The Vancouver Whitecaps announced the anticipated loan of striker Anthony Blondell to Huachipato FC in the Chilean Primera Division. This loan probably signals the end of Blondell’s short time with the Whitecaps. Brought to Vancouver in November 2017, Blondell was expected to lead the line for the Whitecaps in 2018. However, shortly after his transfer, Carl Robinson acquired long-desired striker Kei Kamara. As a result, Blondell’s role in Vancouver disappeared before it even began.
Despite appearing to have excellent chemistry with Yordy Reyna in the preseason, Blondell was used sparingly, recording only one goal and one assist in nine starts.