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The National
13-07-2025
- Sport
- The National
Stuart Armstrong could make surprise return to former club
The former Celtic midfielder left the English Championship side as his contract expired at the end of the season, after joining on a short-term deal in January. That came after a sting playing in MLS with Vancouver Whitecaps, alongside Ryan Gauld. Wrexham have shown an interest in signing the 33-year-old but have yet to officially make their move. Read more: But the Scottish Sun is now reporting Sheffield Wednesday could attempt to keep him after all. They are currently under a transfer embargo as punishment for not paying players' wages on time and can only sign free agents. That has put Armstrong on their radar again as they consider trying to lure him back. Wednesday look set to sell Djeidi Gassama to Rangers while Josh Windass is also apparently interesting the Ibrox club again.
The Herald Scotland
13-07-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Stuart Armstrong could make surprise return to former club
That came after a sting playing in MLS with Vancouver Whitecaps, alongside Ryan Gauld. Wrexham have shown an interest in signing the 33-year-old but have yet to officially make their move. Read more: But the Scottish Sun is now reporting Sheffield Wednesday could attempt to keep him after all. They are currently under a transfer embargo as punishment for not paying players' wages on time and can only sign free agents. That has put Armstrong on their radar again as they consider trying to lure him back. Wednesday look set to sell Djeidi Gassama to Rangers while Josh Windass is also apparently interesting the Ibrox club again.
The Province
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Province
Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld doesn't want to rush return from injury
Caps captain won't make return to the pitch until he's fully ready Published Jul 12, 2025 • Last updated 13 minutes ago • 4 minute read Whitecaps' Ryan Gauld leaves the game after an injury during a match against CF Montreal in Vancouver on March 8. Photo by ETHAN CAIRNS / THE CANADIAN PRESS Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Being back on the pitch doing some light training is a step forward for Ryan Gauld, but the Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder isn't rushing his return to playing. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The 29-year-old from Aberdeen, Scotland, has been sidelined since March 8 with a knee capsule sprain. He was greeted with cheers from some of his teammates when he stepped on the field for a practice this week. 'It's nice to have the boots back on, be outside,' said Gauld. 'I still got a long ways to go, but it's a step forward.' Gauld was hurt in a March 8 game against CF Montreal. His recovery has been slower than expected and he doesn't want to hurry his return. 'I've got in my head how I hope things go, what it looks like, but there's no point getting too stressed on it,' said the Whitecaps captain who had a career-high 17 goals and led the team with 16 assists in 37 starts and 41 appearances across all competitions last season. Essential reading for hockey fans who eat, sleep, Canucks, repeat. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'I've got a timeline in my head but I don't want to get ahead of myself. I've got to make sure I come back at 100 per cent and don't suffer any more setbacks.' Two players who will be in the lineup Saturday when the Whitecaps visit the Colorado Rapids in a Major League Soccer match are midfielder Sebastain Berhalter and forward Brian White. The two MLS all-stars had been playing with the United States at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. 'It's great just seeing the guys again and being back in this environment,' said Berhalter. 'I realized how much I love playing with these guys.' The Whitecaps (11-4-5) and Rapids (7-10-5) are both looking to shake themselves out of a losing skid. The Whitecaps head into the weekend second in the MLS Western Conference with 38 points but are 2-3-1 in their last five league games. Vancouver needed a goal in the 90th minute Wednesday night to beat Winnipeg-based Canadian Premier League side Valour 2-1 to win their Telus Canadian Championship quarterfinal. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Colorado sits 10th in the West, tied with two other teams with 26 points. The Rapids are 1-5-1 in the last seven games and have been held scoreless four times in that stretch. Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen said playing at altitude and expected heat will be a challenge for his team. 'The conditions will be a little different than we are used to,' he said. 'Colorado is a good team, they have some good players that can change the game on their own. 'We have to be ready for whatever faces us.' The Whitecaps play their next three games on the road. After Saturday they travel to Houston on Wednesday, then San Diego July 19. 'It's a tough stretch of away games against good teams,' said White. 'Everyone is going to be locked in, switched on. Hopefully you can come away with as many points as possible.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Sorensen said having Berhalter and White back in the lineup will make a difference for team chemistry. 'It's been a little bit frustrating because we haven't had them the entire time,' he said. As for when Gauld might return, Sorensen urged patience. 'It's not important for me when he's back, it's important for me how he's back,' he said. 'It's very important he has gained the strength he needs to play. It very important that he comes back strong.' White said it was good to see his friend practising. 'It's been difficult not being able to have him out here,' said White, who leads the Whitecaps with 15 goals in all competitions. 'You miss a player like Ryan, his quality, the leadership, what he can bring to the team.' VANCOUVER WHITECAPS (11-4-5) at COLORADO RAPIDS (7-10-5) Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. SHARING THE LOAD: With the winning goal in Wednesday's Canadian Championship game against Valour, Bjorn Inge Utvik became the 19th Whitecap to score across all competitions this season. LENDING A HAND: Defender Ranko Veselinovic became the 17th Whitecap to earn an assist this season on Wednesday. OFF THE PITCH: Forward Jayden Nelson will miss the game after receiving a second yellow card in stoppage time for kicking the ball into the stands in frustration during Vancouver's 3-0 loss to the L.A. Galaxy July 4. SICK BAY: Midfielder Ali Ahmed (sprained ankle) expected return to play in six to eight weeks. Midfielder Andres Cubas (sprained ankle) expected to return in one to two weeks. Defender Giuseppe Bovalina (illness) day-to-day LAST MEETING: The Whitecaps defeated the Rapids 2-0 at B.C. Place Stadium April 5. GOALS AGAINST: The 22 goals Vancouver has allowed in MLS play is tied for second least in the league and best in the Western Conference. Philadelphia has allowed 21 goals while New York City has also given up 22. NEED A STOP: The Whitecaps have been outscored 10-4 over their last three MLS losses. Vancouver Canucks Vancouver Canucks Business Local News
CTV News
11-07-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld doesn't want to rush return from injury
Vancouver Whitecaps' Ryan Gauld, leaves the game after an injury during the first half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal in Vancouver, B.C., on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Ethan Cairns / The Canadian Press) VANCOUVER — Being back on the pitch doing some light training is a step forward for Ryan Gauld, but the Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder isn't rushing his return to playing. The 29-year-old from Aberdeen, Scotland, has been sidelined since March 8 with a knee capsule sprain. He was greeted with cheers from some of his teammates when he stepped on the field for a practice this week. 'It's nice to have the boots back on, be outside,' said Gauld. 'I still got a long ways to go, but it's a step forward.' Gauld was hurt in a March 8 game against CF Montreal. His recovery has been slower than expected and he doesn't want to hurry his return. 'I've got in my head how I hope things go, what it looks like, but there's no point getting too stressed on it,' said the Whitecaps captain who had a career-high 17 goals and led the team with 16 assists in 37 starts and 41 appearances across all competitions last season. 'I've got a timeline in my head but I don't want to get ahead of myself. I've got to make sure I come back at 100 per cent and don't suffer any more setbacks.' Two players who will be in the lineup Saturday when the Whitecaps visit the Colorado Rapids in a Major League Soccer match are midfielder Sebastain Berhalter and forward Brian White. The two MLS all-stars had been playing with the United States at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup. 'It's great just seeing the guys again and being back in this environment,' said Berhalter. 'I realized how much I love playing with these guys.' The Whitecaps (11-4-5) and Rapids (7-10-5) are both looking to shake themselves out of a losing skid. The Whitecaps head into the weekend second in the MLS Western Conference with 38 points but are 2-3-1 in their last five league games. Vancouver needed a goal in the 90th minute Wednesday night to beat Winnipeg-based Canadian Premier League side Valour 2-1 to win their Telus Canadian Championship quarterfinal. Colorado sits 10th in the West, tied with two other teams with 26 points. The Rapids are 1-5-1 in the last seven games and have been held scoreless four times in that stretch. Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen said playing at altitude and expected heat will be a challenge for his team. 'The conditions will be a little different than we are used to,' he said. 'Colorado is a good team, they have some good players that can change the game on their own. 'We have to be ready for whatever faces us.' The Whitecaps play their next three games on the road. After Saturday they travel to Houston on Wednesday, then San Diego July 19. 'It's a tough stretch of away games against good teams,' said White. 'Everyone is going to be locked in, switched on. Hopefully you can come away with as many points as possible.' Sorensen said having Berhalter and White back in the lineup will make a difference for team chemistry. 'It's been a little bit frustrating because we haven't had them the entire time,' he said. As for when Gauld might return, Sorensen urged patience. 'It's not important for me when he's back, it's important for me how he's back,' he said. 'It's very important he has gained the strength he needs to play. It very important that he comes back strong.' White said it was good to see his friend practising. 'It's been difficult not being able to have him out here,' said White, who leads the Whitecaps with 15 goals in all competitions. 'You miss a player like Ryan, his quality, the leadership, what he can bring to the team.' --- VANCOUVER WHITECAPS (11-4-5) at COLORADO RAPIDS (7-10-5) Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Saturday, 6:30 p.m. PDT SHARING THE LOAD: With the winning goal in Wednesday's Canadian Championship game against Valour, Bjorn Inge Utvik became the 19th Whitecap to score across all competitions this season. LENDING A HAND: Defender Ranko Veselinovic became the 17th Whitecap to earn an assist this season on Wednesday. OFF THE PITCH: Forward Jayden Nelson will miss the game after receiving a second yellow card in stoppage time for kicking the ball into the stands in frustration during Vancouver's 3-0 loss to the L.A. Galaxy July 4. SICK BAY: Midfielder Ali Ahmed (sprained ankle) expected return to play in six to eight weeks. Midfielder Andrés Cubas (sprained ankle) expected to return in one to two weeks. Defender Giuseppe Bovalina (illness) day-to-day LAST MEETING: The Whitecaps defeated the Rapids 2-0 at BC Place Stadium April 5. GOALS AGAINST: The 22 goals Vancouver has allowed in MLS play is tied for second least in the league and best in the Western Conference. Philadelphia has allowed 21 goals while New York City has also given up 22. NEED A STOP: The Whitecaps have been outscored 10-4 over their last three MLS losses. This report by Jim Morris of The Canadian Press was first published July 11, 2025.
Calgary Herald
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
Whitecaps' hammering in CONCACAF final is, sadly, fitting for Vancouver sports
Cheering for Vancouver sports teams that aren't of the baseball variety has been pure misery for a decade now. Article content Article content The misery was generally only limited to this city's winter sports — and, yes, we mean the Canucks but there was also that brief NBA sojourn that we all know was, yes, grizzly. But the Vancouver Whitecaps seem to be stuck on this list, too. (The B.C. Lions as well, but let's just deal with one football at a time, shall we?) Article content Article content How else to explain Sunday's total embarrassment in Mexico City, a 5-0 hammering at the hands of Cruz Azul, other than to chalk it up to the reality that cheering for a sports team in Vancouver is mostly guaranteed to inflict pain in the end? Article content Article content For all the brilliance this Whitecaps season has carried with it — the drubbing of Inter Miami, knocking off other strong Mexican teams like Pumas and Monterrey, the 15-game unbeaten run, the sitting atop the MLS league table, the super-entertaining brand of play (even without talisman Ryan Gauld — the loss Sunday at the hands of one of Mexico's Los Cuatro Grandes will stand out in stark and brutal contrast. Article content Sure, MLS teams have struggled in the grand final for North American football. Just three times in the 63 years there's been a CONCACAF club championship has a team from north of the Mexican border won the title. That the Whitecaps were likely going to lose, given the history, given the venue, was understandable. Article content Article content But to lose like this? Outrageous. Article content Article content We are left to consider a few things: Article content • Did Jesper Sorensen get it wrong by starting a defensive back four who hadn't started together before? Did he get it wrong by starting a midfield trio who also hadn't started a game together? Sure feels like it. The number of gaffes, especially the shocking ones from the normally steady Andres Cubas, suggest as much. So was the total lack of service for Brian White, worst embodied in the Caps getting exactly zero shots on the night. Article content • Was it the fact they played mid-week? Even if this is how Sorensen wanted, as he claimed, surely some rest, some time to acclimatize to the altitude would have been the better approach. Why didn't Major League Soccer simply make the call themselves and move that Wednesday game?
