The 23-year-old is eager to take on a leadership role at his club in 2017, with an eye on joining Bruce Arena's U.S. side.
Going into his third MLS season, Tim Parker can no longer be considered a neophyte.
The Vancouver Whitecaps defender burst onto the scene in 2015, when he played 17 MLS matches as a rookie. The following year Parker became one of the first names on coach Carl Robinson's team sheet, as the 23-year-old started 28 of his 29 league appearances for the Canadian side.
Parker is now preparing for the 2017 campaign as a presumed starter alongside Kendall Waston in the center of Vancouver defense, and he is looking forward to taking on more of a leadership role within his club.