Ryan Gauld - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Available Saturday Gauld has returned to full training with the first team after sitting out Wednesday's session with a lower body tweak and does not appear on the injury report.

Impact Gauld missed Wednesday's training due to a lower-body tweak but has since completed a full session with the first team and is not included on the injury report. The captain remains an important part of Vancouver's setup and had been expected to move back into the starting lineup on the right wing with Yadaly Diaby unavailable on international duty,

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday training Gauld sat out training Wednesday with a lower body tweak, according to coach Jesper Sorensen said, per Har Journalist.

Impact Gauld missed Wednesday's training session with what coach Jesper Sorensen described as a lower-body tweak, putting his availability for Saturday's home fixture against D.C. United into question. The captain had come off the bench in the defeat at Real Salt Lake on Sept. 19 and was expected to move back into the starting lineup with Yadaly Diaby away on international duty. The issue does not appear to represent a significant setback based on Sorensen's wording, and with several days remaining before kickoff, Gauld's participation in the remaining sessions should provide a clearer indication of whether he can play.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference action

Real Salt Lake hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps in a conference matchup

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Assists bit misses penalty Gauld assisted once to go with four shots (one on goal), 10 crosses (three accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Austin FC.

Impact Gauld assisted Brian White for the Whitecaps' only goal in the 2-1 defeat to Austin. This goal brought it back to 1-1, but Gauld had previously had an opportunity to level it earlier from the penalty spot, but he hit the woodwork. The 30-year-old has only managed seven starts so far this season. This was his first assist of the year, only scoring three. He has had a goal involvement in each of the last two matches.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return to starting lineup Gauld scored one goal to go with five shots (four on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Wednesday's 3-0 victory versus Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Gauld was on fire in this match, scoring while putting most of his shots on target. He's likely to get a goal or two if he maintains that level of accuracy against Austin FC, a side which has given up 43 goals in MLS play this season.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld scores 50th career goal with Vancouver and the Whitecaps beat the Galaxy 3-0

Ryan Gauld scored his 50th career goal with Vancouver and Yohei Takaoka recorded his 11th clean sheet of the season to help the Whitecaps beat the LA Galaxy 3-0

SEPTEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Five crosses in away victory Gauld had two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Gauld helped his side to a 3-0 victory as he took five crosses of which three were successful and three corners. In the seven games since returning to action, he has scored two goals, both coming in the same game and has already become the joint highest set piece taker of the season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out on goal or assist Gauld registered two shots (one on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 5-0 victory versus FC Dallas.

Impact Gauld did just about everything despite not scoring or assist on any of Vancouver's five goals. He was a service machine while also putting up a couple shots, and he should come away with more if he puts up similar production numbers against Sporting Kansas City. Sporting KC has allowed a whopping 49 goals across 20 MLS matches this season.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps deal Sounders club-record seventh straight MLS defeat with 2-0 victory

Rayan Elloumi and Thomas Müller scored second-half goals and goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka wasn’t tested as the Vancouver Whitecaps handed the Seattle Sounders a club-record seventh str...

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Decent creative shift in draw Gauld generated three shots (zero on goal), 12 crosses (two accurate) and eight corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Gauld was Vancouver's most active creative presence, delivering eight corners and 12 crosses, though just two found a teammate, while firing three shots without forcing a save from Hugo Lloris in an otherwise dominant Whitecaps performance. He also picked up a late yellow card and remained Vancouver's go-to threat from dead-ball situations throughout the match. Gauld has produced two goals, nine shots, two chances created and 11 corners in three appearances since returning from his long-term injury, steadily rebuilding his rhythm and momentum as he works his way back to his best as a DP.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Gauld leads the Vancouver Whitecaps against Minnesota United

Ryan Gauld leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with Minnesota United after scoring two goals against Cincinnati

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Ryan Gauld makes Whitecaps history in MLS return | MLSSoccer.com Ryan Gauld is back with a bang!

JULY 23 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Pavel Bucha scores two goals, Cincinnati beats Whitecaps 4-3

Pavel Bucha scored two goals to help FC Cincinnati beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-3

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Scores brace against Cincinnati Gauld scored twice in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to FC Cincinnati, marking his first league start in 501 days and reaching 100 career goal contributions for Vancouver, becoming the first...

Impact Gauld's multi-goal return is exactly the kind of performance Vancouver hoped for after his lengthy knee injury layoff, and it marks his first multi-goal game since the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs. He tallied at least 17 goal contributions in three straight seasons before the injury derailed him, and this showing suggests he could quickly return to that level of production as Vancouver looks to build on its position atop the Western Conference.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one half in return Gauld played one half in managed minutes during Wednesday's 4-1 victory over Cavalry FC in the Canadian Championship, coming off at the break, with coach Jesper Sorensen confirming...

Impact Gauld's return marks his first game action since being sidelined for the opening months of the calendar year, and the managed approach suggests Vancouver is being cautious rather than rushing him back to a full workload. He is expected to regain his spot as an undisputed starter once he builds up to full match fitness, giving the Whitecaps attack a significant boost once he is ready for a complete 90 minutes. Until then, expect his minutes to be gradually increased over the coming matches as he continues working toward a return to the regular lineup.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Still working on fitness Gauld (knee) has made progress in his rehabilitation but still needs more training sessions with the team to be able to play, with coach Jesper Sorensen saying "Ryan needs more of...

Impact Gauld is now targeting a return after the World Cup break after seeing no action over the first five months of the calendar year. His eventual comeback could strengthen a Whitecaps attack that is now without Emmanuel Sabbi (groin) and may turn to Kenji Cabrera and Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly on the wings in the short term.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ingvartsen leads San Diego FC against the Vancouver Whitecaps

Marcus Ingvartsen leads San Diego FC into a matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps fresh off of a two-goal showing against Cincinnati

MAY 22 • Associated Press

Berhalter and the Vancouver Whitecaps visit the Houston Dynamo

Sebastian Berhalter leads the Vancouver Whitecaps into a matchup with the Houston Dynamo following a two-goal showing against Dallas

MAY 15 • Associated Press

Dallas faces the Vancouver Whitecaps in Western Conference play

Dallas and the Vancouver Whitecaps take the pitch in conference play

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Increases workload Gauld (knee) took part in more than partial training during Monday's session, Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer reports.

Impact Gauld appears to be close to returning to normal work, though he has missed all MLS action in 2026 so far and may not see significant action before the World Cup break. The attacker will aim to add a solid option in the rotation for the final half of the season, eventually challenging Cheikh Tidiane Sabaly, Thomas Muller and Emmanuel Sabbi for playing time.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Integrates to partial training Gauld (knee) has begun partial training with Vancouver on Friday, per Har Journalist of the Daily Hive Vancouver.

Impact Gauld is very close to making a return to the pitch as he starts partial training with the team. A return Saturday is not out of of the question, but it does seem close since the midfielder just started training. A realistic return can be later in the month, with the last match before the World Cup brake on May 23 vs San Diego.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Reus leads the LA Galaxy against the Vancouver Whitecaps

Marco Reus leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps after scoring two goals against Real Salt Lake

MAY 1 • Associated Press

Keeping up with recovery program Gauld (knee) is continuing his individual training as he works his way back to the pitch, reports Har Journalist of the Daily Hive Vancouver.

Impact Gauld is still working on his return to the pitch, as he is keeping up with his recovery program by alternating work on the grass and the pitch. His return this month is still not off the table, however the team continues to take his time following his post surgery recover on his knee back in January,

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Back on grass Gauld (knee) has been spotted training individually on the pitch for several consecutive days and is targeting a return in the coming weeks, according to SaritaReports.

Impact Gauld has been sidelined since January following arthroscopic debridement surgery on his left knee, but getting back outside and building up his sessions is a genuine step forward in his recovery. The plan is to get one more session in Thursday before assessing the next stage, with an April return increasingly realistic if everything continues to progress as planned. When he does come back, Gauld will likely ease into a rotational role behind Brian White, Thomas Muller and Rayan Elloumi rather than being thrown straight back into the starting lineup.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain to return after break Gauld (knee) is still working on his rehabilitation from knee surgery, and his potential return for an April 4 clash with Portland was mentioned by coach Jesper Sorensen on Friday....

Impact Gauld has missed the start of the 2026 season after undergoing arthroscopic debridement surgery on his left knee in January. The forward struggled with knee issues since last year, failing to produce at the high levels he achieved in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. He's still unlikely to play a significant role for a few weeks before re-entering the rotation with Brian White, Thomas Muller and Rayan Elloumi.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

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