Whitecaps acquire Venezuelan striker Sergio Cordova

The Vancouver Whitecaps have acquired Venezuelan striker Sergio Cordova from Bundesliga side FC Augsburg.

The deal announced Monday runs through the 2025 MLS season with a team option for 2026.

To complete the signing of Cordova, 25, to a designated player deal, the Whitecaps sent Real Salt Lake a 2024 first-round draft pick and up to $300,000 in general allocation money.

Cordova registered nine goals and two assists i