Ryan Gauld’s productive three seasons with the Vancouver Whitecaps has earned him a new, long-term deal with the club.
Gauld signed a Designated Player contract extension through 2027, the Whitecaps announced. The Scottish playmaker enjoyed his best season yet in 2023, tallying 12 goals and a club-high 17 assists across 42 appearances in all competitions.
“Since joining the club in the summer of 2021, Ryan has been the creative force behind our attack and one of the league’s best players,” said Whitecaps FC sporting director Axel Schuster. “He has helped us push forward as a club by making the MLS Cup Playoffs twice and winning two Canadian Championships, all while bringing a top level of professionalism to the locker room every day. Ryan and his fiancée Kat have embraced the city as a second home and have supported local organizations in our community. We are pleased to confirm Ryan will be with us in the long term as he helps us achieve our goals in the years to come.”
Since joining the Whitecaps in July 2021 from Portuguese side SC Farense, Gauld has contributed 26 goals and 34 assists in 94 appearances. His 60 goal contributions are the most in the club’s MLS era.
The Whitecaps reached the MLS Cup Playoffs in 2023 and also lifted the Canadian Championship under Vanni Sartini.
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Moses Nyeman joins Minnesota United
Minnesota United will be the newest stop in Moses Nyeman’s career.
Nyeman signed a one-year contract with the Loons on Thursday, which includes two option years through 2026. The 20-year-old most recently played with Real Salt Lake in 2023 and also featured in MLS NEXT Pro with Real Monarchs.
A former DC United homegrown, Nyeman has totaled three assists in 34 league appearances to date. In addition to his stops in DC United and Salt Lake, Nyeman also played for Belgian second-tier side SK Beveren.
The Loons open their 2024 schedule against Austin FC on February 24.
LAFC loans Stipe Biuk to Spanish side Real Valladolid
Stipe Biuk is headed back to Europe for the first half of the 2024 year.
LAFC has loaned the 21-year-old to Spanish second-tier side Real Valladolid through 2024, the club announced. The loan also includes a purchase option, should Valladolid decide to exercise it.
Biuk joined LAFC last season on a U22 deal from Croatian side Hajduk Split. He produced three goals and one assist in 43 matches across all competitions as LAFC returned to MLS Cup.
LAFC opens its league schedule on February 24 against the Seattle Sounders.
FC Dallas signs Patrickson Delgado on loan
FC Dallas bolstered its midfield options in the form of Patrickson Delgado.
Delgado, 20, joined the Western Conference side on loan from Ecuadorian club Independiente del Valle, the club announced Thursday. His contract will run through the 2024 MLS season and includes a purchase option at the conclusion of his loan.
Delgado has made six senior appearances to date for Independiente del Valle, scoring one goal and adding one assist. He has mainly featured for the reserve team, Independiente Juniors.
Delgado has also spent time in the Netherlands with Jong Ajax, totaling 24 appearances in the Dutch second division.
Minnesota United adds defender Victor Eriksson
Defensive help is also coming to Minnesota United.
Victor Eriksson has joined the Western Conference club from Swedish side IFK Varnamo. He signed a three-year deal with the Loons, which includes a club option for 2027.
The 23-year-old scored three goals in 115 matches for Varmamo. He has also earned one senior cap for his native Sweden.
Eriksson joins Michael Boxall, Micky Tapias, and Mikael Marques in the Loons’ centerback corps.
Quick Kicks:
- San Diego FC has loaned goalkeeper Duran Ferree to USL side Orange County SC for the 2024 season. Ferree, 17, was San Diego’s first player signing ahead of its debut MLS campaign in 2025.
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