LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Fredy Montero's second spell as a member of Vancouver Whitecaps FC got underway on Saturday night, as the Colombian striker played the first half of the 'Caps final preseason match, a 1-0 loss to LAFC, after finally joining the team on Thursday.
Montero headed back to Vancouver after spending just over a year with Portuguese side Sporting CP. With six months and two option years left on his Sporting contract, leaving hadn't been on his mind, but the Lisbon club hadn't begun discussions about a new deal until Vancouver's interest came through.