Overview

• Ranko Veselinović suffered the ACL tear in his left knee during the 34th minute of Vancouver’s 1-1 draw with San Diego FC on July 19.
• The Whitecaps announced on July 22 that the 26-year-old centre back will undergo a season-ending recovery process with the club’s medical staff.
• In his sixth season with Vancouver, Veselinović equaled Jordan Harvey with his 200th appearance and has captained the side in the absence of injured midfielder Ryan Gauld.
• Sporting director Axel Schuster described the injury as “genuinely heartbreaking” and praised Veselinović’s leadership on and off the pitch.
• The club has navigated fixture congestion and multiple international call-ups this season, underscoring the importance of its squad depth.