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CTV News
27-05-2025
- General
- CTV News
Rolling Vancouver Whitecaps set for emotional rematch vs Minnesota United
Vancouver Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi, centre right, scissor kicks the ball against Minnesota United during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, April 27, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Adam Bettcher) VANCOUVER — Ryan Gauld didn't expect to be the Vancouver Whitecaps' biggest cheerleader this season. The Scottish attacking midfielder has been the team's top playmaker since he arrived in Vancouver in 2021, and put up 10 goals and 15 assists in Major League Soccer play last season. He's been limited to just three league games this year, though, after going down with a knee injury on March 8 — and when he'll rejoin the team remains unclear. His absence hasn't slowed the 'Caps. Vancouver (9-1-4) heads into Wednesday's matchup with Minnesota United (7-3-5) riding a 14-game unbeaten streak (7-0-7) across all competitions. The game will be a tune-up for a Whitecaps side that's set to play one of the biggest games of the club's history on Sunday when Vancouver meets LIGA MX club Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final in Mexico City. Missing big games — including a pair of Champions Cup clashes against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami — hasn't been easy, Gauld admitted. 'I think at any point it's tough to be injured, but even more so when we're winning a lot of games,' he said. 'It does make it hard for myself, because you want to be involved. But it also makes it easier with everyone in good spirits … Hopefully I'm back soon, but until I am, I hope the winning continues.' Gauld likes what he's seen from his teammates so far this year. The 'Caps sit atop the MLS standings and hold a four-point cushion for No. 1 spot in the Western Conference. Even in recent games where the team hasn't had the best performance, the group has shown a lot of resilience, Gauld said. 'Yeah, people can say it's not been our best performances. But the boys have dug in and got results out of them,' he said. The Whitecaps have already downed Minnesota once this year, taking a 3-1 road victory back on April 27. The Loons have been in good form since, and head to Vancouver undefeated in their last three games (2-0-1) after drawing Austin FC 1-1 on Saturday. 'It's a very solid team,' Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen said of Minnesota. 'They have a distinct style of play, and they have very strong set pieces. They're very strong in the counter attacking moments. We know that it's a team that doesn't beat themselves up.' Last month's game between the two clubs saw several players separated by officials after Minnesota's Joseph Rosales allegedly hurled racially insensitive remarks at Vancouver's Emmanuel Sabbi, who is Black. Rosales was later suspended three games for violating the league's non-discrimination policy. Emotions will be high heading into Wednesday's rematch, Sabbi said. 'It's unacceptable the comments that he made. And we just look to get past it as humans,' he said. 'We've talked about keeping a cool head. And that's what we need to do for this game, myself included.' Sorensen said he may also issue a reminder to his players ahead of kickoff, but that it 'shouldn't be a thing that fills the room too much.' Sabbi added that Rosales has not reached out or apologized for the incident. It's surprising that Black athletes still have to deal with these situations, he said. 'It's tough, of course,' Sabbi said. 'And we all hope that one day it won't be a thing that we have to keep going through.' MINNESOTA UNITED (7-3-5) AT VANCOUVER WHITECAPS (9-14) B.C. Place, Wednesday HISTORY BOOKS: The regular-season record between the two sides is even at 6-6-4. Vancouver holds a 4-3-0 edge when hosting the Loons at B.C. Place. HELLO AGAIN: Minnesota's lineup features a pair of former 'Caps. Defender Michael Boxall played for Vancouver in 2011 after being selected first overall by the club in the supplemental draft that year, and midfielder Julian Gressel spent part of the 2022 and 2023 seasons with the Whitecaps. WHITE GOLD?: Striker Brian White scored twice in Vancouver's 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday and now has 10 goals in league play this season. He sits second in the MLS golden boot race, three shy of Philadelphia Union forward Tai Baribo. This report by Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press was first published May 27, 2025.
The Province
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Province
Rolling Vancouver Whitecaps set for emotional rematch vs. Minnesota United
Their last matchup saw several players separated by officials after Minnesota's Joseph Rosales allegedly hurled racially insensitive remarks at Vancouver's Emmanuel Sabbi Published May 27, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 3 minute read Vancouver Whitecaps forward Emmanuel Sabbi (centre right) scissor kicks the ball against Minnesota United during the second half of an MLS soccer match on April 27, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. Photo by Adam Bettcher / AP Ryan Gauld didn't expect to be the Vancouver Whitecaps' biggest cheerleader this season. 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. 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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 Scottish attacking midfielder has been the team's top playmaker since he arrived in Vancouver in 2021, and put up 10 goals and 15 assists in Major League Soccer play last season. He's been limited to just three league games this year, though, after going down with a knee injury on March 8 — and when he'll rejoin the team remains unclear. His absence hasn't slowed the 'Caps. Vancouver (9-1-4) heads into Wednesday's matchup with Minnesota United (7-3-5) riding a 14-game unbeaten streak (7-0-7) across all competitions. The game will be a tune-up for a Whitecaps side that's set to play one of the biggest games of the club's history on Sunday when Vancouver meets LIGA MX club Cruz Azul in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final in Mexico City. 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. Missing big games — including a pair of Champions Cup clashes against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami — hasn't been easy, Gauld admitted. 'I think at any point it's tough to be injured, but even more so when we're winning a lot of games,' he said. 'It does make it hard for myself, because you want to be involved. But it also makes it easier with everyone in good spirits … Hopefully I'm back soon, but until I am, I hope the winning continues.' Gauld likes what he's seen from his teammates so far this year. The 'Caps sit atop the MLS standings and hold a four-point cushion for No. 1 spot in the Western Conference. Even in recent games where the team hasn't had the best performance, the group has shown a lot of resilience, Gauld said. 'Yeah, people can say it's not been our best performances. But the boys have dug in and got results out of them,' he said. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Whitecaps have already downed Minnesota once this year, taking a 3-1 road victory back on April 27. The Loons have been in good form since, and head to Vancouver undefeated in their last three games (2-0-1) after drawing Austin FC 1-1 on Saturday. 'It's a very solid team,' Whitecaps head coach Jesper Sorensen said of Minnesota. 'They have a distinct style of play, and they have very strong set pieces. They're very strong in the counter attacking moments. We know that it's a team that doesn't beat themselves up.' Last month's game between the two clubs saw several players separated by officials after Minnesota's Joseph Rosales allegedly hurled racially insensitive remarks at Vancouver's Emmanuel Sabbi, who is Black. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Rosales was later suspended three games for violating the league's non-discrimination policy. Emotions will be high heading into Wednesday's rematch, Sabbi said. 'It's unacceptable the comments that he made. And we just look to get past it as humans,' he said. 'We've talked about keeping a cool head. And that's what we need to do for this game, myself included.' Sorensen said he may also issue a reminder to his players before kickoff, but that it 'shouldn't be a thing that fills the room too much.' Sabbi added that Rosales has not reached out or apologized for the incident. It's surprising that Black athletes still have to deal with these situations, he said. 'It's tough, of course,' Sabbi said. 'And we all hope that one day it won't be a thing that we have to keep going through.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. When and where: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., at B.C. Place History books: The regular-season record between the two sides is even at 6-6-4. Vancouver holds a 4-3-0 edge when hosting the Loons at B.C. Place. Hello again: Minnesota's lineup features a pair of former 'Caps. Defender Michael Boxall played for Vancouver in 2011 after being selected first overall by the club in the supplemental draft that year, and midfielder Julian Gressel spent part of the 2022 and 2023 seasons with the Whitecaps. White gold?: Striker Brian White scored twice in Vancouver's 3-2 victory over Real Salt Lake on Saturday and now has 10 goals in league play this season. He sits second in the MLS golden boot race, three shy of Philadelphia Union forward Tai Baribo. Read More News News News Crime Vancouver Canucks
CTV News
30-04-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Whitecaps look to finish off Inter Miami in Champions Cup semifinal
Vancouver Whitecaps' Emmanuel Sabbi (top) kicks the ball past Inter Miami's Maximiliano Falcon during the second half of a CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal soccer match, in Vancouver, on Thursday, April 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Morris
Forbes
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Why The Slur Allegation In Vancouver-Minnesota Match Felt Different
Joseph Rosales of Minnesota United was accused of directing a discriminatory slur toward the ... More Vancouver Whitecaps' Emmanuel Sabbi toward the end of Sunday's game. Vancouver won 3-1. In the Vancouver Whitecaps' 3-1 victory over Minnesota United on Sunday, the nature of the Whitecaps' impressive performance took a backseat to the allegations that emerged from an exchange late in the second half, levied at Minnesota's Joseph Rosales for potential discriminatory language directed at Vancouver's Emmanuel Sabbi. This is the fourth time such an allegation has been made during an MLS match since 2021, and the second time this year in a game involving MLS teams. (The other came during Concacaf Champions Cup competition.) But what was arguably the most notable feature of Sunday's incident was how evident it was to informed observers exactly what was going on when referee Drew Fischer paused the match for more than three minutes to address team captains and managers, as well as his own officiating crew. 'You wonder if there was something that was said,' said MLS Season Pass play-by-play commentastor Neil Sika as Fischer began talking to manager Eric Ramsay of Minnesota and Jesper Sorensen of Vancouver. 'That's what I'm wonering now,' responded Sika's analyst partner Lloyd Sam. 'I'm sure some news will come out after.' Sika continued: 'I'm almost willing to bet that's the case when you bring both coaches over and you're the referee.' In his postgame remarks afterward, Ramsay also said it became clear to him what was going on pretty quickly. 'We sat through a workshop in preseason as to how those types of instances are dealt with,' Ramsay said. 'And that was pretty much to the script.' After four years, we may have reached the point where there is enough of a track record with MLS' policy for dealing with such incidents that they no bring immediate confusion for bystanders. And while that unfortunately speaks in part to the frequency with which such allegations occur, it also is evidence the league and its match officials have been both consistent and deliberate in their response. And whatever the number of times the league's protocol for discriminatory speech has been used does indicate about the prevelence of discriminatory language in soccer is very obviously not a problem for MLS alone. The players involved in those incidents have come from a wide range of backgrounds: Argentine, Colombian, German, American, Greek, Jamaican, Spanish, Nigerian, Honduran and Italian among them. The logical conclusion is that discriminatory speech is an issue everywhere the sport is played with people from disparate backgrounds. If there's a reason you see the issue surface more often in MLS competition than in other matches, it's because MLS is one of the few competitions with deliberate policies to combat it. (Pierre-Luc Lauzierre, the referee in charge of the mentioned Concacaf Champions Cup match earlier this year, is also an MLS official.) Whether the protocol is effective at reducing such instances is another matter, and probably nearly impossible to determine based on the data we have. While roughly one instance a year is notable, it's not much of a sample size in the big picture and certainly prone to fluctuations. And the existence of the league's policies could potentially be a lurking variable, in that players simply knowing have an avenue to formally address a perceived slur could make them more observant of potential discriminatory language. And the use of the protocol doesn't always mean a slur was used. In many circumstances, there's the possibility for words to be misheard during the fog-of-war conditions of high-level athletic competition in a loud stadium environment. That's one potential explanation for the previous episode this season in Concacaf play, one that ended with Concacaf publicly clearing Sergio Palencia of using the slur that had been alleged by Chidozie Awaziem.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Emmanuel Sabbi joins Vancouver Whitecaps from Le Havre
Emmanuel Sabbi (27) has joined MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps from Ligue 1 side Le Havre AC. The winger has signed a two-year deal with the Canadian side. Sabbi, who has one cap for the USMNT, joined Le Havre back in the summer of 2023 for a €1m fee from Odense in Denmark. He has played a prominent role with Les Ciel et Marines this season, playing 16 games in all competitions, although in that time he only made seven starts. He did not make any goal contributions in that time. Overall, he played 49 times for the Normand side, scoring five goals and registering one assist. He leaves France to return to North America for a €1m fee. Sabbi leaves Le Havre at a time when they are threatened by relegation. Didier Digard's side have just five wins in 21 games this season. With just 17 points, they currently sit in the relegation zone. GFFN | Luke Entwistle
