VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have beefed up their backline for their drive to the Major League Soccer post-season.

The club announced Thursday that it has added Belgian centre back Joedrick Pupe from F.C.V. Dender and German centre back Sebastian Schonlau from Hamburger SV.

Schonlau is signed through 2026 with a club option for 2027, while Pupe is under contract through 2027 with a club option for 2028.

Both players had leadership roles in helping their European clubs advance to top-flight football.

The 28-year-old Pupe captained Dender to promotion to Belgium’s top tier and was named to the Challenger Pro League Team of the Season.

He had five assists in 64 appearances across all competitions for Dender.

"Joining Vancouver Whitecaps FC is an honour," Pupe said in a release. "

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