VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Wednesday that the club has signed midfielder Cristiano Bruletti to a Whitecaps FC 2 (WFC2) contract in MLS NEXT Pro through 2026.
Whitecaps FC 2 midfielder Cristiano Bruletti
- 58 starts in 66 NCAA appearances from 2022 to 2025
- 14 starts in 17 appearances, with two assists, during 2025 season
- Product of Atlanta United FC Academy, and Vardar SC
Bruletti, 21, played four seasons of collegiate soccer in the NCAA, most recently with the University of Indiana. During the 2025 season, Bruletti started 14 of his 17 appearances, recording two assists.
Prior to joining the Hoosiers, the midfielder combined to make 44 starts in 49 appearances at Michigan State and South Carolina from 2022 to 2024, scoring three goals and adding three assists, earning a spot on the 2024 Big Ten All-Tournament Team while playing with the Spartans.
In-between collegiate seasons, Bruletti played two seasons with Salem City FC in USL League Two.
The native of Commerce Township, Michigan is a product of Vardar SC. Bruletti also spent time with the Atlanta United FC Academy, making one appearance with Atlanta United 2 in the USL Championship in 2022.
For more information on WFC2, stay tuned to whitecapsfc.com.
Cristiano Bruletti
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-11
Weight: 160 pounds
Date of Birth: August 2, 2004 in Commerce Township, Michigan
Hometown: Commerce Township, Michigan
Citizenship: United States, Italy
Status: Domestic
University: University of Indiana (2025), Michigan State University (2023-24), University of South Carolina (2022)
Youth Clubs: Atlanta United FC Academy, Vardar SC