Whitecaps captain Russell Teibert has ankle surgery

Vancouver Whitecaps captain Russell Teibert is recovering from surgery on his right ankle.

The 29-year-old midfielder is expected to make a full recovery before the start of 2023 training camp.

"We are pleased to hear that Russell's surgery was a success," Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster said in a news release Tuesday. "We will help Russell throughout his recovery process and look forward to having him fully f