VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Tuesday that the club has acquired fullback Bruno Gaspar (gash-parr) on loan from Portuguese Primeira Liga club Sporting CP. Gaspar, who will occupy an international roster spot and officially join the club's roster pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC), medical, work permit, and visa, will be on loan through the end of 2021, with a club option to purchase.
“Bruno brings a wealth of experience from a number of very good leagues in Europe,” said Marc Dos Santos, Whitecaps FC head coach. “As we continue to improve our roster piece by piece, Bruno is one part of additional moves we are looking to make.