VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today the signing of midfielder Mehdi Ballouchy. The club acquired Ballouchy’s rights with the seventh pick in Stage 2 of the 2013 MLS Re-Entry Draft on December 18. Per MLS and club policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.



“We are excited to welcome Mehdi to Vancouver,” said Whitecaps FC head coach Carl Robinson. “Having had the opportunity to work with Mehdi in New York, I am very familiar with the type player he is on the field and professional he is off the field. Mehdi will be a great addition to our club.”



Whitecaps FC midfielder Mehdi Ballouchy

Recorded 13 goals and added 25 assists in 190 MLS appearances over eight seasons

Finalist for 2006 MLS Rookie of the Year

First-Team All-American at Santa Clara University