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Vancouver Whitecaps juggle lineup ahead of battle with Sporting Kansas City
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, right, collects the ball with Colorado Rapids midfielder Cole Bassett in pursuit in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) VANCOUVER — Another major injury is forcing the Vancouver Whitecaps to once again rotate their lineup as the club tries to climb back atop the standings. The 'Caps (12-5-6) announced Tuesday that stalwart centre back Ranko Veselinovic will miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. 'It's, of course, horrible for Ranko. I feel, we all feel, with him and for him, because getting an ACL rupture is very bad,' said Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen. 'Ranko is doing OK. But of course, we have to figure out what to do without him, because he's been also a key part of the season so far.' The injury means Sorensen will field a different defensive corps when Vancouver hosts Sporting Kansas City (6-11-6) on Saturday. The 'Caps head into the game sitting second in Major League Soccer's Western Conference standings, just one point behind San Diego FC — a club they battled to a 1-1 draw last week. Lineup changes have become routine for Vancouver's first-year bench boss as the Whitecaps weather a string of long-term injuries. Attacking midfielder Ryan Gauld has been sidelined with a knee injury since March 8. Canadian defender Sam Adekugbe saw his season cut short when he tore his Achilles tendon playing for the national team last month, and midfielder Ali Ahmed has been sidelined since spraining his ankle while playing for Canada. Several of Vancouver's players have also missed league games while competing for their national squads. A deep player pool has helped fill the holes, Sorensen said. 'We have players who know what to do when they step on the pitch,' he said. 'And I think that's the most important thing, that we work with them in the daily work, and give them the best options to do well when they play on the pitch by having teammates around them in a good structure who can help out.' Four crucial pieces are expected to return to the 'Caps lineup for Saturday's game after representing the club at MLS all-star festivities in Austin this week. Striker Brian White, midfielder Sebastian Berhalter, defender Tristan Blackmon and goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka all returned to training with their teammates on Thursday. Getting back into the swing of team play can be a challenge, White said. 'I think it's a bit difficult. Obviously, you go from playing games a lot with guys you're familiar with to really not playing a whole lot, to come back, and then you find that rhythm again,' he said. 'I think it takes a little bit of time, but it's not like learning how to ride a bike again, you know? You try to pick up where you left off.' The Whitecaps sent a league-high four players to the all-star game, and the players had an impact, with White scoring to lift the MLS all stars to a win over their Liga MX compatriots. Takaoka also hit the crossbar in a skills competition to secure an MLS win. There's a high standard at an all-star event, Blackmon said, and the players all want to bring that mindset back to Vancouver — starting with a strong outing against SKC on Saturday. 'Obviously, you're playing with, arguably, the best in the league this year so far. So you try to come back and show that you have that quality,' he said. 'We had four guys there, that was incredible. But how can we all come back here and try to help as much as possible, keep that same level and increase it going into this final stretch?' SPORTING KANSAS CITY (6-11-6) AT VANCOUVER WHITECAPS (12-5-6) Saturday, B.C. Place HISTORY BOOKS: Sporting holds a 12-8-5 edge in all-time matchups between the two clubs, but the 'Caps won both meetings last season by a 2-1 margin. HOME SWEET HOME: The Whitecaps have played their last five league games on the road and will close out the regular-season campaign with seven of their next 11 matchups at B.C. Place. The team is 6-2-2 on home turf this year. FULL SLATE: Saturday will mark Vancouver's 35th game this year across all competitions, including league play, the CONCACAF Champions Cup and the Canadian Championship. The MLS regular-season campaign consists of 34 matchups. This report by Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press, was first published July 25, 2025.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
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‘Why did it happen to us?': Family in fatal crash near Denver airport speaks
Commerce City, Colo. (KDVR) — Ian Hughes had just landed in Colorado for a family reunion. Now those plans are on hold as they are dealing with a horrible family tragedy. 'Our roots run deep here, and it is unfortunate that this had to happen when we were trying to come visit and enjoy a place that we love so much,' Hughes said. FOX31 Newsletters: Sign up to get breaking news sent to your inbox Life can change in an instant. Ian Hughes was riding to a rental car lot with members of his family visiting from Oregon when the unthinkable happened. 'One quick decision caused a lot of pain for a lot of people. It is tough to wrap your head around. It is tough to figure out why. Why did it happen to us,' Hughes said. Their bus was slammed by a pickup truck at the intersection of Tower Road and 81st Street. Multiple people were ejected from the bus, including Hughes grandfather, who passed away on the scene. 'I have been thinking a lot about the impact that he had on everyone around him. He was the kind of person who made a place better anywhere he went. He was happy, he was hardworking, he was willing to go above and beyond to help people,' Hughes said. Hughes was close with his grandfather, going to his house often growing up and working on projects together. Hughes' brother and father were also injured. His brother with a compound fracture in his leg and his dad suffered a skull fracture, vertebrae fracture, and a severe concussion. He is currently at UChealth University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora. 'He is not even quite sure where we are right now. So we are just kind of taking the steps slow with him, trying to keep him as calm as we can trying to relax him,' Hughes said. What was supposed to be a time to be together as a family now forever changed. 'Just take a moment, take a breath, and think before you do,' Hughes said. Hughes said he is sharing his story in hopes that drivers think twice before speeding and understand that one wrong move, one split-second decision, could change lives forever. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
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Calvin Harris has goal and assist in Colorado's 3-0 win over Vancouver
Colorado Rapids defender Reggie Cannon, right, passes the ball as Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Jean-Claude Ngando, left, defends in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Vancouver Whitecaps defender Tate Johnson, center, moves the ball between Colorado Rapids midfielder Connor Ronan, left, and forward Calvin Harris, right, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris (14) and Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Jean-Claude Ngando, right, fight for control of the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Vancouver Whitecaps defender Tate Johnson, right, drives past Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris, left, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris (14) scores past Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, right, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris (14) scores past Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, right, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Colorado Rapids defender Reggie Cannon, right, passes the ball as Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Jean-Claude Ngando, left, defends in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Vancouver Whitecaps defender Tate Johnson, center, moves the ball between Colorado Rapids midfielder Connor Ronan, left, and forward Calvin Harris, right, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris (14) and Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Jean-Claude Ngando, right, fight for control of the ball in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Vancouver Whitecaps defender Tate Johnson, right, drives past Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris, left, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) Colorado Rapids forward Calvin Harris (14) scores past Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka, right, in the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Commerce City, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Calvin Harris had a goal and an assist and the Colorado Rapids defeated the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 on Saturday night. Colorado's Zack Steffen made two saves for the clean sheet. Advertisement Harris gave Colorado a 1-0 lead in the 12th minute when he scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box to the bottom right corner. In the 30th minute, Rafael Navarro scored with a right-footed shot from the center of the box. Djordje Mihailovic assisted, with a second assist by Harris. Andreas Maxsø made it 3-0 with his header following a corner by Mihailovic in the 59th minute. Vancouver goalkeeper Yohei Takaoka had three saves, one of them on Navarro's penalty try late in the first half. Vancouver (11-5-5) has lost four of five. Colorado (7-10-5) snapped a three-game winless streak. Up next Vancouver: at Houston on Wednesday Colorado: at Seattle on Wednesday ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
11-07-2025
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- Associated Press
Colorado Rapids host the Vancouver Whitecaps in conference action
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (11-4-5, third in the Western Conference) vs. Colorado Rapids (7-10-5, ninth in the Western Conference) Commerce City, Colorado; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Vancouver +154, Colorado +159, Draw +248; over/under is 2.5 goals BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rapids face the Vancouver Whitecaps in conference action. The Rapids are 6-8-4 against Western Conference opponents. The Rapids rank eighth in the Western Conference drawing 101 corner kicks, averaging 4.6 per game. The Whitecaps are 10-2-4 against Western Conference opponents. The Whitecaps are first in the Western Conference allowing just 22 goals. The teams play Saturday for the second time this season. The Whitecaps won the last meeting 2-0. TOP PERFORMERS: Djordje Mihailovic has eight goals and two assists for the Rapids. Rafael Navarro has two goals over the last 10 games. Brian White has scored 10 goals for the Whitecaps. Sebastian Berhalter has three assists over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Rapids: 3-6-1, averaging 0.9 goals, 3.3 shots on goal and 4.4 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.5 goals per game. Whitecaps: 4-3-3, averaging 1.5 goals, 3.6 shots on goal and 5.7 corner kicks per game while allowing 1.5 goals per game. NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Rapids: Alex Harris (injured), Sam Vines (injured), Zack Steffen (injured). Whitecaps: Giuseppe Bovalina (injured), Ali Ahmed (injured), Sebastian Berhalter (injured), Brian White (injured), Andres Cubas (injured), Sam Adekugbe (injured), Ryan Gauld (injured). ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
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USWNT vs. Ireland, 2025 Friendly: Time, TV schedule, streaming and lineups
The United States Women's National Team hit the field tonight for the first of three matches during this international window. They will face Ireland in Denver, and USWNT fans will see a roster that has all NWSL-based players plus Naomi Girma. The roster is set up by Emma Hayes to allow the European-based players to have a summer's rest before the grind really takes over starting next year. Girma, who missed much of the first half of the year due to injury, wanted to get more minutes and is in camp to help lead this team. Ireland is ranked #25 in the FIFA rankings, and have been dangerous at times against major opponents. The USWNT's job will be to hold them off while giving some of the younger players on the roster a taste of real minutes where they have to show they belong at this level. Advertisement Lineups United States lineup: A couple debuts and the return of Rose #USWNT x The Home Depot — U.S. Women's National Soccer Team (@ 2025-06-27T00:07:29.817Z Ireland lineup: How to Watch USA vs. Ireland Advertised Kick-off Time: 9:00pm Eastern, 6:00pm Pacific Venue: Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City Available TV: TBS (English), truTV (English), Universo (Spanish) Available streaming: Max (English), Peacock (Spanish), FuboTV (Free Trial) This thread will be your match thread. We don't have many rules here. We just ask that you don't insult each other personally and treat each other with respect. Debates can get heated and that's fine, but name-calling and petty insults will get you banned. If you see a comment that you feel is out of line, please report it and it will be dealt with. Advertisement More from
