Various reports say the transfer fee is US$1.7 million, which would make it one of the most expensive acquisitions in Whitecaps history.
The Whitecaps had advanced to the tournament’s round of 32 with a 3-1 win over Club Tijuana Saturday
The Whitecaps FC Girls Elite squad starts defence of its Canadian pro-am title on Friday against the Calgary Blizzard
Steve Kindel and Sara Maglio’s son Ben is at Hlinka Gretzky tourney in Edmonton while daughter Lacey is at Under-15 Concacaf in Costa Rica
Vancouver played without coach Vanni Sartini, who was given a red card during the Whitecaps 4-2 road shootout win over LAFC Tuesday night
Vancouver goalkeeper and Penticton native Isaac Boehmer stopped LAFC striker Kei Kamara in the penalty shootout
The Whitecaps second-largest crowd of the season turns out for an exhibition game against Wrexham AFC
The Whitecaps need to add some offence in this transfer window, which closes Aug. 8. They also need to convince Fafa Picault to stay.
Yohei Takaoka made 16 saves for Vancouver and Tim Melia stopped a dozen on-target shots for Kansas City
Vancouver adding more strength as key players add to talent pool