'Caps Continue Clear Out, Part ways with Captain Jon Erice

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.

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.

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Whitecaps take Midfielder Ryan Raposo at No. 4

"I'm really excited," Ryan Raposo said after being drafted by Vancouver Whitecaps FC with the fourth overall pick in the 2020 draft. "Vancouver is the place I wanted to end up and I got my wish. I'm happy to be staying here in Canada and help to grow the game here; not only in Hamilton, not only in Ontario, but now all over the nation."

"It was signing a pro contract or nothing," said the 20-year old midfielder. "At a young age, a lot of other kids I saw – some had that passion but not as much as me. I've always been the most competitive person. So whether it's playing cards or [football] or anything, I'll try and beat you at that."

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Lucas Cavallini leaves Liga MX for Vancouver Whitecaps FC

"It was an easy decision, coming back home," Lucas Cavallini said of his decision to sign with Vancouver Whitecaps FC. "You've seen what I'm capable of doing and [I'm] willing to take those abilities to transmit that to the Whitecaps."

So, the Whitecaps have themselves a new centre forward. Let's look into that. It's being reported that the 'Caps paid Mexican side Puebla FC 4.62 million euro (3.95 million pounds, 6.7 million Canadian, and 5.13 million US, if you prefer) for the services of Argentine-Canadian Cavallini.

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'Caps raid Serbian second division, sign Canadian starlet Derek Cornelius

"Derek is one of the top young players in a new generation of Canadian talent," said Whitecaps FC manager Marc Dos Santos. "For his age, he has the right composure and characteristics we look for at the centre back position. We have followed his progress... and believe he has developed in the right way. He has also been exposed to different environments, and this is always good for a player’s development. We are working hard to build this [squad] and will be announcing additional player acquisitions very soon."

Cornelius, 21, is the son of a Barbadian father and a Jamaican mother. He comes to the 'Caps after having spent the last six years between Russia, Germany, and most recently, Serbia.

After starting 20 of FK Javor Ivanjica's matches during last year's relegation hit season, the Canadian has struggled for minutes, playing only three times.

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Austin FC and their weird road to the Major League

"Austin is a thriving metropolitan city – the personification of what we mean when we say [the Major League] is a 'League for a new America,'" said Commissioner Don Garber said in a league release.

"We are extremely proud to be the first major professional sports league to become part of the culture of this historic American city. In their support of a world-class soccer stadium that benefits everyone, the leadership of the City of Austin has shown tremendous faith in our league and game, and Anthony Precourt has paved the way for Austin FC to have great success on and off the field."

"To the people of Austin and the surrounding community, welcome to" the Major League.

So, Austin FC is official. But how did we get here?

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Vancouver Whitecaps draft Georgetown defender McDonough with second-round pick

Vancouver Whitecaps FC drafted Georgetown University centre back Brendan McDonough in the second round, 35th overall, of the 2019 Major League SuperDraft on Friday.

McDonough, 22, made 56 starts in 63 appearances at Georgetown, collecting two goals and two assists while serving as captain over the last two seasons.

The 6-foot-2 defender helped the Hoyas to three Big East Tournament titles in his four years, scoring the game-winner in last year’s championship match. As a senior, McDonough was named to the All-East Region Second Team and the All-Big East Conference Second Team after he helped Georgetown to a league-best 10 clean sheets on the season.

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Is this Vancouver Whitecaps' new home kit? Anniversary strip 'leaked' on social media

The anniversary strip has been doing the rounds on twitter as the Caps prepare for the new campaign.

Vancouver Whitecaps' new 'Anniversary Kit' has been leaked on social media - and fans may be surprised by the collar.

The retro number has been doing the rounds on Twitter as the 'Caps prepare for the new campaign.

The picture shows a white shirt, complete with Adidas branding, official Vancouver Whitecaps club crest, and Bell sponsorship.

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TAM, GAM, thank you Rapids

Earlier today, Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced that they had sent $277,500 in Targeted Allocation Money or TAM to Colorado Rapids SC in exchange for $185,000 in General Allocation Money or GAM. Now, before you start scratching your head, there is a method to this apparent madness.

In an exceeding bit of generalisation, TAM is meant to bridge the gap between Designated Players and regular Players. Any player earning more than $504,375, all figures US, automatically becomes a Designated Player. A club can apply TAM to their Budgeted Salary to make them a regular player, as the Whitecaps did with Kei Kamara.

GAM on the other hand, can be applied to a Designated Player, paying their Budgeted Salary down, but is mostly used on the regular Players, like for instance, if the 'Caps were close to the ceiling, and wanted to officially add David Edgar.

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Whitecaps end Parker era for package from New York

The Vancouver Whitecaps 2018 close season has had two defining events: signing Anthony Blondell from Monagas SC in late November, and sending their 2019 first round and a conditional 2020 second-round SuperDraft selection to New England Revolution for Kei Kamara. With Blondell and Kamara, Vancouver finally has both a second striker and a centre forward again, something they've been sorely lacking since the days of Camilo Sanvezzo and Kenny Miller.

Not so fast. Before opening the roof on the 2018 campaign, Vancouver had one more piece of business to complete. Tim Parker wanted out.

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Jordon Mutch set to reignite career with the 'Caps

It would be fair to say that Jordon Mutch hasn't exactly been having a lot of fun this year. Crystal Palace are mired in a relegation fight, where they currently sit 17th in the Premier League, and his last action, if you can call it such, was as an unused substitute at Bristol City in the League Cup. He's also sat on the bench at Old Trafford, and at home to Huddersfield Town this year.

The 26-year old has been featuring here and there for the club's U23 side, as he works to regain confidence and maintain his match fitness, but he hasn't had a proper outing since April, back when he was on loan to Championship side Reading.

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