Club · Major League Soccer · Vancouver (BC)
Vancouver Whitecaps FC
The Caps · Founded 2009 · Professional
- BC Place · 54,320
- The United States of America
- Reputation
- 6,250 calc
- Squad strength calc
- 121.25 Best sixteen by CA
- Players calc
- 29
- Balance
- £18,877,358
- Transfer budget
- £2,220,865
- Wage budget
- £25,910 p/w
Best XI (calc)
- GKYohei Takaoka
- DLSam Adekugbe
- DRTristan Blackmon
- MLCheikh Sabaly
- MRThomas Müller
- DCSebastian Schonlau
- DCRanko Veselinović
- MCRyan Gauld
- MCAndrés Cubas
- STEmmanuel Sabbi
- STBrian White
- Formation
- 4-4-2
- Average CA (calc)
- 124.1
- Goalkeeper, highest CA (calc)
- 119
- Defender, highest CA (calc)
- 122
- Midfielder, highest CA (calc)
- 145
- Attacker, highest CA (calc)
- 120
Line maxima are fm-reader's figures for the full squad by calculated best position; they include loans in and exclude loans out. The XI average is shown only when all eleven positions are filled.
Best sixteen (calc)
Calculated by fm-reader from the 16 highest-CA squad players (at most sixteen). The squad includes loans in and excludes loans out, with players matched to the team's gender. PA uses expected potential for range codes. Missing inputs stay missing.
| Measure | Average | Median | Lowest | Highest | League rank of average | League rank of median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current ability | 121.25 | 119.0 | 110 | 145 | 6 | 13 |
| Expected potential | 132.38 | 130.0 | 118 | 174 | 9 | 10 |
| Value | £2,029,126 | £1,896,729 | £204,318 | £4,375,734 | 12 | 11 |
| Sale value | £2,281,894 | £2,212,146 | £864,332 | £4,375,734 | 14 | 11 |
| Weekly wage | £14,989 | £13,073 | £0 | £52,318 | 12 | 1 |
| Age | 27.58 | 28.20 | 21 | 35 | 12 | 8 |
Contracted players
31| Name | Positions | Age | Nationality | Status | CA | PA | Value calc | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Müller | M/AM (RC), ST (C) | 35 | Germany | — | 145 | 174 | £514,869 | Dec 2026 |
| Ryan Gauld | M (C), AM (LC) | 29 | Scotland | — | 136 | 146 | £4,375,734 | Dec 2027 |
| Cheikh Sabaly | M/AM (RL), ST (C) | 26 | Senegal | — | 124 | 128 | £2,957,452 | Jun 2029 |
| Andrés Cubas | DM, M (C) | 29 | Paraguay | — | 124 | 142 | £2,809,579 | Jun 2028 |
| Sebastian Schonlau | D (C), DM | 30 | Germany | — | 122 | 130 | £1,641,181 | Dec 2026 |
| Emmanuel Sabbi | AM (R), ST (C) | 27 | The United States of America | — | 120 | 130 | £2,224,566 | Dec 2027 |
| Brian White | ST (C) | 29 | The United States of America | — | 120 | 120 | £3,142,524 | Dec 2027 |
| Yohei Takaoka | GK | 29 | Japan | — | 119 | 124 | £1,580,700 | Jun 2027 |
| Ranko Veselinović | D (C), DM | 26 | Serbia | — | 119 | 130 | £2,328,576 | Dec 2026 |
| Sebastian Berhalter | DM, M (C) | 24 | The United States of America | — | 119 | 128 | £2,457,941 | Dec 2026 |
| Sam Adekugbe | D/WB (L) | 30 | Canada | — | 118 | 125 | £1,701,793 | Dec 2026 |
| Tristan Blackmon | D (RC), WB (R) | 28 | The United States of America | — | 118 | 118 | £1,796,901 | Jun 2030 |
| Kenji Cabrera | M (R), AM (RL) | 22 | Peru | — | 118 | 134 | £1,996,557 | Dec 2028 |
| Mathías Laborda | D (RC) | 25 | Uruguay | — | 117 | 134 | £1,696,962 | Dec 2026 |
| Joedrick PupeOn loan at Koninklijke Sint-Truidense VV | D (LC) | 28 | Belgium | — | 112 | 118 | £1,197,267 | Dec 2027 |
| Édier Ocampo | D/WB/M/AM (R) | 21 | Colombia | — | 111 | 130 | £1,036,365 | Dec 2027 |
| Oliver Larraz | DM, M/AM (C) | 23 | The United States of America | — | 108 | 115 | £1,263,782 | Jun 2027 |
| Bruno Caicedo | AM (RL), ST (C) | 20 | Ecuador | — | 108 | 128 | £1,035,662 | Jun 2029 |
| Ralph Priso | D (C), DM, M (C) | 22 | Canada | — | 104 | 118 | £843,224 | Dec 2026 |
| JC Ngando | DM, M (C), AM (RLC) | 25 | Cameroon | — | 104 | 110 | £1,057,019 | Dec 2026 |
| Isaac Boehmer | GK | 23 | Canada | — | 100 | 120 | £555,771 | Dec 2027 |
| Giuseppe BovalinaOn loan at Örebro SK | D/WB (RL) | 20 | Australia | — | 100 | 120 | £629,873 | Dec 2026 |
| Belal Halbouni | D (C) | 25 | Syria | — | 95 | 110 | £532,474 | Jun 2027 |
| Adrián Zendejas | GK | 29 | The United States of America | — | 92 | 122 | £377,102 | Dec 2026 |
| Tate Johnson | D (L) | 19 | The United States of America | — | 92 | 90–120 | £629,873 | Dec 2026 |
| Nelson PierreOn loan at FC Tulsa | ST (C) | 20 | Haiti | — | 89 | 100–130 | £421,520 | Dec 2026 |
| Nikola Djordjevic | D/WB (R) | 22 | The United States of America | — | 89 | 107 | £358,292 | Dec 2026 |
| Jeevan Badwal | DM, M (C) | 19 | Canada | — | 85 | 100–130 | £422,526 | Dec 2027 |
| Liam MacKenzie | AM (C) | 18 | Canada | — | 82 | 100–130 | £266,059 | Dec 2028 |
| Rayan Elloumi | ST (C) | 17 | Canada | — | 82 | 100–130 | £332,685 | Dec 2028 |
| Mihail Gherasimencov | D/WB/M (L) | 20 | Moldova | — | 79 | 115 | £170,480 | Jun 2028 |
Contracted-player overview (calc)
- Players
- 31
- CA16
- 121.4
- PA16
- 132.8
- Off-scale CA values excluded
- 0
- Off-scale PA values excluded
- 0
- Average age
- 24.5
- Under 21
- 8
- Squad value (calc)
- £42,355,309
- Contracts ending by 30 Jun 2026
- 0
Highest potential
| Thomas Müller | 35 | 174 |
| Ryan Gauld | 29 | 146 |
| Andrés Cubas | 29 | 142 |
| Kenji Cabrera | 22 | 134 |
| Mathías Laborda | 25 | 134 |
| Sebastian Schonlau | 30 | 130 |
| Emmanuel Sabbi | 27 | 130 |
| Ranko Veselinović | 26 | 130 |
| Édier Ocampo | 21 | 130 |
| Cheikh Sabaly | 26 | 128 |
Set-piece takers
| Corner takers | Ryan Gauld |
| Free-kick takers | Ryan Gauld |
| Penalty takers | Ryan Gauld |
| Long-throw takers | Édier Ocampo |
Loaned in
| Player | From | Until | CA |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZ Jackson | Jagiellonia Białystok | 30 Jun 2026 | 110 |
Staff
21| Name | Job | Nationality | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | |||
| Bob Lenarduzzi | Director | Canada | 70 |
| Steve Nash | Director | Canada | 51 |
| Steve Luczo | Director | The United States of America | 54 |
| Jeff Mallett | Director | Canada | 60 |
| Dan Lenarduzzi | Director | Canada | 73 |
| Greg Kerfoot | Owner | Canada | 64 |
| Managers | |||
| Jesper Sørensen | Manager First Team | Denmark | 52 |
| Assistant Managers | |||
| Jan Michaelsen | Assistant Manager First Team | Denmark | 54 |
| Coaches | |||
| Michael D'Agostino | Coach First Team | Canada | 38 |
| Brendan Shaw | Coach First Team | Canada | 35 |
| Physios | |||
| Chris Franks | Head Physio | Canada | 51 |
| Scouts | |||
| Steve Meadley | Scout | England | — |
| Bartosz Barnaś | Chief Scout | Poland | 36 |
| Goalkeeping Coaches | |||
| Youssef Dahha | Gk Coach First Team | Morocco | 52 |
| Fitness Coaches | |||
| Jon Poli | Fitness Coach First Team | Canada | 40 |
| Chairpeople | |||
| Axel Schuster | Chairperson | Germany | 52 |
| Analysts | |||
| Luke Summers | Recruitment Analyst | England | 34 |
| Andrew Foster | Head Performance Analyst | Canada | 32 |
| Sports Scientists | |||
| Dr. Ben Sporer | Head of Sports Science | Canada | 57 |
| Dr. Johann Windt | Sports Scientist First Team | Canada | 33 |
| Technical Directors | |||
| Quinn Thompson | Technical Director | Canada | 29 |
Club
- Full name
- Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- Short name
- Vancouver
- Nickname
- The Caps
- Second nickname
- —
- Six-letter name
- VAN
- Three-letter name
- VAN
- Alternative abbreviation
- WFC
- Stadium
- BC Place 54,320
- Training ground
- National Soccer Development Centre
- World reputation
- 1,263
- Potential reputation
- 7,600
- Reputation scope (calc)
- National
- Hashtag
- —
Squad and expectations
- Players (calc)
- 29
- Foreign players (calc)
- 20
- Homegrown in nation (calc)
- 8
- Loaned in (calc)
- 1
- Loaned out (calc)
- 3
- Ranking score (calc)
- 6,559
- Predicted position (calc)
- 7
- Stored media expectation
- Mid-table or Competitive
- Stored predicted finish
- 20
Trial policy
- Period
- Any time
- Target squad
- First team
- Tendency
- Average
- Maximum length (weeks)
- 3
A stored one-week maximum can represent 0–6 days or an unspecified length.
MLS international roster slots
| Buying club | Selling club | Returns |
|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Colorado Rapids | 31 Dec 2031 |
Finances
- Financial state
- —
- Rich benefactor
- None
- Benefactor changes starting finances
- No
- Balance
- £18,877,358
- Transfer budget
- £2,220,865
- Transfer budget before the window
- £2,220,865
- Wage budget (weekly)
- £25,910
- Highest weekly wage
- £22,208
- Loan debt
- £0
- Previous turnover
- £29,611,542
- Previous profit
- -£7,402,885
- Average ticket price
- £25.91
- Season ticket price
- £429.37
- Stadium rent (yearly)
- £592,230
- Rents stadium
- Yes
- Rent share of gate receipts
- 0%
- Transfer embargo
- —
Fans and facilities
- Average attendance
- 26,791
- Minimum attendance
- 13,000
- Maximum attendance
- 35,000
- Season ticket holders
- 9,000
- Club members
- —
- Supporter loyalty
- 11
- Supporter passion
- 10
- Supporter patience
- 13
- Supporter affluence
- 10
- Supporter temperament
- 10
- Supporter expectations
- 10
- Morale
- 13
- Training facilities
- 16
- Corporate facilities
- 9
- Youth facilities
- 16
- Youth coaching
- 11
- Youth recruitment
- 14
- Youth importance
- 18
Kits
- Home Background #FFFFFF, foreground #001841
- Away Background #001841, foreground #DECD41
Stored shirt colours. Swatches do not reproduce the kit design.
Every kit part (19)
| Home | Text | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Icon | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Home (GK) | Shirt | Shirt: Side StripesBack: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Home (GK) | Text | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Home (GK) | Icon | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Shirt | Shirt: Hoop (Boca)Back: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Home (GK) | Socks | Socks: Three Top Hoops Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Socks | Socks: Hoop (Top) Alternative 0 | ||
| Home | Shorts | Shorts: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Home (GK) | Shorts | Shorts: Side Stripe Alternative 0 | ||
| Away (GK) | Socks | Socks: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Socks | Socks: Three Top Hoops Alternative 1 | ||
| Away (GK) | Shorts | Shorts: Plain Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Shorts | Shorts: Three Side Stripes Alternative 1 | ||
| Away (GK) | Icon | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Away (GK) | Shirt | Shirt: Large Horizontal Stripe (Top)Back: Same as front Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Icon | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Text | — Alternative 0 | ||
| Away | Shirt | Shirt: Large Horizontal Stripe (Top)Back: Same as front Alternative 0 |
Teams
| Team | Type | Captain | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | First Team | Ryan Gauld | 6,250 |
Affiliated clubs
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy0% wages paid · 50% friendly chance | Normal Affiliated ClubPlayers move freely · Players go on loan · First option to buy · Play friendlies · Junior players train together · Permanent deal · Same board · Staff attached to main club · Financial help · Help with facilities · Marketing relationship · Knowledge flows both ways · Cannot play in same division · Uses all facilities · Loans players from sub-team · Uses same kit · Training camps and trials · Uses own club staff · Uses own and parent club staff · Uses main affiliate training sessions | |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC 20% wages paid · 100% friendly chance | B clubPlayers move freely · Players go on loan · Play friendlies · Junior players train together · Permanent deal · Same board · Staff attached to main club · Financial help · Help with facilities · Knowledge flows both ways · Cannot play in same division · Uses all facilities · Loans players from sub-team · Youth players gain experience · Training camps and trials · Uses own and parent club staff | |
| Whitecaps FC Academy | Women's club | |
| Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Women's club |
Board
- Chairman title
- President
- Director of football
- Axel Schuster
Income deals
| Type | Total | Per year (calc) | Dates | Renews | Fixed value | Promotion / relegation change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kit Manufacturer | £17,766,926 | £2,961,154 | 1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2030 | Yes | No | 0% |
| Shirt Sleeve Sponsor | £22,208,656 | £2,220,865 | 1 Jan 2023 – 31 Dec 2032 | Yes | No | 0% |
| Main Kit Sponsor | £9,253,607 | £1,850,721 | 1 Jan 2023 – 31 Dec 2027 | Yes | No | 0% |
| Kit Manufacturer | £3,701,442 | £1,850,721 | 1 Jan 2023 – 31 Dec 2024 | No | No | 0% |
| General Sponsor | £17,766,926 | £1,480,577 | 1 Jan 2016 – 31 Dec 2027 | Yes | Yes | 0% |
| Shirt Sleeve Sponsor | £740,288 | £740,288 | 1 Jan 2020 – 31 Dec 2020 | Yes | No | 0% |
| Training Kit Sponsor | £3,701,442 | £740,288 | 1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2029 | Yes | No | 0% |
League position by season
Honours (calc)
| Competition | Won | Runner-up | Last won |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cascadia Cup | 6 | 6 | 2016 |
| Canadian Championship | 5 | 7 | 2025 |
| United Soccer League First Division (1989-2010) | 2 | 1 | 2008 |
| Major League Soccer Western Conference | 1 | — | 2025 |
| North American Soccer League (1968-1984) | 1 | — | 1979 |
| Major League Soccer Cup | — | 1 | — |
| CONCACAF Champions Cup | — | 1 | — |
League history
30Club records
| Most league appearances | Bob Lenarduzzi | 312 games | |
| Most league goals | Jason Jordan | 78 goals | |
| Most overall appearances | Carl Valentine | 409 games | |
| Most overall goals | Domenic Mobilo | 170 goals | |
| Highest average attendance | 29,164 attendance | 1983 | |
| Record win | v Philadelphia Union 7–0 | 2025 | |
| Record defeat | v Sporting Kansas City 0–6 | 2018 | |
| Highest scoring league match | v San Diego Football Club 3–5 | 2026 | |
| Most league goals in a season | Camilo Sanvezzo | 22 goals | 2013 |
| Longest losing run | 5 games | 2012 | |
| Longest run without a win | 14 games | 2011 | |
| Longest winning run | 4 games | 2015 | |
| Longest unbeaten run | 13 games | 2025 | |
| Youngest player | Alphonso Davies v Vancouver Whitecaps FC | 5,735 days (about 15 years) | 2016 |
| Oldest player | Joe Cannon v LA Galaxy | 14,010 days (about 38 years) | 2013 |
| Oldest goalscorer | Damir Kreilach v Seattle Sounders FC | 13,222 days (about 36 years) | 2025 |
| Most league goals in a match | Brian White v Austin FC | 4 goals | 2025 |
| Most goals in a match | Brian White v Austin FC | 4 goals | 2025 |
| Most overall goals in a season | Camilo Sanvezzo | 25 goals | 2013 |
| Most games without scoring | 4 games | 2014 | |
| Highest scoring match | v San Diego Football Club 3–5 | 2026 | |
| Lowest attendance | v Club de Foot Montréal | 4,325 attendance | 2010 |
| Youngest goalscorer | Alphonso Davies v Sporting Kansas City | 5,795 days (about 15 years) | 2016 |
| Fastest goal | Pedro Vite v Philadelphia Union | 15 seconds | 2023 |
| Highest attendance | v Seattle Sounders (NASL) | 60,342 attendance | 1983 |
| Most games without conceding | 2 games | ||
| Most clean sheets in a season | 14 games | 2010 | |
| Highest fee spent | Lucas Cavallini v Club Puebla | £3,886,515 | 2019 |
| Highest fee received | Alphonso Davies v FC Bayern München | £16,286,348 | 2019 |
Staff posts
| Scout | Want to Recruit | 2 |
Transfers in
Transfers out
Transfer add-ons and payments
| Player | Term | Payer | Recipient | Financial terms | Until |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheikh Sabaly | Six-monthly instalments (6 months left) | Vancouver Whitecaps FC | FC Metz | £36,008 | — |
Across versions
| Version | Division | Reputation | Players | Balance | Transfer budget |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM27 27.0.0 | Major League Soccer | 6,250 | 33 | £18,922,262 | £2,226,148 |
| FM26 26.2.0 | Major League Soccer | 6,250 | 31 | £18,877,358 | £2,220,865 |
| FM26 26.0.0 | Major League Soccer | 6,250 | 30 | £18,877,358 | £740,288 |
| FM24 24.3.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,950 | 26 | £20,410,906 | £800,427 |
| FM23 23.4.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,950 | 28 | £10,865,732 | £3,042,405 |
| FM23 23.3.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,950 | 28 | £10,865,732 | £3,042,405 |
| FM23 23.0.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,950 | 33 | £10,865,732 | £3,042,405 |
| FM22 22.4.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,750 | 36 | £8,992,538 | £2,517,910 |
| FM22 22.3.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,750 | 36 | £8,992,538 | £2,517,910 |
| FM22 22.1.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,750 | 35 | £8,992,538 | £2,517,910 |
| FM22 22.0.1 | Major League Soccer | 5,750 | 35 | £8,992,538 | £2,517,910 |
| FM22 22.0.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 35 | £8,992,538 | £2,517,910 |
| FM21 21.4.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 28 | £9,704,743 | £2,717,328 |
| FM21 21.3.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 28 | £9,704,743 | £2,717,328 |
| FM21 21.1.1 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 28 | £9,704,743 | £2,717,328 |
| FM21 21.0.1 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 28 | £9,704,743 | £2,717,328 |
| FM21 21.0.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 28 | £9,704,743 | £2,717,328 |
| FM20 20.4.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 25 | £6,605,225 | £7,770,853 |
| FM20 20.3.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 24 | £6,605,225 | £7,770,853 |
| FM20 20.1.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 25 | £6,605,225 | £7,770,853 |
| FM20 20.0.1 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 25 | £6,530,073 | £7,682,439 |
| FM20 20.0.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 25 | £6,530,073 | £7,682,439 |
| FM19 19.3.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 26 | £6,530,073 | £7,682,439 |
| FM19 19.1.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 31 | £6,530,073 | £768,243 |
| FM19 19.0.1 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 31 | £6,530,073 | £768,243 |
| FM19 19.0.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,700 | 31 | £6,530,073 | £576,182 |
| FM18 18.3.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,650 | 29 | £6,468,108 | £570,715 |
| FM18 18.1.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,650 | 33 | £6,468,108 | £570,715 |
| FM18 18.0.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,650 | 33 | £6,468,108 | £570,715 |
| FM17 17.3.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,650 | 33 | £5,763,246 | £576,324 |
| FM17 17.0.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,650 | 29 | £5,763,246 | £576,324 |
| FM16 16.3.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,650 | 37 | £5,000,000 | £266,666 |
| FM16 16.0.1 | Major League Soccer | 5,650 | 28 | £5,000,000 | £266,666 |
| FM16 16.0.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,650 | 32 | £5,000,000 | £266,666 |
| FM15 15.3.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,500 | 43 | £4,545,454 | £242,424 |
| FM15 15.0.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,500 | 35 | £4,545,454 | £242,424 |
| FM14 14.3.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,400 | 47 | £4,838,710 | £258,064 |
| FM14 14.0.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,400 | 43 | £4,838,710 | £48,387 |
| FM13 13.3.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,150 | 66 | £4,687,500 | £46,875 |
| FM13 13.0.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,150 | 58 | £4,687,500 | £46,875 |
| FM12 12.2.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,150 | 67 | £2,777,777 | £222,222 |
| FM12 12.0.0 | Major League Soccer | 5,150 | 64 | £2,777,777 | £222,222 |
| FM11 11.0.0 | — | — | 51 | £138,888 | — |
| FM10 10.0.0 | American Second Division | 3,400 | 55 | £41,666 | £6,944 |