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Takaoka secures 14th clean sheet and the Whitecaps secure 2nd place in Supporters' Shield standings

Cheikh Sabaly and Mihail Gherasimencov each scored in the second half, and the Vancouver Whitecaps secured second place in the Supporters’ Shield standings with a 2-0 victory over...

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Belal Halbouni - Diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma Halbouni has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma and will take time away from football to undergo treatment and focus on his recovery, according to the club.

Impact Halbouni began treatment last week in his hometown of London, Ontario, and will remain sidelined indefinitely as he focuses on his health. The 26-year-old center-back joined Vancouver in February 2024 and has made 26 appearances across all competitions, including nine starts in the club's final 11 MLS regular-season matches in 2025. Despite his diagnosis, the club has extended his contract through the 2027-28 MLS season, reaffirming its support during his recovery. There is currently no timeline for his return to competitive action.

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CF Montreal hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps in non-conference play

CF Montreal and the Vancouver Whitecaps square off in a non-conference matchup

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Emmanuel Sabbi - Another absence expected Sabbi (ankle) may not play in the final regular-season clash against Montreal, ahead of which manager Jesper Sorensen commented "I don't think Andres and Emmanuel will be ready."

Impact Sabbi has been inactive since Oct. 25 while he works on his recovery, and it looks like his comeback will have to wait at least until the playoffs. In such case, Yadaly Diaby, Bruno Caicedo and, if fit, Jeevan Singh Badwal (hamstring) could continue to benefit from increased involvent on the wings. Sabbi was a regular attacking participant before his injury, tallying four goals and four assists from 48 shots (17 on target) and 25 chances created across 26 appearances (19 starts) in the 2026 MLS campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andres Cubas - Unlikely for Decision Day Cubas (ankle) is not expected to return to the field yet, with manager Jesper Sorensen stating Wednesday "I don't think Andres and Emmanuel will be ready."

Impact Cubas apparently requires more time to recover completely from his issue, which has already left him out of two MLS contests. Still, with the Whitecaps at the top of the standings and a couple of weeks left before the decisive rounds, there's a chance that the midfielder will return at some point in the postseason. His presence is usually important in terms of possession and ball recovery, with Aleksa Cvetkovic forced into a bigger workload alongside Oliver Larraz while the Paraguay international is absent.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Seattle Sounders FC | Full Match Highlights | 6-Goal Sunday!

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Brian White, Ryan Gauld help Whitecaps steamroll Sounders 5-1

Brian White scored two goals, Ryan Gauld finished with a goal and two assists and the Vancouver Whitecaps cruised to a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Edier Ocampo - Logs an assist Ocampo assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Sunday's 5-1 victory versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Ocampo was part of the assists on Sunday, creating two chances overall. The midfielder will have a solid role in Vancouver's final match of the regular season against Montreal, a side that has given up 67 goals during the season in MLS play.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cheikh Sabaly - Assists off the bench Sabaly assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-1 win versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Sabaly wasn't a starter in this game but even he benefitted from Vancouver's onslaught. The attacker could see the field against Montreal in the next match and it's a great opportunity to build on this performance, as Montreal has allowed 67 goals in MLS play this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Caicedo - Tallies two assists Caicedo assisted twice to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-1 victory versus Seattle Sounders FC. In addition, he...

Impact Caicedo set up teammates twice in Sunday's big win, and he's likely to build on these numbers in the next match against Montreal. The team sits in last place in the Eastern Conference and has allowed a whopping 67 goals through 33 MLS matches.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aleksa Cvetkovic - Among the goals on Sunday Aleksa Cvetkovic scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-1 win versus Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Cvetkovic was part of the goal-scoring frenzy on Sunday for Vancouver, and he has a great matchup to keep his scoring going when the team plays Montreal. Montreal has given up 67 goals on the season for a minus-30 goal differential.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Laborda - Gets a goal Laborda scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-1 win against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Laborda isn't a typical goal-scoring threat but he got in on the act in Vancouver's rout of Seattle Sounders. The defender should be able to push up once again in the team's final match against Montreal, a side that has a minus-30 goal differential in MLS this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld - Logs goal, assist Gauld scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and five chances created in Sunday's 5-1 victory against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Gauld joined in on the scoring fun for Vancouver on Sunday, and he should be engaging in more fun against Montreal in the next match. Montreal has allowed 67 goals through 33 MLS games this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brian White - Nets a brace White scored two goals to go with five shots (four on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 5-1 victory against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact White tallied two goals, showing strong efficiency on five shots. The forward should continue producing good results against Montreal, a team that is last in the Eastern Conference thanks in large part to a minus-30 goal differential on the season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Yohei Takaoka - Only concedes once Takaoka recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 5-1 win against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Takoaka was stellar with four saves, and he probably could've been less stellar and still come away with a victory. The goalkeeper is unlikely to face much trouble against Montreal, a last-place side in the Eastern Conference that has scored just 37 times in 33 MLS matches.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rui Modesto - Named to bench Modesto (quadriceps) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Seattle.

Impact Modesto is back available for Vancouver despite holding the questionable tag due to an injury from a few weeks ago, with the defender on the bench Sunday. He has been more of a rotational option since joining the club, likely to remain in a bench role.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Andres Cubas - Remains sidelined Cubas (ankle) will miss another game in Sunday's clash against Seattle Sounders, according to the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Cubas sits out a second straight contest following his absence against San Diego, and no timeline has been provided for his return to action. This loss represents a huge blow to the Whitecaps' midfield as it forces them to do without one of their passing and ball recovery leaders. Aleksa Cvetkovic could continue to feature alongside Oliver Larraz in holding midfield while the Paraguayan is unavailable.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps take on the Seattle Sounders in conference action

The Vancouver Whitecaps and the Seattle Sounders meet in Western Conference play

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Yohei Takaoka - Five saves for win Takaoka registered five saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 4-1 win over San Diego FC.

Impact Takaoka had a nearly perfect showing during Wednesday's rout, because the team in front of him didn't totally snuff out the attacks. The only blemish on a brilliant showing was the sole goal that denied the clean sheet. Still, an exceptional showing from Takaoka, and a great time to catch form heading into the tail end of the regular season.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ralph Priso - Assists in win Priso assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Wednesday's 4-1 win over San Diego FC.

Impact Priso got on the scoresheet despite coming off the bench during Wednesday's win. He only played 25 minutes in the second half, but he was productive with those minutes. He created a pair of chances and came away with an assist during the win. This was an exceptional team performance, and a nice efficient showing from Priso.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Mathias Laborda - Rare assist Laborda assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Wednesday's 4-1 victory against San Diego FC.

Impact Laborda provided an assist during Wednesday's win, that was certainly a surprise as the center-back normally offers next to nothing going forward. The assist in a one-sided rout is a great return for Laborda, though it's not likely to be the start of an offensive streak. He should be a mainly defensive option moving forward.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Oliver Larraz - Assists in win Larraz assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 4-1 victory versus San Diego FC.

Impact Larraz provided a single assist and had a small role on set-pieces during Wednesday's rout. This was never a competitive match and the question seemed to be how many Vancouver could score. Larraz helped add to that, even from his deeper-lying role, where he tends to be less involved in the attack. On the whole it was a comprehensive performance from Larraz and co.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksa Cvetkovic - Scores on lone shot Aleksa Cvetkovic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 4-1 victory versus San Diego FC.

Impact Cvetkovic isn't much of an offensive threat from deep-lying midfield, but that didn't stop him finding the back of the net Wednesday. He took a single shot and scored it to add to San Diego's misery. The midfielder got the minutes due to injury elsewhere, and is likely to be back on the bench if Vancouver get back to full strength in the playoffs.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Bruno Caicedo - Scores in stomp Caicedo scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Wednesday's 4-1 win against San Diego FC.

Impact Caicedo took a single shot and put it in the back of the net during Wednesday's win. It was a day where every shot Vancouver took seemed to have eyes for the back of the net and Caicedo made the most of that. The forward didn't have any substantial volume throughout this match, but the goal is still a nice boon, even if it's not likely to be the start of a glut of goals.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan Gauld - Nets in rout Gauld scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 4-1 victory over San Diego FC.

Impact Gauld added a goal and took five corners during an all-offense showing and rout of San Diego. The winger was brilliant throughout the match, creating chances and causing issues every time he got on the ball. This was never a particularly competitive match and Gauld made the most of his chances throughout the match. He should remain a top option moving forward.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

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Takaoka secures 14th clean sheet and the Whitecaps secure 2nd place in Supporters' Shield standings

CF Montreal hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps in non-conference play

Brian White, Ryan Gauld help Whitecaps steamroll Sounders 5-1

Vancouver Whitecaps take on the Seattle Sounders in conference action