Andres Cubas
29-Year-Old
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
MLS
GTD
Injury Quadriceps
Est. Return 4/11/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Cubas continued to be the rock in the center of the park in Vancouver, playing 2,288 minutes in 2024 and starting 27 times. Those are in line with his totals from 2023 when he first took on a full-time starting role for the Whitecaps. Any hopes of him developing playmaking upside seem to have passed, but he is a rock-solid central midfielder and has the ability to pile on defensive contributions. In 2024, he set a bevy of career highs including 86 tackles and 25 clearances, while also committing 20 fewer fouls than he did in 2023. He will remain a solid defensive option for the Whitecaps in 2025.
Ready to play
Cubas (quadriceps) will be available Saturday against New York City FC according to coach Jesper Sorensen, Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer reports.
ANALYSIS
Cubas didn't take part in the last two MLS games due to a muscular issue, with his absence representing a major blow to the squad's midfield. While it remains to be seen when he'll be back in the starting lineup, he's usually reliable for passes and tackles and should eventually regain a consistent role. Both Jeevan Singh Badwal and Oliver Larraz are at risk of losing playing time when the Paraguayan is back on the field.
Cubas didn't take part in the last two MLS games due to a muscular issue, with his absence representing a major blow to the squad's midfield. While it remains to be seen when he'll be back in the starting lineup, he's usually reliable for passes and tackles and should eventually regain a consistent role. Both Jeevan Singh Badwal and Oliver Larraz are at risk of losing playing time when the Paraguayan is back on the field.
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Nearing return, unlikely Saturday
Cubas (quadriceps) is progressing well ahead of schedule in his recovery but is unlikely to feature in Saturday's clash against Portland, according to coach Jesper Sorensen, per Harjournalist. "He's so much ahead of schedule that I'm so happy. I don't think so [that he will play Saturday]."
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Absent from practice
Cubas (quadriceps) didn't train Friday as he continues to deal with an injury, and manager Jesper Sorensen said about his recovery "We have to see. Four weeks. If he's ready before, then that's good. If it's longer than it's not that good." per Har Journalist of Equalizer Soccer.
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Suffers quadriceps injury
Cubas (quadriceps) suffered an injury during Wednesday's 2-1 loss against Seattle in the CONCACAF Champions Cup and will need to be assessed, according to coach Jesper Sorensen, per AFTN. "He felt something in his quad, so they had to take him out. He'll be evaluated back in Vancouver. No further updates just now as to how short or how concerning this might be. Keeping everything crossed that it's not bad."
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Signs contract extension
Cubas has reached a contract extension with Vancouver until the 2027/28 MLS season, the club announced Tuesday.
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Five tackles won
Cubas registered six tackles (five won), one clearance and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Real Salt Lake. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 82nd minute.
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