Belgian centre-back Joedrick Pupe, 28 years old, was set to return to KV Kortrijk from Vancouver Whitecaps. Pupe is a youth product of Kortrijk but did not establish himself in the first team. In the summer, Pupe transferred from KV Kortrijk to Vancouver Whitecaps, where he barely played. A loan with a purchase option was being arranged, but Joedrick Pupe withdrew from the transfer at the final stage. His contract with the Canadian club runs until December 31, 2027.