The Vancouver star becomes the first American player to earn the award since Paul Arriola in May 2022
White recorded five goals in four gamesAmerican forward continues efficiency with 11 goals in 15 gamesHe becomes only the fourth Whitecaps star to earn awardWHAT HAPPENED
Brian White delivered a standout April for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, highlighted by his historic four-goal performance in a commanding 5-1 victory over Austin FC on April 12 at BC Place.
The 29-year-old forward maintained his impressive form throughout the month, scoring five goals in four MLS matches (seven across all competitions) while helping Vancouver climb the Western Conference standings.
Following this remarkable stretch, White was selected through voting from MLS club technical staff, media, and fans as the Player of the Month.
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White becomes just the fourth Whitecaps player to receive the monthly honor since the club joined MLS in 2011, joining Octavio Rivero (March 2015), David Ousted (June 2015), and Camilo Sanvezzo (July and October 2013). He is the first American player to earn the award since Paul Arriola in May 2022.
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White and the Whitecaps will look to build on their strong April as they enter a challenging May schedule but prior to that they face Inter Miami on Wednesday night in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal.
The Whitecaps have a 2-0 aggregate lead going into the clash against Javier Mascherano’s side.