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'Caps gamer 'Exraa' makes epic run to semifinal in first eMLS event

He’s arrived.

Alex “Exraa” Gonzalez, Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s official eSports gamer, made a run to the semifinals in his first official eMLS competition Friday in Philadelphia.

After going 9W-2L-1D in the qualifying rounds of eMLS League Series One on Thursday, finishing second out of 25 gamers across the league, Exraa continued his hot streak on Friday with a 2-1 win over LAFC in the quarterfinals.

Exraa, the second youngest player in the competition at 18 years old, then fell on penalties to the eventual champion from FC Cincinnati in a wild semifinal.