The Whitecaps' acquisition of Fabian Espindola for GAM from DC United last week made a lot of sense following DP striker Octavio Rivero's move to Chile. However, Espindola is refusing to report to Vancouver due to concerns over moving his family to another country and the likely short amount of time he would actually stay a Whitecap.
Timbers defender Nat Borchers revealed the news of his injury suffered last weekend against LA: the 12-year MLS veteran's season is over and will undergo surgery to repair his ruptured left Achilles tendon.