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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

Lasts full 90 in return Veselinovic had one shot (off target), two aerials won, two blocks and 13 clearances while lasting the full 90 minutes in Sunday's 1-1 draw to Portland Timbers.

Impact Veselinovic only missed one match with minor illness and already appears to be at full speed after a stellar defensive display in his return. He continues his great run of form with one goal and four clean sheets in his last eight matches.

JULY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in defense Veselinovic (illness) is in Vancouver's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against the Timbers.

Impact Veselinovic is back in the XI to face Portland on Sunday after missing a game due to illness.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recovering from illness Veselinovic missed Wednesday's draw against FC Cincinnati with a non-COVID-19 illness, but the Daily Hive Vancouver reported Friday that he is expected to be available at the weeke...

Impact Erik Godoy replaced Veselinovic in the back-three on Wednesday, but Veselinovic should be ready to return to the squad for Sunday's clash against the Timbers.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Salt Lake Veselinovic scored a goal and made 10 clearances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Veselinovic opened the scoring Saturday with his first MLS goal in 10 months, and he now has two consecutive games with 10 clearances. He will want to continue that defensive solidity in next weekend's clash against the Sounders, which have scored 15 times in 12 matches this season.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld scores on extra-time PK, Whitecaps beats RSL 2-1

Ryan Gauld scored on a penalty kick in stoppage time to give the Vancouver Whitecaps a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday

JUNE 5, 2022 • Associated Press

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JUNE 5, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Cavallini scores late, Vancouver beats Dallas 2-1

Lucas Cavallini scored a last-minute penalty kick, lifting the Vancouver Whitecaps to a 2-1 win over FC Dallas on Wednesday night

MAY 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Makes nine clearances in win Veselinovic made one tackle (won), nine clearances and three interceptions while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Veselinovic had another big-time performance for Vancouver, racking up nine clearances for the third consecutive match and keeping opposing forwards at bay most of the time. The centre back has the second-most clearances in MLS so far this season, with 39 over five starts, and will try to remain producitve during next Saturday's home clash against Portland.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in playoff loss Veselinovic was an unused substitute in last weekend's Round One defeat against Sporting KC.

Impact Veselinovic scored a goal and kept five clean sheets in 27 MLS appearances (22 starts) during his second season with Vancouver, and the 22-year-old will want to lock down a spot in the starting XI next year.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Kansas City Veselinovic was subbed out of Sunday's victory against Sporting KC in the 80th minute after suffering an apparent injury. He made a block, a clearance and won one of one tackles in...

Impact Veselinovic was back in the lineup on Sunday after missing three games with a groin injury, but he may have re-injured himself already. It is unclear whether he will be forced to miss additional game time, but Jake Nerwinski could fill in for him again Wednesday against Portland if necessary.

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting XI Veselinovic (groin) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Kansas City.

Impact Veselinovic returns to the XI Sunday after missing the last three matches with a groin injury. He was training individually only a couple days ago, so it's a bit surprising he's in the XI already. More so, the Whitecaps held two clean sheets in his three-match absence.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Veselinovic (groin) was training separate from the Whitecaps with Lucas Cavallini (undisclosed) this week, according to Radio-Canada's Maxim Fossey.

Impact Veselinovic has missed three MLS games with a groin injury, and while he might not be ready to return by the end of the international window, he is still getting closer to fitness.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Russell leads Sporting Kansas City against Vancouver after 2-goal performance

Sporting Kansas City takes on Vancouver after Johnny Russell totaled two goals against Houston

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press

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Ryan Gauld scores on extra-time PK, Whitecaps beats RSL 2-1

Cavallini scores late, Vancouver beats Dallas 2-1

Russell leads Sporting Kansas City against Vancouver after 2-goal performance