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It Starts with a Goal: The stories behind seven inspiring young Canadians in the BMO Academy System

VANCOUVER, BC – Seven players from across the country will be spotlighted in the coming weeks to highlight a selection of unique stories from the nationwide Whitecaps FC BMO Academy System.

Whitecaps FC and BMO are partners in the development of soccer at all recreational and competitive levels across Canada, with Academy Centre programs operating in eight provinces and two territories, from Vancouver Island to Prince Edward Island, and with a newly created Virtual Academy available to participants from anywhere in the country.

“We have a tremendous focus on supporting the ambitions of Canadian youth,” said Vanni Sartini, Whitecaps FC director of methodology.