Ranko Veselinovic - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Will miss extended time Veselinovic (knee) will be out "a while," manager Axel Schuster told Har Johal of Canadian Soccer Daily.

Impact While no diagnosis has been confirmed and no timetable for his return has been confirmed, Schuster did say the defender will miss considerable time. The defender has barely made his presence felt at the back for the Whitecaps, making just four appearances (one start) so far in 2026.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers left knee injury Veselinovic suffered a left knee injury during Saturday's draw against Minnesota United, according to Sarita Patel.

Impact Veselinovic's severity and recovery timeline will be determined after consultation with a specialist and further evaluation in the coming days. The setback adds to a season already marked by injury concerns for the defender, who had missed a couple of months earlier in the year with a severe knee issue before Saturday marked his first start of the campaign. Mathias Laborda would be a candidate to rejoin Tristan Blackmon in central defense if Veselinovic is sidelined for an extended period.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off Saturday Veselinovic was unable to continue after picking up a leg issue in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Minnesota United, Har Journalist of Canadian Soccer Daily reports.

Impact Veselinovic's exit added yet another injury concern to a Whitecaps side that has struggled in that aspect throughout the season. The defender had already missed a couple of months at the beginning of the year while recovering from a severe knee issue, and Saturday's match marked his first start of the campaign. While his status is now in doubt, he could be ruled out for a few weeks of he's dealing with a muscular problem. In that case, Mathias Laborda would be expected to rejoin Tristan Blackmon in the middle of the defense.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Rapids Veselinovic (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's game versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Veselinovic has increased his workload in training recently and is finally able to play a role after recovering from a serious ACL injury. While he's unlikely to start in the short term, the defender will likely be gradually reintroduced to the rotation, threatening Tristan Blackmon's and Mathias Laborda's positions. Last season, the Serbian averaged 4.4 clearances and 1.0 interceptions per game.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Veselinovic (knee) returned to team training Thursday and could be an option in the coming fixtures, according to Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer.

Impact Veselinovic has not played since July 19 and has been working through a lengthy knee recovery, making his return to the training pitch a genuinely encouraging development for Vancouver. The center-back will need to be managed carefully given how long he has been away from competitive action, and the coaching staff will want to see him come through a full week of training before committing to his involvement in one of the coming fixtures for the Whitecaps. Tristan Blackmon and Mathias Laborda have been handling central defense duties in his prolonged absence and could retain their spots depending on how Veselinovic responds in the coming days.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Present in partial training Veselinovic (knee) is working individually as he nears his recovery from an ACL tear, according to Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer.

Impact Veselinovic will likely continue to make a gradual return to normal training and may be ready for game action later in the campaign. However, having failed to play since July 19, he could need more time to readapt while hoping to avoid a physical setback. Meanwhile, Tristan Blackmon, Mathias Laborda and possibly Sebastian Schonlau (calf) will be options in the middle of the back line.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Aims return in first half of season Veselinovic (knee) will travel with the team for the pre-season training camp in Spain and is aiming a return for the first half of the 2026 MLS season, CEO and Sporting Director A...

Impact Veselinovic suffered an ACL tear back in July against St. Louis and has since then been recovering from the issue. The center-back is progressing well in his rehabilitation since he is set to join the team for the pre-season training camp in Spain with the aim to be back available for the first part of the season. Veselinovic was an undisputed starter in the backline for the Whitecaps prior to his injury and will likely claim a similar role once fully back fit if he can find back his level after such a long injury.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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Vancouver Whitecaps defender Ranko Veselinovic suffers season-ending knee injury VANCOUVER - Vancouver Whitecaps defender Ranko Veselinovic will miss the rest of the Major League Soccer season after suffering a knee injur...

JULY 22, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Vancouver Whitecaps defender Ranko Veselinović suffers season-ending injury | MLSSoccer.com Vancouver Whitecaps FC center back Ranko Veselinović will miss the remainder of the 2025 MLS season after suffering a left ACL (knee) tear,...

JULY 22, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

ACL tear confirmed Veselinovic (knee) suffered an ACL tear during Saturday's one-all draw with St. Louis, Vancouver confirmed.

Impact Veselinovic was examined after the injury and it appears the worst case scenario was confirmed. The defender will be out for the remainder of the season. It's a brutal turn for the defender, who was playing a large role in an excellent Whitecaps season. Tristan Blackmon is back from injury and should return to the starting XI.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in draw Veselinovic left with an apparent muscular problem during Saturday's 1-1 draw against San Diego FC.

Impact Veselinovic was unable to continue playing after 34 minutes of play Saturday. The defender, who has started in eight of the last nine league games, is now a doubt for the next fixture versus Sporting Kansas City. Belal Halbouni subbed on for him, and a no longer injured Tristan Blackmon returned to the bench in San Diego, so one of them might be chosen if the Serbian is ruled out.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Leads backline to clean sheet Veselinovic had eight clearances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Veselinovic led the Vancouver backline Saturday with eight clearances as they kept a clean sheet and defeated San Jose 2 - 0. He also made one block. Veselinovic has been ever present in a Vancouver backline that has allowed 35 goals over 27 matches, good for the third best defensive record in the Western Conference. Of Vancouver's 27 matches, Veselinovic has made 25 appearances (24 starts) and chipped in two goals and an assist to the attacking effort.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes against Houston Veselinovic scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), blocking two shots and making four clearances during Saturday's 4-3 loss to Houston.

Impact Veselinovic found the back of the net in the 54th minute scoring Vancouver's second goal while leading the team in blocks and clearances. The goal was the first since April for the center back as he's combined for four blocks and 14 clearances over his last three starts.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies four clearances in win Veselinovic generated one shot (zero on goal) and four clearances in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Minnesota United.

Impact Vaselinovic returned to the starting squad after coming off the bench in the previous game, featuring as the central member of his side's back three. Beyond his usual defensive numbers, he stood out with a goal-line clearance during the midweek clash. He may be trusted mainly to prevent opponents' goals if he retains high playing time in future contests.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps cruise to 4-0 rout over Toronto FC Bryan White, Fafa Picault, Ryan Gauld and Ranko Veselinovic scored and the defense did the rest as host Vancouver rolled to a 4-0 win over T...

APRIL 10, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Nets against Toronto FC Veselinovic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Toronto FC.

Impact Veselinovic scored the fourth goal of the game in the 89th minute assisted by Ryan Raposo. Veselinovic also contributed defensively with six clearances, two blocked shots and a tackle. He has now accumulated 39 clearances, eight tackles and seven interceptions in just six appearances this season.

APRIL 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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