Coming in to this season there were a lot of question marks around the Vancouver Whitecaps right back position with the departure of Steven Beitashour and the lack of confidence in Jordan Smith and Fraser Aird. While getting off to a shaky start, Fraser Aird has proven himself a capable replacement for Steven Beitashour.
After the 2013 season, international legend YP Lee retired, after patrolling the Vancouver Whitecaps right back position for a couple of seasons. There were subsequent concerns about who could take over that position as there were no obvious replacements. Much to everyone’s surprise, the Whitecaps orchestrated a deal with the San Jose Earthquakes to acquire all-star and Iranian international Steven Beitashour.