Vancouver Whitecaps Forward Omar Salgado Receives ITC

The Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced today that Omar Salgado, the first overall pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft, is finally available for selection. Salgado’s International Transfer Certificate has been approved by FIFA, the Canadian Soccer Association, and the United States Soccer Federation, and he may now join his new team.

“I am excited for the opportunity to contribute to my club on the field and I will continue working hard, so that I am ready when that day comes.” said Salgado.

The gifted forward is currently training with the United States U-20 national team, as they prepare for the 2011 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, being played on March 28 to April 10 in Guatemala. The tournament will give four nations bids to this summer’s FIFA U-20 World Cup in Colombia.

“Omar is a great talent and will be an important player to the club,” said Whitecaps FC head coach Teitur Thordarson. “To have the news that he will be able to play from this point on is great for us, as Omar has already showed us that he can play on this level. I’m delighted for him and the club.