Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Wednesday morning that the club and Captain Jon Erice had agreed to a mutual contract termination.
Erice joins Anthony Blondell, Doneil Henry, Brett Levis, Zac MacMath, Brendan McDonough, Sean Melvin, David Norman Jr., PC, and Scott Sutter, who have all departed, whether by transfer, option declined, or out of contract this close season.
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Blondell went to Chilean side C.D. Huachipato for an undisclosed fee, Henry went to Korean side Suwon Samsung Bluewings, also for an undisclosed fee, while MacMath stayed in the league with Real Salt Lake giving Vancouver $50,000 in Targeted Allocation Money, and Norman Jr. joined expansion side Inter Miani for a conditional 2022 draft pick.
"Jon was a fantastic teammate during his time in Vancouver. He was always ready and willing to help the team in what was needed from him," said Whitecaps manager Marc Dos Santos. "We made this decision based on how we see this team moving forward. We wish Jon and his family all the very best."
"Today I say goodbye to a great city, a great league, and a great club," added Erice. "I can only say thanks to Vancouver Whitecaps FC for giving me the opportunity to be a part of an incredible project that is sure to earn great results in the near future. Thanks to all the employees who are a part of the family and are essential for everything to work daily. Thanks to the city of Vancouver for receiving me so well. Good luck and the greatest success for the present and the future."