Whitecaps acquire Canadian F Kwasi Poku

Field Level Media|published: Fri 31st July, 10:42 2026

May 22, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Forge FC Hamilton midfielder Kwasi Poku (20) celebrates after scoring a goal against the CF Montreal during the first half at Stade Saputo. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-Imagn Images

The Vancouver Whitecaps acquired Canadian striker Kwasi Poku from Belgium's RWDM Brussels.

Poku, 23, agreed to a contract through 2027-28 with a club option for the 2028-29 MLS campaign.

He recorded six goals in 31 appearances with the Belgian side from 2024-26.

"We are excited to welcome Kwasi to our group," Vancouver sporting director Axel Schuster said in announcing the deal on Thursday. "Kwasi is a young, talented Canadian international who brings pace, intelligent movement, and finishing ability to our attack. He has the qualities and mindset to continue his development, and we are excited to help him take the next step in his career while strengthening our team."

Poku previously played three seasons with Forge FC in the Canadian Premier League, posting 13 goals and four assists in 70 appearances (47 starts) from 2022-24.

"I'm very excited to be joining Whitecaps FC, for me, it feels like a fresh start and it's great to be back in my home country," said Poku, who is from Ontario. "I can't wait to make my debut at BC Place and meet all of you. I understand this is a winning team, and I want to continue that legacy and make even more history."

Poku earned his first senior cap for the Canadian national team on Oct. 15, 2024, coming off the bench in a 2-1 win in a friendly against Panama.

--Field Level Media

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