Whitecaps acquire star striker Kei Kamara in trade with Revolution
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired striker Kei Kamara on Sunday in a trade with the New England Revolution.
New England gets Vancouver’s 2019 natural first round SuperDraft pick and a conditional 2020 second round SuperDraft selection in return. Kamara, who is under contract through 2018, joins 23-year-old Venezuelan striker Anthony Blondell as new players on the Whitecaps front line.
“I’m really excited to come to Vancouver,” said Kamara. “I’ve been following the club, and I know that they have a very competitive team that suits the way I play. I want to put pressure on myself to continue to score goals. Most importantly, I want to bring success to the Southsiders, Curva Collective, Rain City Brigade, and all the supporters and fans of this club.”
A proven MLS goalscorer, Kamara will officially be added to the club’s roster pending receipt of his international transfer certificate, Canadian work permit, and visa. He will occupy a Designated Player roster slot and is a domestic player as an American citizen.