VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC confirmed on Wednesday that defender Ali Adnan has been called up to the Iraq men’s national team for a pair of friendlies and three FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.
“Due to Ali’s unique situation and our upcoming break, we all agreed now was the right time for him to join his national team,” said Axel Schuster, Whitecaps FC sporting director and CEO. “We’ve connected with the appropriate authorities and this will not impact the US visa process.”
The camp will be held in Basra, Iraq and includes two friendly matches against Tajikistan on May 24, and Nepal on May 29.