Statement from Canada Soccer regarding the Vancouver Whitecaps

Canada Soccer recognizes and deeply values the Vancouver Whitecaps’ place in our game and in the Vancouver community. We remain closely engaged in the ongoing discussions about the club’s future with both the Whitecaps and Major League Soccer. Canada Soccer supports the ongoing efforts underway to secure a positive, long-term solution that keeps the Whitecaps in Vancouver.

From our discussions, the Whitecaps ownership has approached this process with a clear commitment to finding a sustainable local solution. It has also been evident that achieving the right result will require strong, coordinated collaboration among key partners – particularly from the provincial government, including relevant crown corporations, and those involved in critical infrastructure considerations. Canada Soccer encourages all stakeholders to work together with urgency, creativity, and flexibility to keep this club where it belongs: in Vancouver.

The Whitecaps are a cornerstone of the Canadian soccer landscape, and their continued presence in Vancouver is vital to the growth of the sport across the country. The club and its ownership have helped build one of MLS’ strongest organizations, while making meaningful, long-term contributions to Canadian soccer, through player development, academy infrastructure, and sustained support for the broader soccer ecosystem. Canada Soccer will continue to stand with the Whitecaps and work with the league and public-sector partners toward a solution that keeps the Whitecaps in Vancouver.