In partnership with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Chevrolet and MLS hosted a youth soccer experience at Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s National Soccer Development Centre (NSDC).
The Chevrolet youth soccer event on September 5, 2024 at Vancouver Whitecaps FC’s National Soccer Development Centre (NSDC), brought together Vancouver youth clubs for an unforgettable experience. This dynamic event provided young players with a unique chance to learn from Whitecaps FC’s First Team coach, players and WFC2 players connecting them with professional insights and inspiration.
Appearances:
Giuseppe Bovilina
Isaac Boehmer
Levonte Johnson
Sebastian Berhalter
Elliot Goldthorpe - WFC2
Nicolas Fleuriau Chateau – WFC2
Carl Valentine - Alumni
Tosaint Rickets - Alumni
Mike D'Agostino - Coach
Chevrolet and MLS Soccer Clinic
The clinic kicked off with interactive training sessions on the Whitecaps practice field, where the players and Coach D’Agostino designed drills and exercises that highlighted communication, support, and unity as the keys to success in soccer. Young players practiced passing drills, strategic formations, and even friendly scrimmages, all while learning to rely on their teammates and build confidence together. The professional players shared insights into how, even at the professional level, teamwork remains essential to winning games and overcoming challenges.
Chevrolet and MLS Pizza Party, Question and Answer, and Autograph Session
Following the tour, the kids gathered for a pizza party, where they could relax and socialize with their new friends from other clubs. Afterward, they had a chance to sit down with the Whitecaps FC players for a Question and Answer session. The young players eagerly asked questions about training, favourite players and match memories, and advice on improving their game. The Whitecaps FC players shared personal stories, offered words of encouragement, and highlighted the importance of hard work and passion for the sport.
The Question and Answer session wrapped up with an autograph session, where each child received signatures on their new Chevrolet and MLS training shirts, bags, and MLS soccer balls provided as souvenirs.
Facility Tour with a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Teamwork
Following autographs, the children were invited on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the NSDC training facility, where they witnessed the spaces and routines that keep the Whitecaps FC players in sync and focused. They saw firsthand how teamwork extends beyond the pitch—through shared spaces like the locker rooms, team meeting areas, and strategy rooms where players come together to plan, support, and uplift one another. Staff members also highlighted how the facilities foster an environment that values unity, both in training and in building a positive team culture.
This special event brought together aspiring players in a fun, educational, and motivating setting, leaving each child with lasting memories, new friends, and a closer connection to the world of professional soccer.