“Jesper is known for his competitiveness, adaptability, and leadership, qualities that have proven to bring the best out of both his players and staff", says 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.”
Sørensen has no less than over 200 matches as a head coach under his belt, and played more than 300 games at top level in Denmark.
Sørensen who becomes the sixth full-time head coach in Vancouver’s 15-year MLS history, says he is looking foward to the new challenge.
“I am tremendously excited to join Vancouver Whitecaps FC. It’s a wonderful opportunity and I’m very grateful,” added Sørensen. “I’m here to help the team, win football games, as well as work with the players to get them better and we will do it together.”
He led Brøndby to finish second in the 2023/24 Danish Superliga with the second-best defence and the second-best goal difference in the league.
Brøndby sacked Jesper Sørensen on 11 December after a disappointing autumn season.