Whitecaps name Jesper Sorensen as new head coach
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Jesper Sorensen is the newest name to the MLS head coaching landscape.
Sorensen has been named the new head coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, the club announced Tuesday. The Danish manager signed a two-year contract through 2026.
The 51-year-old most recently served as head coach of Danish Superliagen side Brondby, posting a 37-19-17 record in two years with the club. He helped the club move from 10th place to fifth place during the 2022-23 season before leading Brondby to a second place finish during the 2023-24 season.
"Jesper is known for his competitiveness, adaptability, and leadership, qualities that have proven to bring the best out of both his players and staff," said Whitecaps FC sporting director Axel Schuster. "Throughout his career, he has delivered immediate success with his teams, whether that was securing promotion or competing for titles. His ability to improve individual players while also implementing a flexible, high-performing tactical system will be key to our continued growth. Jesper is the right leader to take us to the next level."
Sorensen also coached at the international level with Denmark's U-21 side from September 2021 to December 2022. During this period, Denmark reached the qualification playoffs for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship.
He also worked with Danish sides FC Fredericia and Silkeborg IF, as well as two separate stints with his hometown club Aarhus Gymnastikforening (AGF) as an assistant coach.
Vancouver finished eighth in the Western Conference during the 2024 MLS season. The Canadian club lost to LAFC over three legs before parting ways with Vanni Sartini.
