Whitecaps MF Kenji Cabrera undergoes foot surgery

Vancouver Whitecaps midfielder Kenji Cabrera will miss an extended stretch after undergoing surgery Monday to repair a fifth metatarsal fracture in his right foot.

The club said Cabrera is expected to fully recover in four to six months, which could affect the rest of his MLS season depending on how quickly he recovers. A four-month recovery might allow him to return late in the campaign, but a longer timeframe could push his comeback past the season's end.

Cabrera has played in 13 matches (five starts) in 2026, compiling one goal and three assists in all competitions. Since joining Vancouver from Peru's FBC Melgar in July 2025, the 23-year-old has appeared in 26 matches (seven starts), producing three goals and three assists.

The injury removes another attacking option from a Whitecaps side already trying to manage its roster through the middle of the season. Cabrera has also been part of Peru's senior national team picture this year, earning three call-ups in 2026, including for two June friendlies.

Vancouver (10-2-2, 32 points) sits in first place in MLS' Western Conference. The Whitecaps return from the league's extended World Cup break for a July 16 road match against the Chicago Fire.

--Field Level Media

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This story was originally published June 30, 2026 at 9:26 PM.