VANCOUVER, BC - Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Friday that the club has acquired goalkeeper Brian Rowe from LA Galaxy in exchange for Vancouver's natural second round pick in the 2018 MLS SuperDraft.



Whitecaps FC have exercised Rowe's 2018 contract option and he will officially be added to the club's roster pending receipt of his international transfer certificate, Canadian work permit, and visa.



"Brian is an experienced keeper who has played in some very big games with the Galaxy," said Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson. "Brian has the right temperament, he's consistent, and he'll make the big saves. Our goalkeeper coach Stewart Kerr has experience working with Brian and cannot say enough about his fantastic locker room presence. He's a great teammate and will provide healthy competition for Stefan Marinovic."



Whitecaps FC goalkeeper Brian Rowe

Six seasons with LA Galaxy, compiling a 23W-17L-21D record with a 1.21 GAA, a 0.722 save percentage, and 17 clean sheets in MLS competition, including playoffs

Enjoyed breakout year in 2016 with a 14W-6L-14D record, a 1.07 GAA, 0.774 save percentage, and 10 shutouts, including starts in each of LA's three MLS Cup Playoffs matches

75 first-team appearances with LA Galaxy, including playoffs and cup competition

Earned his first call-up to the United States men's national team last January