Tosaint Ricketts Announces Retirement After 14-Year Professional Career

January 31, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Vancouver Whitecaps FC News Release

VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC forward Tosaint Ricketts announced his retirement on Tuesday, concluding a 14-year professional playing career that included playing for clubs in eight different countries. Additionally, Ricketts will remain with the club as liaison of club and player engagement.

“As I look back on my soccer career, I can’t help but feel a sense of joy and fulfillment,” said Ricketts. “I want to thank everyone who has been a part of this journey – my family, friends, coaches, teammates and of course, the supporters! Your belief and dedication supporting me has been invaluable. I am honoured to have had the opportunity to represent you on the field, and will continue to do so in my retirement. I am committed to do everything in my power to push the game of soccer in this country and provide future generations with all the opportunities to achieve their dreams. Thank you for being a part of my journey!”  

Tosaint Ricketts – Career Accomplishments 

93 goals in 388 professional appearances for club & country

17 goals in 61 appearances for Canada’s men’s national team

Made two starts & three appearances at the 2007 U-20 FIFA World Cup with Canada

Three-time Canadian Championship winner with Whitecaps FC (2022) and Toronto FC (2017, 2018)

2017 MLS Cup winner & Supporters’ Shield winner with Toronto FC

2019 Lithuanian Super Cup winner with FK Sūduva Marijampole

Seven goals in 13 starts & 65 appearances across all competitions for Whitecaps FC

Named VWFC Humanitarian of the Year three consecutive seasons (2020, 2021, 2022)

22 goals, five assists across 119 appearances in MLS

“First of all, we want to congratulate Tosaint on an incredible career and thank him for all his contributions on the field for our club,” said Axel Schuster, Whitecaps FC chief executive officer and sporting director. “He has been a key presence in our locker room with his leadership qualities and showed a desire to give his all every time he put on our jersey. We are excited to continue having Tosaint as part of our club in his role of liaison of club and player engagement.” 

Ricketts, 35, ends his playing career having scored 93 goals in 388 professional appearances for club and country. At the international level, Ricketts recorded 17 goals across 42 starts and 61 appearances for Canada’s men’s national team in Concacaf Gold Cup, Concacaf World Cup Qualifying and…