JAYDEN NELSON NEWS

Mathias Laborda scores winner in PK shootout as Whitecaps beat LAFC in Western Conference semifinal

Defender Mathias Laborda scored a first-half goal before delivering the winner in a penalty-kick shootout and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat Los Angeles FC 6-5 in a Western Conferenc...

NOVEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Vancouver Whitecaps host Dallas in conference action

Dallas visits the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference action

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Joining with Canada Nelson is joining up with Canada and is out for Saturday's trip to Orlando.

Impact Nelson isn't going to be an option against Orlando while he's away with Canada for national team duty. The forward has been on the bench more often than not recently, but with other wing options out his absence could prompt a change in formation. Nelson should be back for the regular season finale and the playoffs.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Single shot Wednesday Nelson generated one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Nelson took a single shot Wednesday, but failed to really get much done during the match. He's been inconsistent, but shown upside at times throughout the campaign. Nelson offers something going forward in a strong attacking unit, but he's largely been rotational. Nelson could see an increased role as Vancouver look to rest and get fit for the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Assists opening goal in 3-0 win Nelson assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Nelso assisted his fifth goal of the season to combine with Emmanuel Sabbi to score the first goal of the game. He started in back-to-back games for the first time since May. He also attempted four shots and created four chances. He hasn't taken more than four shots in a game this season and has only created more than four chances once this year.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sabbi, Ngando and Laborda score goals, Takaoka has 11th shutout; Whitecaps beat Sporting

Emmanuel Sabbi opened the scoring in the 35th minute, J

JULY 27 • Associated Press

Serves suspension Nelson has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the match against Houston on Wednesday.

Impact Nelson has only played once since June, missing time with injury. This has also resulted in just nine starts in 12 games played, logging in two goals with four assists during his first year in Vancouver.

JULY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off vs. Galaxy Nelson was sent off in the 3-0 loss to the Galaxy on Friday.

Impact Nelson received a second yellow card in the dying moments of the match when the Whitecaps were already down by three goals. He'll miss the July 12 matchup against the Rapids, but he should be eligible to return against Houston on Wednesday, July 16.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Paintsil scores 2 goals, Nascimento adds 1 goal, Galaxy beat Whitecaps 3-0

Joseph Paintsil had two goals, Matheus Nascimento also scored a goal and the LA Galaxy beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 to snap a three-game winless streak

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Vancouver Whitecaps play the LA Galaxy after shutout win

A game after shutting out Los Angeles FC 1-0, the Vancouver Whitecaps visit the LA Galaxy

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Back with Vancouver Nelson is back in Vancouver after ending his international duty with Canada and is available for Friday's clash against LA Galaxy, according to Canada Soccer Daily.

Impact Nelson is back from international duty with Canada and will be available for Friday's clash against LA Galaxy. The forward has been a regular starter in the frontline for the Whitecaps this season and will either return to the starting XI right away or play in the second half off the bench.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC loses Olivier Giroud's farewell match, falling 1-0 to Vancouver Whitecaps

Emmanuel Sabbi scored in the first half, Yohei Takaoka made four saves and the Vancouver Whitecaps spoiled Olivier Giroud’s farewell match with a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC

JUNE 30 • Associated Press

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 • Associated Press

Vancouver Whitecaps take shutout streak into matchup against the Columbus Crew

The Vancouver Whitecaps come into a matchup with the Columbus Crew after notching two straight shutout wins

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

3 Canadian national team players among the Whitecaps stricken by illness

Three Canadian national team players were among those that fell ill following the Vancouver Whitecaps’ appearance in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final in Mexico City

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Whitecaps report illness following CONCACAF Champions Cup final

The Vancouver Whitecaps said a “significant number” of players who traveled to Mexico for last weekend's CONCACAF Champions Cup final have become ill

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Will represent Canada Nelson has been called up by Canada for the friendly games against Ukraine and Ivory Coast on June 7 and June 11, respectively.

Impact Nelson has been a regular starting in the frontline for Vancouver this season but due to the call-up, he will miss the match against Seattle on Sunday. He should return in time to face Columbus on June 14. His absence will therefore impact the starting XI, with Damir Kreilach expected to replace him on the left wing on Sunday.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in draw Nelson generated four shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Minnesota United.

Impact Nelson was one of Vancouver's most active attackers, recording four shot attempts during the match, equalizing his season high. His best chance came in the 80th minute when he received a pass from Brian White and unleashed a right-footed shot that was expertly saved by Dayne St. Clair. Nelson's pace and creativity consistently challenged Minnesota's defense with three chances created and four crosses, both being his second-highest marks of the season.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win Nelson scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-1 win against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Nelson got back on the scoresheet during Saturday's win over Salt Lake. The winger has been excellent since joining Vancouver and continues to be a major part of the attack. With the winger shining the injuries to other top attacking options have been less of an issue, and they've allowed Nelson more chances to start.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Nelson and Blackmon each score a goal for Whitecaps in 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake

Jayden Nelson and Tristan Blackmon each scored a goal for the Vancouver Whitecaps in a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Minnesota United brings shutout streak into matchup against the Vancouver Whitecaps

Minnesota United comes into a matchup against the Vancouver Whitecaps after notching two straight shutout wins

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami drop Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal opener in Vancouver

The Vancouver Whitecaps will take a 2-0 aggregate lead back to Fort Lauderdale after shutting down Inter Miami and Lionel Messi in the first...

APRIL 25 • FOX SPORTS

Features off bench in CONCACAF Nelson (hamstring) featured off the bench in Thursday's 2-0 victory over Inter Miami in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, confirming he has fully recovered from his injury.

Impact Nelson was expected to be back on Thursday and featured for eight minutes at the end of the game, making his return from a hamstring injury that sidelined him for the previous three matches. That said, he will likely find a starting spot in the coming games after building his fitness gradually.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Will be in squad Thursday Nelson (hamstring) was spotted in training on Tuesday and will be in the squad for Thursday's clash against Inter Miami in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, coach Jesper Sorensen told th...

Impact Nelson has been recovering well from his hamstring injury and was spotted in team training on Tuesday. He will be in the squad for Thursday's game after missing the last three league matches. He is expected to regain his starting role in the coming days after starting four of the first six games of the season prior to the injury.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

White and the Vancouver Whitecaps visit Saint Louis City SC

Brian White leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with Saint Louis City SC after scoring four goals against Austin

APRIL 18 • Associated Press