US EditionVancouver Whitecaps Fall Ill After Mexico Trip for CONCACAF
- This Sunday at BC Place, the Vancouver Whitecaps will host the Seattle Sounders while dealing with a reduced squad due to players being on international duty and several others affected by illness.
- Despite taking measures to prevent illness, the Whitecaps experienced a gastrointestinal outbreak following their trip to compete against Cruz Azul in the final of the Concacaf Champions Cup held in Mexico.
- After returning, the team cancelled Wednesday’s training and, with medical clearance, arranged for players to participate in a tailored individual workout on Thursday.
- Whitecaps CEO Axel Schuster expressed strong trust in the team's preparations, while coach Jesse Marsch confirmed that all three affected Vancouver players had been poisoned and called on Concacaf to implement stronger safety measures.
- The illness complicates Vancouver’s preparation and may impact their six-point lead over Seattle, potentially allowing the Sounders to close the Western Conference gap.
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3 Canadian national team players among the Whitecaps stricken by illness
Three Canadian national team players were among those that fell ill following the Vancouver Whitecaps’ appearance in the CONCACAF Champions Cup final in Mexico City. The Whitecaps said a “significant number” of players and staff had a gastrointestinal illness. Three…
Vancouver Whitecaps fall ill after Mexico trip for CONCACAF
The Whitecaps canceled practice Wednesday and had a modified session for cleared players Thursday after players and staff reported gastrointestinal symptoms. The Whitecaps are scheduled to play the Seattle Sounders in a Cascadia Cup rivalry match at BC Place on Sunday.
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