MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps have retained the services of Canada international Sam Adekugbe ahead of next season.<br /><br />The London - born defender joined Vancouver Whitecaps as a homegrown player in August 2013 and has featured 14 times in the American top flight since he debuted against Colorado Rapids. <br /><br />In a related development, Sporting Kansas City have declined to offer American - Nigerian defender Jalil Anibaba a new contract , meaning he will be eligible for MLS Re-Entry Draft.<br /><br />The California native has made 128 appearances in the MLS, with 96 of the games in the colours of Chicago Fire.<br /><br />Photo Credit : mlssoccer.com<br />