Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Portland Timbers - News - September 24, 2025 | FOX Sports

Whitecaps: Stars Ryan Gauld and Thomas Müller nearing a return Thomas Muller and Ryan Gauld are set to return to the lineup, giving head coach Jesper Sorensen a pair of potent attacking options.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • THEPROVINCE.COM

James Pantemis - Two saves for draw Pantemis made two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Pantemis faced just three shots during Wednesday's draw and stopped two of them. It wasn't the best performance of his career but it wasn't a bad one by any means. Portland have struggled with some defensive injuries which has shifted the unit in front of Pantemis. He has some tough matches coming up to close the regular season and could be heavily tested.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kristoffer Velde - Seven shots for draw Velde recorded seven shots (two on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Velde was putting it towards the net every time he got on the ball, though only two of his shots were actually on target. It was a high volume performance that was disappointing in the end as Velde failed to find the back of the net. The midfielder will hope to carry this sort of volume through the final three matches of the MLS season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kamal Miller - Nets Wednesday Miller scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Miller found the back of the net during Wednesday's draw. A rare goal for the defender, but a crucial one for the point during a tight match. Miller isn't suddenly going to be a major offensive threat, but he did create a pair of chances to go with the goal for a solid overall return. Miller should maintain a solid role in the final three matches of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Brilliant for draw Takaoka registered eight saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Portland Timbers.

Impact Takaoka may not have kept a clean sheet Wednesday, but he had a truly brilliant showing. He was at his best throughout the match and made eight saves on nine shots faced. He single-handedly earned Vancouver a point and continued what has been the best season of his career in MLS.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Nelson - 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

Belal Halbouni - Quiet in draw Halbouni generated one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 57th minute.

Impact Halbouni didn't have much to do during Wednesday's draw but he was a consistent presence in the backline. Halbouni has been more of a depth option for rotation and occasional matches due to injury, but for the most part he hasn't been a frequent contributor. Halbouni should remain a rotational option in the closing stages of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE