VALE OF GLAMORGAN, WALES – A year ago, Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s preseason roster included a new name – 15-year-old Alphonso Davies.
The ‘Caps Residency winger was a relative unknown, even among Vancouver supporters. But by the end of 2016, he was known throughout MLS and beyond.
It was a whirlwind year, one that saw him earn his first professional contract, signing for Vancouver's USL side in February, moving on to the MLS roster in July. By September, he was regularly seeing minutes and scored the goal that won Whitecaps FC their CONCACAF Champions League group, finishing the season with eight MLS appearances and two starts.