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McDonnell helps Ireland win Victory Shield

Victory Shield

Whitecaps FC BMO MLS Academy's Grady McDonnell recently helped Ireland win the Victory Shield.

The Victory Shield is an annual football tournament competed for by the under-16 teams of Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

Ireland won all three of their matches over the opposing nations.

In the final match, McDonnell scored on a header in a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland.

Earlier in the tournament, McDonnell drew two penalties in a wild comeback win over Wales.