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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

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

On right track Nelson (hamstring) is not too far from returning to the pitch, according to head coach Jesper Sorensen. "Jayden I think, is not that far from it either" per Har Journalist of Equal...

Impact Nelson has been making progress in his return from a hamstring injury, having missed the last two matches. It may be too soon to travel to St Louis on Saturday, though will be reassessed this week if he is able to train fully with the team.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out with hamstring injury Nelson is out for Saturday's match against Colorado due to a hamstring injury.

Impact Nelson is heading to the sidelines for at least one contest, as he suffered a hamstring injury ahead of Saturday's contest. This is a brutal blow for the club, as he has started in their past two games and four of his appearances this season. That said, this will force a change, with Pedro Viti as a likely replacement.

APRIL 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mihailovic leads the Colorado Rapids against the Vancouver Whitecaps

Djordje Mihailovic leads the Colorado Rapids into a matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps after scoring two goals against Charlotte FC

APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Dishes assist in defeat Nelson assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Nelson fed the ball to Daniel Rios, who netted a shot from the left side of the box in the 14th minute of play. The assist marked the fourth of the season for Nelson, who also set a season high with 65 minutes played in the match. Additionally, this marked the third time in four appearances that he accounted for at least one shot on target.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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