Jayden Nelson - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Questionable for Wednesday Nelson is doubtful due to a lower leg injury prior to the midweek meeting with San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Nelson is at risk of being excluded from upcoming contests following a 57-minute appearance in the last MLS game against Toronto. If the issue is serious enough for Nelson to be sidelined, Joseph Rosales will likely move to the left wing, with another player such as Christian Ramirez completing the starting lineup.

21 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores one goal off bench Nelson scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Nelson entered at halftime in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Inter Miami, scoring his first goal of the season with a clinical strike early in the second half after a deflected pass from Myrto Uzuni, while adding one key pass and one tackle. The forward has started four of his five appearances this season and may have earned more minutes following his convincing performance.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi & Inter Miami CF vs. Austin FC Highlights ⚽ FOX Soccer

APRIL 5 • FOX SPORTS

Messi scores, but Inter Miami only gets 2-2 tie with Austin FC in opener of new stadium

Lionel Messi scored on the long-awaited opening night in his new home stadium

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Questionable with hamstring issue Nelson is at risk of missing the next match against Los Angeles FC due to a hamstring problem, his club announced Friday.

Impact Nelson has featured as a left winger in all of the first four MLS games this year, so losing him would force the team to a change in the starting lineup. In that case, Jonathan Bell could be deployed in an attacking role. Nelson had yet to score or assist before suffering the injury.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Preseason Recap: Sporting KC concludes Coachella Valley Invitational with 2-0 win over Austin FC | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City concluded the Coachella Valley Invitational with a 2-0 victory over Austin FC on Saturday at the Empire Polo Club in In...

FEBRUARY 14 • SPORTINGKC.COM

Austin FC acquire Jayden Nelson from Vancouver Whitecaps | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - ATX receive: Jayden Nelson - VAN receive: $1.25m GAM, SuperDraft pick Austin FC have acquired forward Jayde...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Dealt to Austin Nelson was traded to Austin from Vancouver for $1.25 million GAM and the 17th overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft.

Impact Nelson had a bit of a breakout with Vancouver last season, scoring twice and adding five assists in 28 appearances (16 starts.) New signings on the wing meant he spent most of the playoffs on the bench, so Vancouver decided to deal him. Nelson should compete for immediate starting minutes in Austin.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • Associated Press

Vancouver Whitecaps host Dallas in conference action

Dallas visits the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference action

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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