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Whitecaps FC Academy teams sweep Portland Timbers to kick off new season

Vancouver Whitecaps FC Academy teams kicked off the Development Academy season with a sweep of rivals Portland Timbers Academy on the road Saturday.

U-19

The U-19s began the new season with a 2-1 win over the Timbers.

Simon Colyn opened the scoring 10 minutes in, continuing a great week after a goal with the Development Squad at USL side Fresno FC on Wednesday. But Portland equalized just before halftime to make it 1-1.

In the second half, newcomer Vasco Fry scored in the 61st minute for the victory.