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title: "Nakamura returns to Vancouver Whitecaps squad after injury absence"
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# Nakamura returns to Vancouver Whitecaps squad after injury absence

Kenji Giovanni Cabrera Nakamura has recovered from a foot injury and is ready to play again with Vancouver Whitecaps, who are preparing to face San Diego in Major League Soccer.

[Youssef Darwish](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/youssef-darwish-4) Editor Published 29 October 2026، 04:18 Saudi time

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Nakamura returns to Vancouver Whitecaps squad after injury absence

[Kenji Giovanni Cabrera Nakamura](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/kenji-giovanni-cabrera-nakamura-107) has become available to play again with his team [Vancouver Whitecaps](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/vancouver-whitecaps-492) after recovering from a foot injury.

The player had been sidelined since 25 October 2026 due to the injury, before returning to training and participation on 29 October 2026, an absence lasting 4 days.

Vancouver Whitecaps are hoping to regain their player's fitness ahead of an upcoming match against San Diego in round 32 of Major League Soccer for the 2026 season.

The match is scheduled to be held at Vancouver Whitecaps' stadium at 05:30 Saudi time on 29 October 2026.

The match will be broadcast on Apple TV.

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