Kenji Cabrera - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Joined as bench option Cabrera recorded two starts in 10 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 season.

Impact Cabrera was a late addition to the roster, joining in late July. He appeared exclusively as a substitute, scoring twice in 10 matches. He will return in 2026 to play his first full campaign in MLS.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps Recap: Vancouver dismantles FC Dallas 3-0 to kick off playoffs The Whitecaps got goals from Daniel Rios, Thomas Müller on a penalty kick and Kenji Cabrera en route to a resounding Game 1 win at B.C. Plac...

NOVEMBER 6 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Priso scores in stoppage time, Halbouni nets winner in PK shootout; Whitecaps sweep Dallas

Ralph Priso scored the tying goal in the third minute of stoppage time and Belal Halbouni scored the decisive goal in a penalty-kick shootout on Saturday night to help the Vancouve...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Nets off bench Cabrera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Cabrera came off the bench and took a single shot during Sunday's win. That shot proved to be effective as the winger found the back of the net to earn Vancouver an early lead in the series. Cabrera is likely to remain a bench option throughout the playoffs, though this effective showing could earn him more minutes.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps overwhelm Dallas 3-0 in first-round opener of MLS Cup playoffs

Daniel Ríos found the net in the first half, Thomas Müller and Kenji Cabrera scored in the second and the Vancouver Whitecaps blanked FC Dallas 3-0 in a best-of-three first-round o...

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Vancouver Whitecaps host Dallas in conference action

Dallas visits the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference action

OCTOBER 17 • Associated Press

Joining up with Peru Cabrera is linking up with Peru and is out for Saturday's trip to Orlando.

Impact Cabrera isn't an option for Saturday's clash with Orlando due national team duty. The forward missed a match with a knock but returned to the bench last time out. Unsurprisingly he's back available for national team duty and should be fit for Vancouver on Decision Day.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Substitute option Sunday Cabrera (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Cabrera hasn't been heavily involved since joining Vancouver in July, and he may be used as a second-half substitute even now that he's fit, with Thomas Muller being preferred in central attacking midfield. The Peruvian did score once in 160 minutes of league play across his previous four appearances.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with issue Wednesday Cabrera (undisclosed) was dealing with an issue in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Portland before being substituted, according to The 3rd Sub.

Impact Cabrera was in the starting squad for the second game in a row and contributed with one shot, one chance created and three fouls committed. That said, the attacking midfielder was reportedly dealing with some kind of issue before being substituted, something to monitor ahead of Saturday's clash against Seattle since he could be set for another start if Thomas Muller (groin) remains out for the Whitecaps.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in win Cabrera scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Cabrera got on the scoresheet during Saturday's win, netting a goal on his only shot on target. Injuries have meant that others in Vancouver are getting chances in the team, and Cabrera is making the most of the chances. There is uncertainty around how many chances he will get when the rest of the attacking options are fit.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Recap: Sporting eliminated from playoff contention in 2-0 loss to Vancouver | Sporting Kansas City Sporting Kansas City (7-18-6, 27 points) was eliminated from playoff contention following a 2-0 home loss to Supporters’ Shield contenders V...

SEPTEMBER 21 • SPORTINGKC.COM

Trio leads Whitecaps to 2-0 victory over Sporting KC

Édier Ocampo scored two minutes into the match, Kenji Cabrera scored his first goal in his third appearance and Yohei Takaoka needed just one save for his league-leading 13th clean...

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Vancouver stays hot, eliminates Sporting KC from playoff contention Edier Ocampo and Kenji Cabrera scored in the first half and the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Sporting Kansas City 2-0 on Saturday n...

SEPTEMBER 21 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Mcglynn leads the Houston Dynamo against the Vancouver Whitecaps

Jack Mcglynn leads the Houston Dynamo into a matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps after scoring two goals against Austin

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Vancouver Whitecaps acquire midfielder Kenji Cabrera | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Vancouver Whitecaps FC have acquired midfielder Kenji Cabrera from Peruvian top-flight side FBC Melgar, the...

JULY 22 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Joins Vancouver Cabrera has signed with Vancouver from FBC Melgar, according to his new club.

Impact Cabrera is heading north after starting his career in Peru, heading to the MLS to join Vancouver on a deal until 2028. The 22-year-old has appeared 26 times through 2025 thus far, notching a solid nine goals and four assists in his time on the field. He will now look to continue the success with his new club, although it is uncertain what type of role he will hold year one.

JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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Priso scores in stoppage time, Halbouni nets winner in PK shootout; Whitecaps sweep Dallas

Whitecaps overwhelm Dallas 3-0 in first-round opener of MLS Cup playoffs

Vancouver Whitecaps host Dallas in conference action

Trio leads Whitecaps to 2-0 victory over Sporting KC

Mcglynn leads the Houston Dynamo against the Vancouver Whitecaps