Andrés Cubas
VAN
CM
Creative Playmaker
May 22, 1996 (30)
Right
5'5"
132 lb
Suspension served, heading to WC
Cubas has served his suspension in the MLS and will play the World Cup with Paraguay before being back available for the Whitecaps.
Analysis: Cubas had been forced to sit out the San Diego fixture after accumulating five yellow cards, bringing his MLS run to a temporary halt. The Paraguayan midfielder will now shift his focus entirely to the World Cup this summer, where he is expected to feature for Paraguay in what promises to be a highly competitive Group D alongside the United States, Turkey and Australia. He will return to Vancouver's lineup once MLS resumes after the tournament.
Set for suspension
Cubas has picked up a suspension and will miss the trip to San Diego on Saturday.
Analysis: Cubas is done in league play until after the World Cup, picking up a suspension due to yellow card accumulation. He came off the bench Saturday after starting thr previous six games in a row, assisting once in the process.
Bench option against Houston
Cubas (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's visit to Houston Dynamo.
Analysis: Cubas has avoided a serious problem from the issue that put his participation in doubt ahead of the weekend clash. This is great news for both the Whitecaps and the Paraguayan national team with the World Cup kickoff a few weeks away. The central man may see his playing time managed for a short period before ousting Oliver Larraz from a holding midfield spot.
Knee issue forces late exit
Cubas was forced off in the 87th minute of Wednesday's 3-2 win against Dallas after feeling something in his knee, according to coach Jesper Sorensen, per the Canadian Press News. "Not particularly good right now I think, but I don't think it's something severe. We have to figure out what it is. He felt something in his knee."
Analysis: Cubas had been impressive before the issue emerged, making five tackles and three interceptions in the Vancouver midfield, making his late exit a concern heading into the coming fixtures. The club will assess the extent of the knee problem over the coming days before providing any clarity on his availability, with Thomas Muller having come on to replace him after returning from his own illness absence. The club will take no risks with the Paraguay international with the World Cup looming in less than a month. Oliver Larraz could see more playing time for the Whitecaps if Cubas has to miss time.
On scoresheet
Cubas assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against Colorado Rapids.
Analysis: Cubas earned his name on the scoresheet with an assist for Vancouver. Since his return from injury, the midfielder has started all three games played, aking 12 tackles with nine interceptions and creating three chances from the defensive midfield.
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