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Whitecaps FC development group heads to Mexico to face Liga MX U-20 competition

A young Whitecaps FC development group are headed to Mexico on Wednesday with a predominantly U-20 roster for a series of matches versus top Liga MX youth competition. The group features four prospects signed to MLS contracts.

The team is being led by Academy Centre director Marinos Papageorgopoulos and Whitecaps London head coach Mike Ayyash, along with Academy goalkeeper coach Lucas Menz.

Match schedule

Monday, October 8

Wednesday, October 10

Friday, October 12

*Due to a change in schedule, there will no longer be a match versus the Mexico U-20 national team

Roster

The WFC development group debuted last month in a friendly match at USL affiliate Fresno FC, falling 4-3 in a back-and-forth encounter.