Nelson Pierre

An intelligent forward that loves to run in behind, Pierre was originally acquired on loan in February 2025 from Philadelphia Union to Whitecaps FC 2 (WFC2) in MLS NEXT Pro.

In June 2025, the Haiti U-20 international was added to the first team roster after WFC2 exercised the purchase option from the Union. Pierre agreed to an MLS contract through 2026, with an option for 2027.

PHILADELPHIA UNION

Pierre signed an MLS Homegrown contract with Philadelphia Union in February 2023. The forward spent eight years with the Union Academy and became the first signing for Union II in MLS NEXT Pro, going on to record nine goals and four assists over two seasons. Prior to coming to Vancouver, Pierre spent 2024 on loan with Swedish side Skövde AIK, making three appearances, before being recalled and loaned to USL League One side Charlotte Independence, where he scored one goal in nine appearances.

INTERNATIONAL

At the international level, Pierre has represented the Haiti U-20 national team, making three appearances at the 2024 Concacaf U-20 Championship.