In the 2016 season the Vancouver Whitecaps had their playoff hopes dashed in large part because of their weakness at right back. Fraser Aird showed a lot of talent going forward and certainly tried hard but never looked completely comfortable on the defensive side of the ball. Jordan Smith was the worst player i’ve ever seen play for the Whitecaps since I became a season ticket holder in 2007. So it’s a welcome change of pace to be arguing about which right back should start between two options who are actually good.
Sheanon Williams came in from the struggling Houston Dynamo and brought stability to the ‘Caps backline that was missed greatly after the departure of Steven Beitashour.