I understand how they train, their training habits, I understand their levels. The Whitecaps’ opponents this Sunday, the Portland Timbers, became the first U.S.-based club to have its MLS team, USL team and women’s pro team all make the playoffs in the same season. Seventeen players have been signed to Homegrown contracts from it, but only Russell Teibert and Alphonso Davies evolved into impact players. Dalrymple said “100 per cent” he could see any of those players pushing for minutes next season. Our academy is strong, our recruitment spaces in the youth level is very good, we’re combing the country, turning over every rock.

Source: National Post October 24, 2018 23:59 UTC