Vancouver Whitecaps part ways with Brazilian winger Lucas Venuto

Vancouver Whitecaps' Lucas Venuto, right, runs with the ball as Toronto FC's Drew Moor attempts to stop him. (Darryl Dyck/CP)

VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Whitecaps and winger Lucas Venuto have parted ways.

Venuto, 24, made 13 starts and 22 appearances in Major League Soccer play with the Whitecaps, recording three goals and one assist. The Brazilian also made two substitute appearances in the Canadian Championship.

Whitecaps coach Marc Dos Santos said the move gives Venuto the chance to continue his career closer to home.

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