Vancouver Whitecaps FC

Ignacio Piatti Even without its star Ivorian striker, Montreal offered a glimpse of its effectiveness in claiming a season-opening victory at Vancouver.

Steven Gerrard Vancouver will be without striker Masato Kudo for Saturday’s match versus an understrength LA Galaxy side.

Coming off his most productive season in MLS, the speedy youngster plans to be one of Vancouver’s top scoring threats in a potent-looking attack.

After a disappointing end to a season of progress in 2015, a solid core and some key attacking additions make Vancouver a club to watch out for this season.

Robert Earnshaw The strikers has retired after an illustrious 18-year playing career and accepted a new coaching role with the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Gershon Koffie Vancouver receives general and targeted allocation money for the Ghanaian midfielder, and frees up cap space for the impending signing of Blas Perez.

Carl Robinson Head coach Carl Robinson is hoping to bolster right side of Vancouver’s back line and confirmed the team has interest in Costa Rican international Christian Bolanos.

Cristian Techera Cribelli Vancouver uses Targeted Allocation Money to bring the diminutive Uruguayan back to Canada’s west coast following a successful loan spell.

Paolo Tornaghi The Italian shot stopper, who returns to Vancouver after an unsuccessful preseason trial with D.C. United, will again provide cover for David Ousted.

Young-Pyo Lee Vancouver set to embark on the most anticipated of seasons in their young history as a Major League Soccer club.