VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Friday that the club has signed Whitecaps FC 2 (WFC2) forward Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau to an MLS short-term agreement for Saturday's MLS regular season home match against St. Louis CITY SC.
This marks the first time Fleuriau Chateau has signed an MLS short-term agreement, joining Cyprian Kachwele, Jeevan Badwal, and Jay Herdman as the fourth WFC2 player to sign a short-term agreement with the first team this season.
Whitecaps FC forward Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau
- Leads WFC2 in goalscoring this season with five goals across 10 starts and 12 appearances
- Part of Whitecaps FC preseason camp in Marbella, Spain
- Led St. John's University with 14 goals in 2023, adding one assist
Fleuriau Chateau, 22, was originally selected 74th overall by Whitecaps FC at the 2024 MLS SuperDraft after spending two years at St. John's University. In March, product of Ottawa, Ontario was signed to an MLS NEXT Pro contract with Whitecaps FC 2.
So far this season, Fleuriau Chateau has started 10 of his 12 appearances for WFC2, tallying a team-leading five goals and four assists. The forward has also sits tied for third in MLS NEXT Pro for shots on target with 18.
During his time at St. John's, Fleuriau Chateau was named to the All-Big East First Team in 2023 after leading the team with 14 goals and adding one assist in 17 appearances. It was a comeback season for the Canadian, who tore his ACL in 2022.
Prior to his injury, he appeared in 13 matches during his sophomore season, helping the Red Storm to an 11-6-3 record, a third place finish in the BIG EAST, and a berth in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
In his youth, Fleuriau Chateau played at West Ottawa Soccer Club and Capital United.
TRANSACTION: On June 28, 2024, Whitecaps FC sign forward Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau to an MLS short-term agreement.
Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau
Position: Striker
Height: 5-10
Weight: 180 pounds
Date of Birth: May 21, 2002
Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario
Citizenship: Canada
Status: Domestic
University: St. John’s University (2021-23)
Youth Clubs: West Ottawa Soccer Club, Capital United
Instagram: @nick_f.c
Whitecaps FC MLS short-term agreements:
- Emiliano Brienza at Columbus Crew - February 26, 2022
- Ali Ahmed at Austin FC - April 23, 2022
- Vasco Fry at Austin FC - April 23, 2022
- Max Anchor at Charlotte FC - May 22, 2022
- Chris Lee vs. Minnesota United FC - July 8, 2022
- Chris Lee at FC Cincinnati - July 13, 2022
- Ali Ahmed vs. Houston Dynamo FC - August 5, 2022
- Simon Becher vs. Houston Dynamo FC - August 5, 2022
- Easton Ongaro at LA Galaxy - August 13, 2022
- Simon Becher at Colorado Rapids - September 10, 2022
- Vasco Fry at Real C.D. España and at LA Galaxy - March 15 to 18, 2023
- Levonte Johnson at Real C.D. España and at LA Galaxy - March 15 to 18, 2023
- Vasco Fry at Minnesota United FC - March 25, 2023
- Levonte Johnson at York United FC - May 10, 2023
- Levonte Johnson at Pacific FC and at St. Louis CITY SC - May 24 to 27, 2023
- Levonte Johnson vs. CF Montréal - June 7, 2023
- Giovanni Aguilar at Colorado Rapids - June 21, 2023
- Giovanni Aguilar at LAFC - June 24, 2023
- Giovanni Aguilar at Sporting Kansas City - July 1, 2023
- Jeevan Badwal vs. Tigres UANL - February 7, 2024
- Jay Herdman vs. Tigres UANL - February 7, 2024
- Jay Herdman vs. Charlotte FC - March 2, 2024
- Jay Herdman at Seattle Sounders FC - April 20, 2024
- Cyprian Kachwele at Cavalry FC - May 7, 2024
- Cyprian Kachwele at Colorado Rapids - May 15, 2024
- Cyprian Kachwele vs. Cavalry FC - May 21, 2024
- Jeevan Badwal at New England Revolution - June 15, 2024
- Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau vs. St. Louis CITY SC - June 29, 2024
