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Three ‘Caps storylines at Olympic qualifying

With Olympic qualifiers getting underway for Canada on Friday (3 p.m. PT vs. El Salvador on OneSoccer), and the MLS season fast approaching, here are three ‘Caps storylines to keep an eye on at the big tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico.

Leading from the back

It can be easy to forget that Derek Cornelius is still just 23-years-old.

The central defender has gathered his fair share of experience in pro soccer already, playing in both Germany and Serbia before coming to Vancouver in 2019. Add in 30 more appearances in MLS, and you’ve got a player who’s faced a number of challenges.