Whitecaps Duo Suspended One Match by USL, One Match by Club

Wesley Charles and Charles Gbeke of the Vancouver Whitecaps have both received a one match ban from the USL and an additional one match ban from the club for their unsportsmanlike behavior over the weekend against Miami FC. In addition, each player was fined an undisclosed amount by the Whitecaps.


Whitecaps president Bob Lenarduzzi:

"As a club, we do not condone any violent conduct on or off the field, the events that took place near the end of Friday’s match are inexcusable and there are consequences the players must now face for their actions. Wesley and Charles are veteran players and have both taken full responsibility for their actions, are remorseful, and accept their discipline."

Wesley Charles:

"First and foremost, I want to apologize to the club for everything that happened, as it should never have happened and was very out of character for me, I also want to apologize to the fans and all of my teammates for letting them down on Friday night."

Charles Gbeke:

"I want to apologize to my teammates and coaches, as well as the whole Whitecaps organization, I especially want to apologize to the fans because we let them down. The fans have always been gracious and supportive of us, so I'm hoping for their forgiveness and that they give me a second chance. I hope we can grow out of this situation and become closer as a team."

Whitecaps head coach Teitur Thordarson:

"We have had a chance to speak with all involved parties and we are confident we can put the incident behind us, We are moving forward as a united team."

Read the entire press release HERE.