The Vancouver Whitecaps soccer team says three members of its male academy program were assaulted at an outdoor gathering Saturday evening in Burnaby. One of the players is in hospital undergoing surgery following the assault, which the team says was racially motivated. The team says a suspect was arrested in relation to the incident and Burnaby RCMP is investigating the attack. In addition to its professional team, the Vancouver Whitecaps run an academy program for male players between the ages of 14 and 23 who train at a facility at the University of British Columbia. The academy system is meant to develop players for the professional team.

Source: CBC News August 16, 2021 01:07 UTC