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Whitecaps' Ryan Gauld Undergoes Knee Procedure, Will Miss Start of MLS Season

Specialist consultation led to the operation as the club targets an April return.

Vancouver Whitecaps captain Ryan Gauld is helped off the pitch after sustaining an injuring during the first half of the MLS match between Vancouver Whitecaps FC and CF Montreal at BC Place Stadium on March 8, 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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Overview

  • Vancouver announced Gauld had arthroscopic debridement on his left knee and will be unavailable for opening matches.
  • The procedure was performed in Innsbruck, Austria while the team held preseason training in Spain.
  • The club says he is expected to make a full recovery by April, a timeline that covers the first six fixtures.
  • CEO and sporting director Axel Schuster said recent specialist input determined surgery was the best option.
  • Gauld’s knee issues date to last March, limiting his regular season before a reduced-minute role in the postseason, including a 59-minute outing versus LAFC.