Ryan Gauld Named Captain of Vancouver Whitecaps FC

February 23, 2024 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Vancouver Whitecaps FC News Release

VANCOUVER, BC – Leading the way.

Ryan Gauld was officially named captain of Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Friday in a presentation at the club’s 2024 Season Launch Party at the Vancouver Convention Centre. As part of the presentation, Gauld was joined on stage by former captains Sam Lenarduzzi (1974-75), John Catliff (1988-93), and Steve Macdonald (1996-98).

Gauld becomes the 25th player to be named club captain since 1974. For the complete list of both men’s and women’s club captains, as well as additional club history, visit whitecapsfc50.com.

“To wear the captain’s armband is a huge honour, especially for a club with such a great history,” said Gauld. “I’m going to continue to give everything I have for this club, and I know that everyone else will be doing the same. It’s a great group of boys on this team and we’re excited to push forward to help make everyone in the city proud.”

Since joining Vancouver mid-way through the 2021 season, Gauld has helped the ‘Caps win consecutive Canadian Championships and reach the MLS Cup Playoffs twice. The Scotsman also sits as the club’s leader in assists during the MLS era with 34, won the club’s Player of the Year award in back-to-back seasons, and was the recipient of the George Gross Memorial Trophy for being the most valuable player of the 2022 Canadian Championship.

Gauld is joined on the ‘Caps leadership group by centre back Ranko Veselinović, forward Brian White, defensive midfielder Andrés Cubas, midfielder Sebastian Berhalter and forward Damir Kreilach.

“We have a fantastic group of players on this team, and we have a group of emerging leaders who will play a big role in keeping our squad heading in the right direction,” said Vanni Sartini, Whitecaps FC head coach. “Together, we are looking forward to more big moments ahead to share with our supporters.”

Whitecaps FC MLS season opener, presented by TELUS, is just over two weeks away on Saturday, March 2 when they host Eastern Conference side Charlotte FC at BC Place. Kickoff will be at 4:30 p.m. PT, the upper bowl will be open, and more than 25,000 tickets have already been sold. For ticket information, visit whitecapsfc.com/tickets.

Fifty Together

Celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary, presented by BMO, Chevrolet, and MNP, all season long. Learn more about the club’s storied history at whitecapsfc50.com.

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All-Time Captains

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