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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

3 DAYS AGO

The Whitecaps' rise has been one of the surprises of the MLS season so far

The Vancouver Whitecaps are heading to the CONCACAF Champions Cup in the midst of a fast start in the Major League Soccer season

MAY 2

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

Rare assist Veselinovic assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Veselinovic put his name on the scoresheet with an assist during Saturday's win. The center-back isn't known for his offensive production and in all reality this assist is likely the outlier for Veselinovic. Still it's a nice boon for the defender, who also played the full 90 and kept a clean sheet Saturday.

MARCH 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huge career-highs Veselinovic played 3,004 minutes and made 34 appearances (33 starts) in MLS this season.

Impact Veselinovic took by far the largest role of his career, making himself irreplaceable in the backline. The defender was a mainstay in the starting XI throughout and will be impossible to replace moving into 2024. Veselinovic and Tristan Blackmon seem set to remain the top options in the starting XI moving forward.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win over St. Louis Veselinovic delivered an assist, made three clearances and one block and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Wednesday's 3-0 win over St. Louis.

Impact Veselinovic showed his usual safety at the heart of the defense and even contributed offensively by accident as his clearance became a long pass that led to Brian White's opener just before the hour mark. This was the second assist of the season for the center-back, who ranks fifth among all MLS players in clearances, with 139 over 30 appearances this year.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps sign D Ranko Veselinovic to extension Defender Ranko Veselinovic agreed to a contract extension with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, keeping him with the club through 2026.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Pens three-year extension Veselinovic signed a three-year contract extension with Vancouver, The Whitecaps announced Wednesday.

Impact Veselinovic signed a long-term extension until 2026 that includes a club option for 2027. The defender has been a crucial part of the Vancouver backline and has now linked his future to the club moving forward. Veselinovic was named vice-captain earlier in 2023 and has made 109 appearances for Vancouver.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Seattle Veselinovic scored a goal and won three of four tackles in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against the Sounders. He also made two blocks and seven clearances in the match.

Impact Veselinovic opened the scoring Saturday with a headed effort from a Ryan Gauld free kick, his second goal in his last three games. However Seattle was just as dangerous on set pieces as Vancouver was and the Whitecaps lost the game.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rare goal in win Veselinovic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Veselinovic earned himself his third career MLS goal after putting in a glancing header off of a corner kick. It was definitely a rare goal for the defender as it was only his first in 18 appearances this season. The Serbian also had a good day in defense contributing four interceptions and eight clearances.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in return Veselinovic made 13 clearances, two blocks and an interception in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against St. Louis City. He also took two shots and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Veselinovic was plugged straight back into the XI Saturday after returning from a personal matter, and he was very busy from central defense in the loss to St. Louis.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting as expected Vesekinnovic is back in the starting XI for Saturday's match against St. Louis City SC,

Impact Veselinovic had to take last match off with personal issues, but is back and starting at center back Saturday. He's been averaging about 2.7 clearances a game with 36 in the last 13 contests.

MAY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in training Veselinovic (personal) returned to training with Vancouver on Tuesday, the Daily Hive Vancouver reports ahead of the clash against STL City SC this weekend.

Impact Veselinovic missed last weekend's win over the Sounders due to personal reasons, but he has returned to the squad now and should at least be available in the squad if not as a starter in central defense against St. Louis on Saturday.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Seattle match Veselinovic is away from the Whitecaps for personal reasons and will rejoin the team next week, the Daily Hive Vancouver reported Friday.

Impact Veselinovic has started all 12 of Vancouver's league matches this season, recording an assist and keeping four clean sheets from central defense, but he will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Sounders due to personal reasons. Tristan Blackmon (undisclosed) could return to the XI in his place if he's fit enough.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns rare assist Veselinovic assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 win versus Minnesota United.

Impact Veselinovic earned his first MLS assist of 2023 in his 10th start. The center-back isn't any sort of major offensive contributor and has only assisted once prior in his career. Still the assist is a nice boon to go with Veselinovic's 32 clearances and nine tackles in 10 matches, with four clean sheets putting him on pace for a new career-high.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Colorado Veselinovic made two clearances, three interceptions and took two shots in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Rapids.

Impact Veselinovic and Vancouver kept a fourth consecutive clean sheet on Saturday, and the center-back has now tallied eight shots across his last five MLS appearances as well.

MAY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in win Veselinovic had two clearances in Sunday's 1-0 win over Portland Timbers.

Impact Veselinovic only recorded two clearances, which is low for his average which is 3.5 a match. This follows totaling 25 in his first seven games.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Busy defensively Veselinovic generated two tackles (two won) and six clearances in Sunday's 2-1 loss to San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 36th minute.

Impact Veselinovic had plenty to do behind the ball during Sunday's loss, piling on the defensive volume but still being saddled with the loss. The center-back seems set to be a nailed-on starter, though in what appears to be a shaky Vancouver defense there's not likely to be major clean sheet upside for Veselinovic.

MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes eight clearances in finale Veselinovic made a block, three interceptions and eight clearances in Sunday's 2-0 Decision Day defeat against Minnesota United.

Impact Veselinovic took another step up for Vancouver this season, keeping nine clean sheets in 31 MLS appearances (all starts) and tallying a goal and an assist from the back-three. The 23-year-old should remain a starter in defense heading into 2023.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Busy for win Veselinovic made six clearances and three blocks in Wednesday's 2-1 win against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Veselinovic was a defensive wall to help Vancouver find a rare win of late. The defender hasn't had a whole lot of help in front of him this season but has added a surprising offensive upside with 10 chances created already. That tally is more than double his previous two years with the club and with better finishing in midfield could give him sneaky upside for the end of the campaign.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Houston Veselinovic assisted a goal and made two clearances in Friday's 2-1 victory against the Dynamo. He also won two of three tackles in the match.

Impact Veselinovic set up Lucas Cavallini's dramatic stoppage-time goal on Friday, completing his side's come-from-behind win. This was his first MLS assist across his three seasons in the competition so far.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE