VANCOUVER, BC - Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Friday that the club has acquired midfielder Felipe Martins, $225,000 of 2018 Targeted Allocation Money (TAM), $275,000 of 2019 TAM, and a 2018 international roster spot from New York Red Bulls in exchange for centre back Tim Parker. As part of the deal, Whitecaps FC will retain a percentage of any future transfer fee if Parker is transferred outside of Major League Soccer.
Felipe will be added to Vancouver's MLS roster pending receipt of his international transfer certificate and Canadian work permit. The 27-year-old midfielder is Vancouver's 11th addition of the offseason as the 'Caps continue preparations for Sunday's season opener against Montreal Impact at BC Place.