Vancouver Whitecaps sign Guinean forward Diaby, Angolan defender Modesto
Angola’s Rui Modesto, left, tackles Egypt’s Ibrahim Adel compete for the ball during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Angola and Egypt in Agadir, Morocco, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy)
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Sep 1, 2026 | 9:31 AM
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed a pair of players, adding Guinean striker Yadaly Diaby and Angolan defender Rui Modesto to their lineup.
Diaby, 26, comes to the ‘Caps via a transfer from Ligue 2 side Grenoble Foot 38 in France where he had three goals and one assist over 21 total appearances.
The six-foot-one, 170-pound forward has also played 11 games for Guinea’s men’s squad, scoring once.
Diaby has agreed to a contract through the 2029-30 Major League Soccer season, with a club option the 2030-31 campaign.
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