TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade
FC Cincinnati have acquired centerback Kendall Waston from the Vancouver Whitecaps for $450,000 of General Allocation Money, $300,000 of Targeted Allocation Money and an international roster spot the club announced Tuesday. FCC acquired an international roster spot in exchange for Expansion Draft pick Kei Kamara earlier in the day.
Waston, 30, joined the Whitecaps in 2014, made 115 appearances for the club and scored 14 goals. The Costa Rican international, and 2018 World Cup veteran, made 26 starts in 2018 for the Whitecaps.
“Kendall has been one of the best players in MLS since he arrived in this league,” FC Cincinnati Head Coach Alan Koch said in a media release. “He will be a cornerstone of our club and we couldn’t be happier to have him join our group for our first MLS season.”
I’m so exited to join @fccincinnati and their amazing fans going so loud each game. Thrilled to help lead the way as the club moves into @MLS
Can’t wait to get to work 💪🏾😈 pic.twitter.com/3R1dTT5REM— Kendall Waston (@kwaston88) December 11, 2018
After acquiring left back Greg Garza from Atlanta United during the Expansion Draft and selecting New York Red Bulls‘ 20-year-old defender Hassan Ndam, FC Cincinnati’s backline continues to take shape.
“First and foremost, we are thankful to Kendall for his four and a half seasons at the club. Kendall has been an important part of this team,” said Whitecaps head coach Marc Dos Santos in a media release. “However, we evaluated his desire for a new challenge and what we want from our team moving forward. There was a lot of interest in Kendall from around the league and this move puts the club in a good position as we continue to build the roster for the coming season and beyond.”
Waston’s career started in his native Costa Rica with powerhouse Saprissa. A towering figure, Waston is a nightmare for opposition on set pieces and an asset when defending aerial threats.
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