The numbers say that the Vancouver Whitecaps are a far better team with Nicolas Mezquida on the field, playing in the #10 role. Despite those numbers, Mezquida has not been a regular starter. This begs the question: Why is Nico not starting more?
The Curious Case of Nico Mezquida
Nicolas Mezquida joined the Vancouver Whitecaps on February 5th, 2014. While many thought that Mezquida was on loan from second division Uruguayan club Boston River, like his country mate Sebastian Fernandez, Mezquida was actually a transfer. Having just turned 22, Nicolas Mezquida was played sparingly in the 2014 season, registering only 418 minutes over 14 appearances (4 starts).