Whitecaps FC sign MLS SuperDraft first round selection David Egbo

VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Monday that the club has signed forward David Egbo, their first selection (ninth overall) of the 2021 MLS SuperDraft. The product of the University of Akron has agreed to a Major League Soccer contract with club options through 2024, and will officially join the roster pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate, medical, work permit and visa.

"David has a very good profile. We like his work rate and qualities that can complement our current group of attackers," said Marc Dos Santos, Whitecaps FC head coach. "This will be his first experience at this level and we will provide him the opportunity to grow and develop. We are…