Four Vancouver Whitecaps FC Residency players have been called up to Canada’s U-17 national team for an upcoming camp and series of international matches. Included on Canada’s 20-player squad are Michael Baldisimo and Gabriel Escobar from Vancouver’s U-18 side as well as Jefferson Alade and Alessandro Hojabrpour from the U-16s.
The three-nation series features Canada, Mexico, and host Panama, who are also the host for next year's 2017 CONCACAF Men's Under-17 Championship.
Canada’s nine-day camp runs from September 10-18, with matches to be played on September 13 (Panama vs.