Ex-Whitecap Khalfan claimed by Philadelphia Union By Steven Sandor Posted on November 23, 2011 Comments Off on Ex-Whitecap Khalfan claimed by Philadelphia Union 0 701 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 2011: Nizar Khalfan Whitecaps FC - Team Headshots ****(Photo by Bob Frid Vancouver Whitecaps FC All Rights Reserved January 27 Nizar Khalfan The Vancouver Whitecaps have lost Tanzanian midfielder Nizar Khalfan to the Philadelphia Union. Khalfan, who was signed by the Whitecaps when the club was still a couple of years away from joining MLS, was plucked in the league’s waiver draft. Khalfan played in 22 MLS games this season, but totaled just 1,066 minutes — which meant he averaged less than 50 minutes an appearance. Khalfan was most effective when used off the bench as a high-energy, change-of-pace substitute. Khalfan scored once this season, in the Whitecaps’ first-ever MLS victory at BC Olace, He smacked a half-volley from just inside the box for the team’s third goal in a 3-0 triumph over Real Salt Lake. Khalfan made 36 appearances for the Whitecaps in Div.-2 soccer, before the club made the move to the MLS ranks. He was signed by the Whitecaps in 2009.
