios scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-2 draw versus New York City FC.

Impact Rios scored in the first minute to give Atlanta the early lead with his sixth goal in the season. Five of them he scored in the last eight starts. The forward could not do much after that, though, as they allowed the draw at home in the second half.

JULY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores and assists against Real Salt Lake Rios scored one goal and assisted once from five shots and one chance created in Saturday's 5-2 loss against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Rios set up the equalizer for Saba Lobzhanidze in the 31st minute and then netted Atlanta's second goal in the 80th minute assisted by Brooks Lennon. Rios also completed a dribble. This takes his tally to six goal involvements in the last six games.

JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets late in loss Rios scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to New England.

Impact Rios found the back of the net in the 90th minute scoring a late consolation goal for Atlanta. The goal was the third over Rios' last five matches to go along with an assist, 10 shots and four chances created over that same timeframe.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists against Toronto Daniel Rios assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Toronto FC.

Impact Rios created Thiago Almada's opener in the 47th minute with his second assist in the season. The forward had a quiet outing other than that and failed to take a single shot for the fourth time in 13 appearances (eight starts). He also scored three goals so far.

JULY 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another goal Rios scored one goal with six shots (five on goal) during Atlanta United's 1-1 draw Saturday at St. Louis.

Impact At least until a new manager is selected or another forward gets signed in place of Giorgos Giakoumakis, who has joined Cruz Azul of the Liga MX, Rios is expected to be Atlanta United's primary option up front. He is making a legitimate case to be it, as Rob Valentino being hired as interim head coach has been followed up on with two goals on eight shots (seven on goal) across three appearances from the forward.

JUNE 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores versus Houston Rios scored a goal off his lone shot during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Houston.

Impact Rios had a rare start after back-to-back games as an unused substitute and made most of the opportunity as he opened the scoring for Atlanta with just five minutes into the game after picking up a rebound from the opposing goalkeeper. With Giorgos Giakoumakis (undisclosed) not being a lock to return on the next game, Rios has a chance to remain on the team and keep proving he deserves to be a full-time starter.

JUNE 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off the bench Rios assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Minnesota United.

Impact Rios came on for Tristan Muyumba in the 66th minute and set up Saba Lobzhanidze's goal in the 82nd minute. Rios also made a tackle. This assist makes it two goal involvements in the last four appearances.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in first start Rios scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union.

Impact With Giorgos Giakoumakis still injured Rios saw his first start off the season after returning from calf injury. He also scored his first MLS goal since 2022, logging in three shots in the process. Once Giakoumakis does return, the forward will likely be used off the bench as a reliable attacker for the side.

APRIL 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making first start Rios (calf) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's match against the Union.

Impact Rios will make his first start of the season in the attack after missing the last two matches with a calf injury. He joined the team late from Guadalajara, already making his team debut on Mar 23 with 15 minutes of play against Toronto.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with calf injury Rios won't play Sunday against Chicago due to calf tightness, Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Rios played 15 minutes off the bench in the 2-0 loss against Toronto FC last weekend, and he won't be able to feature against Chicago due to a recurrent muscular injury, as his Guadalajara was also marked by his many muscular problems. Either way, Rios' absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions since he isn't expected to be a regular starter for the Five Stripes.

MARCH 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta United acquire Chivas striker Daniel Rios on loan Atlanta United acquired striker Daniel Rios on loan from Liga MX side Chivas for the rest of the 2024 season.The 29-year-old Mexico native w...

MARCH 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Loaned to Atlanta Rios completed a move to Atlanta on loan from Guadalajara, the club announced.

Impact Rios makes the switch to Atlanta, where he will be a depth option throughout the 2024 season. The forward has experience in MLS, most notably in 2022 where he scored seven times and assisted once during 27 appearances, 15 starts for Charlotte.

MARCH 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charlotte FC complete sale of Daniel Rios to Liga MX side Chivas Charlotte FC have completed the transfer of forward Daniel Rios to Liga MX side Chivas.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Takes two shots in season finale Rios took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 2-0 Decision Day defeat against the Red Bulls.

Impact Rios made 27 appearances (15 starts) this season after joining Charlotte in February, and he really impressed near the end of the campaign as he scored six of his seven goals in four appearances through September and October. The 27-year-old will hope to maintain that form and lock in a spot alongside Karol Swiderski in the front-two for 2023.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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