VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today that the club has acquired general allocation money and targeted allocation money from New England Revolution in exchange for midfielder Gershon Koffie. As part of the trade, Whitecaps FC will receive a percentage of any future transfer fees obtained by New England.
"It's never easy parting ways with a player like Gersh, someone I admire greatly," said Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson. "From the first day I met Gersh in 2011 until today we have had a fantastic relationship, and that will continue as he continues his football development.