Vanni Sartini, the head coach of Vancouver Whitecaps FC, has just signed a two-year contract extension with the team, securing his position until
2025 ¹. This news comes after a remarkable season, where Sartini led the team to back-to-back Canadian Championship wins and qualified for the 2021 and 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs
Under Sartini’s leadership, the Whitecaps have achieved impressive results, including a record 75 goals scored across all competitions in 2023 The
team has also shown significant improvement in their home record, with 28 wins, 9 losses, and 12 draws under Sartini’s tenure
*Key Achievements:*
– _Two-time Canadian Championship winner_ in 2022 and 2023 ¹
– _MLS Cup Playoffs qualification_ in 2021 and 2023 ¹
– _Concacaf Champions League qualification_ in 2023 and 2024 ¹
– _Cascadia Cup winner_ in 2023
Sartini’s coaching philosophy and enthusiastic personality have been instrumental in the team’s success, and the extension is a testament to his hard work and dedication ¹. The Whitecaps FC sporting
director, Axel Schuster, praised Sartini’s ability to implement a strong philosophy and style of play, energize the club, and build strong relationships with supporters and staff
In other news, Gordon Forrest has been appointed as the U-18 Residency head coach and manager of coaching development, bringing his expertise in player and coaching development to the team and promise to give is best to team
