Bermuda's Tyrell Burgess found the net for Vancouver Whitecaps FC who made a winning return to pre-season action on North American soil when they defeated University of British Columbia Thunderbirds 5-2.

Substitute Burgess took advantage of a UBC giveaway to slot the ball past British Columbia Thunderbirds' goalkeeper Usher.

Two goals from Marlon James helped the Blue and White to their fourth win in pre-season, while Vicente Arze and Gordon Chin supplied the other goals for the 'Caps on cold and wet night at UBC's Thunderbird Park on Tuesday.

Mike Mosher's UBC squad, meanwhile, proved a competitive outfit for the USL First Division champions, with the Canada West side also finding the scoresheet through Tyson Keam and Scott Barling.

The Whitecaps continue their pre-season schedule of friendly matches on Sunday afternoon, as they meet Seattle University at Winskill Park in Tsawwassen before hosting USL Premier Development League side Seattle Wolves FC at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex next Wednesda. Thordarson's side complete their pre-season with a friendly versus USL-1 rivals Portland Timbers at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex on Friday April 3.