Vancouver Whitecaps striker Brian White is enjoying a remarkable season that has fans singing his praises at BC Place. The 29-year-old forward from Flemington, New Jersey has transformed into the club's leading attacking threat, scoring an impressive 11 goals in just 16 appearances across all competitions this season.
White's impact in Major League Soccer has been particularly notable, with six goals placing him second in the league's scoring charts. Even more impressive is his performance in continental competition, where he's netted five times in the Concacaf Champions Cup - ranking him second behind only Cruz Azul's Ángel Sepúlveda.
Perhaps his most significant contribution came in the recent fixture against Inter Miami CF, where White scored a crucial equalizer that helped the Whitecaps secure a commanding 5-1 aggregate victory. After the match, White reflected on the special moment: "The fans had a tifo ahead of the first leg that read 'you allowed us to dream again' and that message really resonated with us players as well."
What makes White's goal-scoring run more remarkable is that he's maintaining this form without the support of injured playmaker Ryan Gauld, demonstrating his ability to lead the line independently.
According to analysis from Statbet, White now ranks among the most efficient American forwards in MLS this season, with his goals-per-game ratio outpacing many higher-profile attackers.
White's journey with Vancouver has been nothing short of transformative. Originally acquired from the New York Red Bulls in 2021 for $400,000 in General Allocation Money plus conditional add-ons, he was initially brought in as a backup option. Instead, he's established himself as the club's premier striker and is now making history in the process.
His recent scoring has propelled him into fourth place among all-time Whitecaps goalscorers - surpassing club legend Carl Valentine's 65 goals. "I knew I was narrowing down on Carl," White acknowledged. "It is a big honor. I came into the club and was seen as more of a backup, and have since cemented myself as the club's number one goalscorer."
Among active MLS players, White now ranks eighth overall with 66 goals and stands as the third-highest scoring American striker, trailing only Seattle's Jordan Morris and veteran Teal Bunbury.
New head coach Jesper Sørensen appears to have unlocked another level in White's game. The striker looks more agile, composed, and quicker than in previous seasons - attributes that were on full display in the recent triumphs over Inter Miami.
White credits the team's chemistry for much of his success: "I don't know if I have ever been part of such a close locker room before. Everyone who has come in over the last couple of years has said the same thing, and I think that speaks volumes."
As Vancouver continues their impressive continental run, White's form suggests exciting possibilities ahead. When asked about the team's ceiling this season and whether they could become the first Canadian club to win a continental trophy, White's response was simple but telling: "The sky is the limit."
