Vancouver Whitecaps ownership group announces intent to sell club

The future of the Vancouver Whitecaps is officially up in the air, as the club's current ownership group has announced their intent to sell.

The current ownership formed in 2008 and helped bring MLS to the city of Vancouver, as the club played their first match in the league March 2011.

“Our group have been committed to transforming our local soccer club into a significant contributor to our community," Greg Kerfoot said in a statement on behalf of the owners.

"It is gratifying to see how meaningful the Whitecaps have become to so many, and to have been able to contribute to the growth of a vibrant and thriving soccer community in Vancouver, the Lower Mainland, British Columbia, and beyond.

"The passionate MLS supporters, Academy development teams and players, the thousands of kids who attend camps, and the groups we support in nurturing the game in so many places have all proven out our belief in Vancouver as a first-class soccer market. The future of the Vancouver Whitecaps is bright.”

The club have also announced that they have retained Goldman Sachs to 'advise on sale and transition options'.

Notably, Vancouver is a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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