VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today the addition of defenders Elliot Green and Sem de Wi t to the club’s Whitecaps FC 2 roster for the 2016 United Soccer League season - pending receipt of their international transfer certificates. Per club policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

“For young players, Elliot and Sem each already have more than 50 professional matches under their belt. That experience sets them up to be successful coming into our group," said WFC2 head coach Alan Koch. “Elliot is skilled on the ball and has a good physical presence about him. Sem is a character guy who's very mobile and excellent in possession. We're excited to bring them into our team."

WFC2 defender Elliot Green

Centre back Elliot Green highlight tape.

Most recently played in Swedish football Division 2 Norrland with Sollefteå GIF FF, Gällivare Malmbergets FF, and Ånge IF

Began career with English club Lincoln City F.C. in 2012

Also spent time with English clubs Grantham Town F.C., Sheffield F.C., and Eastwood Town F.C. Green, 22, comes to Vancouver after most recently playing with three clubs in the Swedish football Division 2 Norrland. In 2015, the centre back made five starts with Gällivare Malmbergets FF before moving to Sollefteå GIF FF and making eight starts. In his first season in Sweden in 2014, Green started all 10 of his appearances with Ånge IF. The 6-foot-3 centre back made his professional debut for English club Lincoln City F.C. in 2012. The left-footed native of Lincoln, England has also spent time playing with Grantham Town F.C., Sheffield F.C., and Eastwood Town F.C. in his native country. In his youth, he played in the Lincoln City F.C. Academy, and also spent time in the Stoke City F.C. Academy.

WFC2 defender Sem de Wit

Centre back Sem de Wit highlight tape.

Acquired from Dutch club ADO Den Haag of the Eredivisie

Started all 14 appearances in 2015 with Fortuna Sittard of the Eerste Divisie, the second-highest tier of football in the Netherlands

Made his professional debut with Almere City FC in 2012

The 20-year-old de Wit joins Whitecaps FC 2 from Dutch club ADO Den Haag of the Eredivisie. The native of Harderwijk, Netherlands, spent 2015 on loan with Fortuna Sittard of the Eerste Divisie, the second-highest tier of football in his country, starting in all 14 of his appearances. In 2014, de Wit was a member of Eerste Divisie runner-up FC Dordrecht, but did not feature for the western Netherlands side.

The 6-foot-1 defender, who can also play in midfield, made his professional debut with Almere City FC in 2012, starting 16 of his 24 appearances in his first season in Eerste Divisie and playing the full 90 minutes in his side's lone Dutch Cup tournament match.

On the international level, de Wit played one match for the Netherlands U-18 national team, featuring in a friendly against Austria U-18 in October 2012.

Whitecaps FC 2 open their season on March 26 when they visit Orange County Blues FC at Anteater Stadium. WFC2 host Sacramento Republic FC at Thunderbird Stadium on April 10 for their home opener.

Elliot Green

Position: Centre back

Height: 6-03

Weight: 183

Date of Birth: October 5, 1993

Place of Birth: Lincoln, England

Citizenship: England

Status: International

Last Club: Sollefteå GIF FF

Youth Club: Lincoln City F.C.

Sem de Wit

Position: Centre back

Height: 6-01

Weight: 181

Date of Birth: March 30, 1995

Place of Birth: Harderwijk, Netherlands

Citizenship: The Netherlands

Status: International

Last Club: Alles Door Oefening Den Haag

Youth Club: Almere City FC

This year, every Tier 1 ‘Caps Club MLS membership includes three open tickets to WFC2 matches. More information on how to select your WFC2 matches will be sent out with your Tier 1 MLS membership packages. All ‘Caps Club Members can upgrade to the full WFC2 season for only $7 per month over 12 months, while Youth can get WFC2 season tickets for $2 per match.

Tier 2 season ticket memberships, single match tickets, and group tickets are also available. For more information, contact wfc2@whitecapsfc.com or call 604-484-7862.