Official : Vancouver Whitecaps Retain Sam Adekugbe

MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps have retained the services of Canada international Sam Adekugbe ahead of next season.

The London - born defender joined Vancouver Whitecaps as a homegrown player in August 2013 and has featured 14 times in the American top flight since he debuted against Colorado Rapids.

In a related development, Sporting Kansas City have declined to offer American - Nigerian defender Jalil Anibaba a new contract , meaning he will be eligible for MLS Re-Entry Draft.

The California native has made 128 appearances in the MLS, with 96 of the games in the colours of Chicago Fire.

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