Édier Ocampo
VAN
Right Back
Balanced Full Back
Oct 3, 2003 (23)
Right
5'7"
150 lb
Available following international duty
Ocampo is absent from Vancouver Whitecaps' latest injury report ahead of Saturday's MLS meeting with LAFC, indicating he is available for selection following his international call-up with Colombia.
Analysis: Ocampo returns to contention after receiving his first senior international call-up with Colombia, which affected his availability during Vancouver's recent league fixtures. The right-back has established himself as a regular starter this season, contributing two goals, one assist, 52 tackles, 39 clearances and 25 interceptions across 23 MLS appearances, including 21 starts. His availability gives Vancouver the opportunity to restore its usual defensive setup against LAFC, with Ocampo expected to compete for a place in the starting lineup.
Linking up with Colombia
Ocampo has been called up by the Colombian national team for the upcoming international window between September and October.
Analysis: Ocampo has been called up by Los Cafeteros for the first time in his career, and this responds to a strong 2026 MLS season in which he's notched two goals, one assist, 52 tackles, 39 clearances and 25 interceptions across 23 appearances (21 starts). Colombia will play three matches during the break, so the right-back will miss the Sept. 26 match against D.C. United, and he's also a candidate to miss the trip to Chicago on Sept. 6 since Colombia also play that day. In that scenario, he'd be eligible to return against LAFC on Saturday, Oct. 10.
Starting against Galaxy
Ocampo (concussion) is in the starting lineup for the midweek contest versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Ocampo cleared the concussion protocol after being sidelined for one game, and he should now be able to rack up significant minutes on the field in his usual right-back position. His inclusion from kickoff pushes Mihail Gherasimencov back to a place among the substitutes, which is likely to remain the case in upcoming matches. The Colombian will attempt to raise his season tallies of two goals and one assist but may be more reliable for his average of 2.3 tackles per game.
Subbed off with concussion
Ocampo was subbed off at halftime of Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Montreal in the Canadian Championship due to concussion protocols, according to Har Journalist.
Analysis: Ocampo had been in strong form recently, scoring a goal and adding an assist in the 5-0 win over Dallas, continuing a productive stretch in Vancouver's XI. Mihail Gherasimencov could replace him if he is forced to miss time, and further clarity on Ocampo's status should emerge as the club continues assessing him through the concussion protocol.
Logs goal, assist in win
Ocampo scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 win against FC Dallas.
Analysis: Ocampo got in on the action in a five-goal avalanche, tallying one himself while assisting on another. The midfielder is set up to replicate this type of effort in the next match against Sporting Kansas City, a side which has conceded 49 goals across 20 MLS matches this season.
Back for Vancouver
Ocampo has served his one match suspension and will be an option for the clash with LAFC on Saturday.
Analysis: Ocampo missed his first match of the season due to a suspension for yellow‑card accumulation. He's been a key piece of Vancouver's back line, starting 14 of 15 matches and contributing one goal, 60 crosses, 23 chances created, and 34 tackles, continuing his role as a reliable starter for a second straight year.
Suspended one game
Ocampo picked up a yellow card in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to FC Cincinnati, his fifth of the season, and will be suspended for Saturday's match against Minnesota United, according to the league.
Analysis: Ocampo's absence opens the door for Ranko Veselinovic to likely step in at right back for that fixture. The suspension is a minor disruption to Vancouver's back line, and Ocampo should be available to regain his regular role once the one match ban is served against LAFC on Aug. 1.
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