Whitecaps FC Academy is a Canadian soccer team, the academy of professional team Vancouver Whitecaps FC. They were originally known as the Whitecaps Residency program.
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| Full name | Vancouver Whitecaps Football Club Academy |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 |
| Stadium | Ken Woods Field (National Soccer Development Centre) |
| Head coach | Dan Lenarduzzi |
| League | League1 British Columbia |
| 2024 | League, 3rd Playoffs, SF |
About
editWhitecaps FC Academy is a full-time, fully funded, player development program.[1] Originally known as the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency programs, they changed their name in 2018 to the Whitecaps FC Academy.[2] They have affiliations with youth soccer clubs across Canada, forming part of the Whitecaps FC BMO Academy.[3]
Team Records
editYear-by-year
edit| Season | League | Teams | Record | Rank | Playoffs | Top scorer | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | League1 British Columbia | 7 | 4–4–4 | 3rd | did not qualify | Gurman Sangha (6) | [4] |
| 2023 | 8 | 5–7–2 | 3rd | Champions | Michael Hennessy (7) | [4] | |
| 2024 | 7 | 5–4–3 | 3rd | Semi-finals | 3 players (4) | [4] |
Roster
editMen
- As of April 25, 2023[5]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Nation |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | FW | David Ajagbe | |
| — | MF | Victor Akoum | |
| — | FW | Chris Album | |
| — | MF | Luka Assaf | |
| — | GK | Ben Alexander | |
| — | MF | Chad Baker | |
| — | GK | Maxwell Campeau | |
| — | MF | Nikos Clarke-Tosczak | |
| — | FW | Maximillan Comsia | |
| — | MF | Kallum Corr | |
| — | FW | Joel Demian | |
| — | GK | Matheus De Souza | |
| — | FW | Edwin Espinal Elvir | |
| — | MF | Benedict Florent | |
| — | MF | Brennen Fuerst | |
| — | FW | Amir Ghasemi | |
| — | DF | Christian Greco-Taylor | |
| — | FW | Michael Hennessy | |
| — | MF | Rohin Kapila | |
| — | DF | Charles Leboeuf | |
| — | MF | Joven Mann | |
| — | FW | Yayo Mutombo | |
| — | MF | Luke Norman | |
| — | GK | Cohen Park | |
| — | DF | David Pepple | |
| — | MF | Koji Poon | |
| — | MF | Ben Schouten | |
| — | DF | Deylen Vellios | |
| — | DF | Sydney Wathuta | |
| — | DF | Nik White | |
| — | DF | Dan Wood |
Professional players from the Whitecaps FC Academy
edit- As of March 15, 2023[6]
External links
editReferences
edit- ^ "Program Info". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- ^ "Residency program rebranded to Whitecaps FC Academy, rosters announced". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. September 4, 2018.
- ^ "Whitecaps FC BMO Academy Centres". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- ^ a b c "League1 British Columbia Standings". Canadian Soccer History Archive.
- ^ "League1 BC is back! Rosters, Schedules, and Tickets". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
- ^ "Academy Alumni".