Latest news with #WhitecapsFC
CTV News
9 hours ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Vancouver Whitecaps expected to extend midfielder Pedro Vite
Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Pedro Vite (45) gains control of the ball during an MLS soccer match against Real Salt Lake, Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Sandy, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate) VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps are planning to sign midfielder Pedro Vite to a long-term extension. The deal has not yet been officially announced, but will stretch through the 2029 campaign. Vite has 15 goals and 20 assists in 136 appearances with the 'Caps, including five goals and a team-leading six assists across all competitions this year. The 23-year-old has also made eight appearances for Ecuador's men's national team and helped the squad qualify for the 2026 World Cup earlier this month. Vite first joined the Whitecaps in October 2021 from Ecuadorian first division side Independiente Del Valle. The Whitecaps (10-3-5) currently sit second in Major League Soccer's Western Conference and will return to play Sunday when they visit Los Angeles FC. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 27, 2025.
Vancouver Sun
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Vancouver Sun
Did the Whitecaps eat something bad? GI bug hits team hard
A team-wide gastrointestinal issue following their trip to Mexico has prevented the Vancouver Whitecaps from training in full for the past two days. According to the team, 'a significant number of Whitecaps FC players and staff reported gastrointestinal symptoms.' The Whitecaps played in Mexico City on Sunday in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, where they lost in crushing fashion 5-0 to Cruz Azul. The team flew home on Monday and had a scheduled day off on Tuesday. They were set to return to training on Wednesday, but did not take the field and cancelled the session with late notice. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Thursday was meant to be another full training day, but the team held a 'modified individual closed session for cleared players,' the team said in a statement. 'The health and well-being of our players and staff remain our top priority. Each player has been provided with an individualized program by the medical and performance staff to support their continued preparation and recovery. We are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available,' the team's statement said. Asked if there was any suggestion of foul play, a club spokesperson said there wasn't. Whether it was a case of the team being served a bad meal or whether it was an illness contracted through other means is being investigated. As part of their preparation for Sunday's final, the team secured their own chef in hopes of avoiding any food-related issues. The team is scheduled to face the Seattle Sounders on Sunday and no change to the schedule is anticipated. pjohnston@
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Did the Whitecaps eat something bad? GI bug hits team hard
A team-wide gastrointestinal issue following their trip to Mexico has prevented the Vancouver Whitecaps from training in full for the past two days. According to the team, 'a significant number of Whitecaps FC players and staff reported gastrointestinal symptoms.' The Whitecaps played in Mexico City on Sunday in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final, where they lost in crushing fashion 5-0 to Cruz Azul. The team flew home on Monday and had a scheduled day off on Tuesday. They were set to return to training on Wednesday, but did not take the field and cancelled the session with late notice. Thursday was meant to be another full training day, but the team held a 'modified individual close session for cleared players,' the team said in a statement. 'The health and well-being of our players and staff remain our top priority. Each player has been provided with an individualized program by the medical and performance staff to support their continued preparation and recovery. We are actively monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available,' the team's statement went on. Asked if there was any suggestion of foul play, a club spokesperson said. Whether it was a case of the team being served a bad meal or whether it was an illness contracted through other means is being investigated. As part of their preparation for Sunday's final, the team secured their own chet in hopes of avoiding any food-related issues. The team is scheduled to face the Seattle Sounders on Sunday and no change to the schedule is anticipated. pjohnston@
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
🎥 Brian White continues Golden Boot assault with goal vs LAFC
United States international striker Brian White continues to enjoy himself in Vancouver under Jesper Sørensen and has come up big for the Whitecaps against was a poor start to the night for the home side against Steve Cherundolo's outfit, who found themselves down by two goals inside the opening 20 minutes. An early finish from Marco Delgado was doubled up on from the penalty spot by Gabonese star Denis Bouanga as LAFC looked out of sight on the night. But it was not long after that White rose highest in the box to head home Sebastian Berhalter's free-kick into the box to cut the deficit on the night while extending a lifeline. Who else but Brian White for @WhitecapsFC?!GAME ON! — Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 11, 2025 It was White's seventh goal of the 2025 MLS season, putting him just one off joint Golden Boot leaders Cristian Arango, Hugo Cuypers, and Tai Baribo. White, who banked April Player of the Month honors recently, bagged 15 goals in each of his last two seasons at BC Place and is currently on course for a career-best should his run of form continue. 📸 Editorial Photo Credit: © Anne-Marie Sorvin | 2025 May 11-Imagn Images
