VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Monday that John Furlong has decided to retire from the club effective December 31, 2019. As executive chair Furlong served as a key advisor to the club’s ownership and senior staff.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Whitecaps FC and look forward to supporting the club as it builds on its formidable base of support in the community and across the province,” said Furlong.
Whitecaps FC co-owner and director since 2009 Jeff Mallett will assume the executive chair position, formalizing his role as the public representative of the ownership group also consisting of Greg Kerfoot, Steve Luczo, and Steve Nash.