By Canadian Press

Defender/midfielder Andy Rose re-signs with Vancouver Whitecaps

Jan 27, 2021 | 1:02 PM

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed defender/midfielder Andy Rose to a one-year extension.

Rose returns for his third season with the Whitecaps and seventh in MLS. 

The 30-year-old product of Bristol, England has made 39 appearances across all competitions with the Whitecaps, including 32 starts.

Rose started his MLS career with a four-year run with Seattle in 2012. 

The UCLA graduate then played with Coventry City in England and Motherwell FC of Scotland before joining the Whitecaps.

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Rose, who has also earned his UEFA A Licence and UEFA A Elite Youth Licence, will also work with Nick Dasovic as the new Whitecaps FC MLS Academy U-19 boys team assistant coach, subject to the extension of his work permit.

“I couldn’t be more excited to continue my career here in Vancouver,” Rose said in a statement. “I’m really enthusiastic about the path we’re on as a team and am motivated to give our fans a season they can get behind.”

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 27, 2021.

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