VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC confirmed today that centre back Kendall Waston and midfielder Christian Bolaños have been called up to the Costa Rican national team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers versus the United States and Mexico.
Waston and Bolaños will not be missing any Whitecaps FC matches while away on international duty. The pair departs after Saturday's match at Orlando City SC, and returns prior to their next fixture against Real Salt Lake on September 9.
Costa Rica currently sit at second place in the fifth and final round of World Cup qualifying with a 3W-1L-2D record.