Mathias Laborda - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Returning for 2026 Laborda had his contract exercised for the 2026 MLS season with Vancouver.

Impact Laborda will return for a fourth season with Vancouver after another solid 2025 season. He recorded 28 starts in 32 MLS appearances (including the playoffs), scoring six goals and adding one assist from the defensive position. He also contributed with 93 clearances, 60 tackles, and 11 blocks. His versatility has proven effective for the team, and he will remain a key player for Vancouver in 2026.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores huge goal Laborda scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 (6-5) penalty shootout win versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Laborda recorded one of the two goals for Vancouver to advance them to the next round of the playoffs. This was his first playoff start since Oct 19, making two starts in three appearances at defense for the team.

NOVEMBER 24 • 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 • Associated Press

Sent off Saturday Laborda was sent off with a straight red card in Saturday's matchup versus FC Dallas.

Impact Laborda was forced to commit a last-man foul to prevent the opposition's scoring chance, which cost him his exit from the game and a consequent suspension for the first postseason fixture. That situation will put an end to the defender's run of 15 MLS starts and could leave the team with few center-back choices if Tristan Blackmon (knee) remains on the sidelines alongside Ranko Veselinovic. In that case, midfielder Ralph Priso will likely be deployed in defense.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizer in draw Laborda scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 4th minute.

Impact Laborda rose above the Seattle backline Saturday to head home Vancouver's second goal of the match in their hard-fought 2-2 draw. The key goal marked the fifth of the campaign for the potent central defender. More characteristically, he recorded seven clearances and one block in support of Vancouver's defensive effort. Laborda has started and played the full 90 minutes in six successive league fixtures.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sounders and Whitecaps play to 2-2 tie; Seattle clinches playoff spot and Vancouver move into 1st

Albert Rusnák had a goal and an assist for Seattle in a 2-2 tie with the Vancouver Whitecaps and the Sounders clinched a spot in the 2025 MLS Cup playoffs

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Assists against Portland Laborda assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Portland Timbers.

Impact Laborda created just one chance during Wednesday's draw, but set up a goal with that chance. The defender doesn't offer much going forward in most matches, with his upside generally coming from clean sheets and defensive contributions. Laborda should remain a consistent contributor for the closing stages of the regular season and playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Joins scoring party Laborda scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 7-0 win versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Laborda recorded his fourth goal of the season and his second in five matches. He's also been averaging about 2.3 tackles per game, while also making 49 clearances in 22 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Müller scores on PK in stoppage time to lift Whitecaps over St. Louis City 3-2

Thomas Müller scored on a penalty kick in the 14th minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 3-2 victory over St. Louis City

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Scores third in 3-0 win Laborda scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Laborda scored his third goal of the season as he helped his side seal their 3-0 victory. He took four shots in the game, which was his most of the season and also created two chances for the first time in his last eight matches.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka, Whitecaps shut out Sporting Kansas City Emmanuel Sabbi, J.C.Ngando and Mathias Laborda scored goals to help the Vancouver Whitecaps register a 3-0 victory over visiting Sporting Ka...

JULY 27 • THESTATE.COM

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

Sabbi scores in 4th minute, White adds 1 goal, 1 assist as Whitecaps beat Dynamo 3-0

Emmanuel Sabbi scored a goal in the fourth minute, Brian White added a goal and an assists and the Vancouver Whitecaps beat the Houston Dynamo 3-0

JULY 17 • Associated Press

Makes seven tackles in win Laborda registered seven tackle (six won), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Laborda was a key factor for the visitors to keep their goal unbeaten in this match. The right-back posted a season-high six tackles won, solidifying his position as the squad's second-best player in that regard with an average of 2.5 tackles (1.2 won) per game. He'll likely stay in the starting lineup after performing well in his latest five matches and scoring a goal in the only one of those contests he came on as a substitute.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scores off bench in loss Laborda scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to San Diego FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52...

Impact Laborda entered the match Wednesday to begin the second half and cooly finished 21 minutes into his shift to pull one back for Vancouver in their 5-3 defeat at the hands of San Diego FC. The defender contributed one clearance and one block to the team's defensive effort across his 45-minutes appearance. After missing six league fixtures earlier in the campaign due to a hamstring injury, Laborda has started in three of six appearances since returning to fitness.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Iloski scores club-record 4 goals, San Diego beats Vancouver, moves past 'Caps atop conference

Milan Iloski scored a club-record four goals, Anders Dreyer had three assists and San Diego FC beat Vancouver 5-3 to move past the Whitecaps into first in the Western Conference

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Rossi scores go-ahead goal to boost Columbus Crew to 2-1 win over Vancouver Whitecaps

Diego Rossi’s ninth goal of the season in the first half capped the scoring for both teams and the Columbus Crew beat the Western Conference-leading Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Six crosses against Minnesota Laborda generated two shots (zero on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 0-0 draw versus Minnesota United.

Impact Laborda contributed to Vancouver's defensive solidity, effectively marking Minnesota's forwards and intercepting passes. His positioning and anticipation helped limit Minnesota to just four shots throughout the match. Laborda's composure under pressure was key in maintaining the clean sheet and bringing offensive impact, as he had two shots and attempted six crosses on Wednesday, both season highs for the defender. This was his first start since late March after returning from his hamstring injury, and a promising one, since he played the whole game.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Plays second half Laborda recorded one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Austin FC.

Impact Laborda was back for Vancouver after missing the last month and a half with a hamstring injury. He will look to return to his starting position once fully fit, making six starts in seven MLS appearance at outside back for Vancouver.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

White and the Vancouver Whitecaps visit Austin

Brian White leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with Austin after a two-goal performance against Los Angeles FC

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Returns to team training Laborda (hamstring) was back in team training Wednesday, according to Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer.

Impact Laborda is seeing a boost in his health Wednesday, with the defender making his way back to team training. This is good news for the club, as it will likely clear him for Saturday's contest. He was a regular starter before the injury and will look to return to that spot immediately if fit.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps bring home winning streak into matchup with Los Angeles FC

The Vancouver Whitecaps host Los Angeles FC aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Vite leads the Vancouver Whitecaps against Real Salt Lake

Pedro Vite leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with Real Salt Lake after a two-goal showing against Minnesota United

MAY 2 • 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

Training outside Laborda (hamstring) returned to training individually outside, Sarita Patel reports.

Impact Laborda got back in outdoor training ahead of Sunday's trip to Minnesota. It's not clear if he has any chance to return for that clash, but any sort of return to training is a good sign for Laborda. Edier Ocampo has taken a larger role with Laborda sidelined.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

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