Vancouver Whitecaps FC are mourning the loss of media member and friend of the club Mario Rodrigo Valdes, who passed away earlier this week.
A regular at 'Caps matches and events, Valdes covered the club prior to the jump to Major League Soccer, working with Spanish outlets Contactico Directico, Sin Fronteras, and Net Deportes.
Valdes was also a regular presence at the club's facility at the National Soccer Development Centre at UBC, watching training and attending media sessions, as well as participating in events such as the annual VWFC Media Cup.
“Mario covered Whitecaps FC with class and professionalism for well over a decade and will be greatly missed.