Sam Adekugbe Injury: Should return in couple months

Adekugbe (Achilles) will travel with the team for the pre-season training camp in Spain and is aiming a return for the first half of the 2026 MLS season, CEO and Sporting Director Axel Schuster said in a press conference, according to Har Journalist. "I don't want to put the pressure on any of them that they are ready for the start of the season. We expect both to be back in the first half of the season."

Adekugbe suffered a torn Achilles back in June during international duty with Canada and has since then been recovering from the issue. The versatile midfielder is progressing well in his rehabilitation since he is set to join the team for the pre-season training camp in Spain with the aim to be back available for the first part of the season. Adekugbe has been a regular starter when fit and available for the Whitecaps and will play a decent role once fully back fit to play, heading into the 2026 MLS season.