David Ousted did not arrive in Vancouver to much fanfare. Quite the opposite, if anything. Incumbent starter Brad Knighton was riding high, having finally claimed the gloves from veteran Joe Cannon. The conversation surrounding Ousted’s arrival was only enhanced in the coming weeks as Knighton continued his fine form, including a multi-save performance in a Vancouver victory against the rival Sounders at BC Place.
Less then a month after Knighton’s shining performance, Ousted got his chance in Portland against the Timbers. A nondescript performance in his Whitecaps debut, a 1-1 draw in the Cascadia clash, set the table for the rest of Ousted’s debut year.