Player Details

Name

Mauro Rosales

Height

5' 8"

Weight

165 lbs

Date of Birth

2.24.1981 (43)

Birthplace

Villa Maria, Argentina

Position

Midfielder
Career Summary

Option declined following 2017 season.

A savvy winger known for sterling service delivered with a cultured right foot, Rosales is a veteran of 165 MLS matches with 15 goals and 51 assists with Seattle Sounders FC (2011-13), Chivas USA (2014), Vancouver (2014-15) and Dallas (2016). His veteran presence should help the Whitecaps' younger attacking players develop while also providing a spark off the bench.

OUTSIDE MLS: Played four seasons for powerhouse Club Atletico River Plate. Began his professional career with top Argentine club Newell’s Old Boys. Spent three seasons with prestigious Dutch club AFC Ajax (2004-07).

NOTES: Two-time US Open Cup winner (2011, 2016)...Canadian Championship winner (2015)...Supporters' Shield winner (2016)...2011 Newcomer of the Year