Ralph Priso
VAN
CM
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Aug 2, 2002 (23)
Left
5'9"
176 lb
Scores in return
Priso scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-2 victory over San Diego FC.
Analysis: In a bid to put himself in contention for a potential World Cup call-up, Priso returned after seven weeks out with a left hamstring injury and made a 17-minute cameo, marking his comeback with his first goal of the season.
On bench to face San Diego
Priso (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's contest versus San Diego.
Analysis: Priso has gradually increased his workloads with the aim of being part of Canada's World Cup squad this summer, and he's available at least for a few minutes in the final MLS game before the big international tournament. Despite being a natural midfielder, he has served as a center-back lately, so he'll be in contention with Tristan Blackmon and Mathias Laborda at the club level and may eventually challenge Derek Cornelius on international activity.
Working against time for World Cup
Priso (hamstring) is hopeful to recover in time to feature for Canada in the World Cup, as he told reporters "I think for being out for seven weeks [I feel] pretty good, obviously not where I was before the injury but I feel I will have enough time to build that up again.", per Canadian Soccer Daily.
Analysis: Priso has been inactive since March 22 and just recently returned to training with Vancouver. While he may not play a big role in the World Cup, the central man will aim to return in one of the international matches this summer. Otherwise, he'll likely be available for MLS play in July. Despite being a nominal midfielder, he has operated as a center-back lately, so he'll eventually challenge Tristan Blackmon and Mathias Laborda at the club level and Derek Cornelius in the national team.
Begins light jogging
Priso (hamstring) has begin light jogging on the grass, reports Har Journalist of the Daily Hive Vancouver.
Analysis: Priso is beginning his slow recovery back the pitch with some light running. It is still unclear if he will be ready to return before the World Cup, with the roster set to be announced in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the midfielder will remain on a strict rehab schedule, already missing the last month with his hamstring injury.
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