VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Friday that head coach Jesper Sørensen has agreed to a contract extension through the 2027-28 season. In his first season at the helm, the Danish tactician guided the club to unprecedented heights, reaching the finals of the Concacaf Champions Cup and MLS Cup while capturing the TELUS Canadian Championship.
“Jesper has done an outstanding job developing our team and establishing a clear, modern playing identity,” said Axel Schuster, Whitecaps FC sporting director. “His work with our players, both individually and collectively, has been instrumental in our progress. Continuity and alignment are essential to sustained success in MLS, and Jesper embodies both. He is the right person to lead this group forward and continue building a competitive, resilient team that reflects who we are as a club.”
Vancouver Whitecaps FC head coach Jesper Sørensen
- First Whitecaps FC head coach named a finalist for MLS Coach of the Year Reached the final of the Concacaf Champions Cup, MLS Cup, and won the TELUS Canadian Championship
- The 'Caps historic MLS regular season saw them finish second in the Western Conference and fifth in the Supporters' Shield standings with a 18W-7L-9D record, attaining a club-best MLS regular season total of 63 points
- Across all competitions last year, the ‘Caps scored a club-record 104 goals, beating the previous record of 91 from 1988, with 24 different goal scorers
- Including Wednesday’s Concacaf Champions Cup away draw, Sørensen's overall record across all competitions sits at 26W-10L-18D
"I am incredibly grateful for the support of our players, technical and support staff, front office, and of course our fans over the course of my first season at the club," said Sørensen. "Last year, we shared many historic firsts and established a new level of expectation and belief. We will continue building, and I am committed to bringing more success to Vancouver and our passionate supporters. I look forward to seeing everyone at BC Place starting this Saturday."
As part of the on-field success, Sørensen has also demonstrated a commitment to player development, awarding nine MLS debuts to players age 22 or younger, including seven from Whitecaps FC 2, while fielding the third-youngest roster by average minutes in MLS. In addition, five players earned their national team debuts under his guidance.
Whitecaps FC kick off the MLS regular season versus Real Salt Lake this Saturday, February 21 at 4:30 p.m. PT at BC Place. The 'Caps will then have a quick turnaround, hosting the second leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup Round One series against C.S. Cartaginés next Wednesday, February 25 at 6:30 p.m. PT at BC Place