Residency Report: U-15s and U-14s continue in international tournaments

UPDATED: Monday, April 2, 2018

Whitecaps FC Residency U-15s wrapped up the Rotterdam Cup in the Netherlands, while the U-14s concluded the West Ham United Football Cup in London, England.

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U-15
Saturday

vs. Irish FA (Northern Ireland) and vs. FC Nordsjaelland (Denmark)

15's ~ Opened The Rotterdam Cup vs The @IRISHFA (2-1 L) Good game against a strong side. Goal scored - Frixos Petsas Assist Niko Sigur. The second match was an excellent challenge vs @FCNordsjaelland (1-0 W) Goal Scored - Kam Habibullah. Still all to play for in Group C.
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

Sunday

vs. Feyenoord (Netherlands), KV Mechelen (Belgium), Besiktas (Turkey)

15's ~ Great way to conclude the group stage. 2 - 0 L vs @Feyenoord_int ~ 2 - 1 W vs @kvmechelen ~ 1 - 1 T vs @Besiktas Competing with Champions League Clubs & a Strong Belgium side, excellent performances from the boys. Two Matches Tomorrow to finish #RotterdamFootballCup pic.twitter.com/LO6qgnif1i
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) April 1, 2018

Monday

vs. FC Tatran Prešov (Slovakia) and Crossfire Premier (United States)

15's ~ #RotterdamFootballCup Great Experience for the Group! Today 2 - 0 W vs @tatranpresov ~ 1 - 0 L vs @CrossfirePrmr Thank You @excelsiorrdam for hosting Top Class @AcademyTrips 👏🏽Overall Record ~ 3 W / 3 L / 1T 🇨🇦⚽️⚪️🔵 pic.twitter.com/cSnLccOEcu
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) April 2, 2018

U-14
Saturday

vs. Kashiwa Reysol (Japan)

Welcome to the @WestHamUtd training grounds host of the #WestHamCup2018 and our home for the next 2 days as the U14s compete in 5 matches.

First up in 20 minutes #KashiwaReysol of Japan.#VWFCLondon2018 pic.twitter.com/VljyNZlEWd
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

Early moments here with the Japanese team in full yellow kits with the majority of possession but few dangerous moments for the Caps yet. #VWFC 0-0 #KW
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

After 20 minutes (HT) the score remains knotted at zeros. @WhitecapsFC started to find themselves getting into the game over the last 5 minutes of the half.
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

2nd half started as the 1st ended with #VWFC dominating possession and creating chances off crosses and quick transition moments.
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

Kashiwa Reysol awarded a free kick in a dangerous location and expertly converted by the left foot of the Japanese number 27#VWFC 0-1 #KR
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

Alas the bombardment of attacks from the young @WhitecapsFC group weren't enough to find an equalizer before the final whistle.
FT score: #VWFC 0-1 #KR
Next up for the U14s, the hosts, @WestHamUtd at 14:20 local time. #VWFCLondon2018
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

vs. West Ham United FC (England)

U14s have been bright and physical in a hyper-charged 1st half. After a couple chances early Joshua Tome combined well and drove at the @WestHamUtd back-line. He's taken out and a free kick awarded.
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

Goooooal!
Free-kick taken by Jay Herdman and delivered into the mixer. Ball drops to the @WhitecapsFC and Kyle Degelman pounces and slots home the 1st goal for #VWFC today.
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

HT Score: #VWFC 1-0 #WHU
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

Once again the Caps' start brightly to open the 2nd half. 2 great chances created by Cyrus Harrison in his first action of #VWFCLondon2018 Setting up Matteo Campagna first for a strike that rattles the bar before taking on a strike of his own that narrowly misses the top corner.
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

After a few minutes of added time the final whistle sounds and the @WhitecapsFC U14s complete their victory over the hosts @WestHamUtd by a final score of 1 goal to nil. #VWFCLondon2018
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

vs. Irish FA (Northern Ireland)

Short turn around and final match of the day coming up for @WhitecapsFC vs. @IRISHFA
The U14 Caps' come into this match with a record of 1W-1L-0D equal with the Northern Irish team. Major ramifications for the group standings resting on the outcome of this match.
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

Once again a more energetic last few minutes led to a couple chances for the @WhitecapsFC boys and enter the half time break level. #VWFC 0-0 #IFA
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

The dam finally breaks as another cross finds its target and a glancing touch send the ball over be keeper and the score now #VWFC 0-1 #IFA
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

Shortly after the @IRISHFA make it 2-0 with less than 10 minutes remaining.
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

A physically dominant @IRISHFA maintains its relentless attitude and closes out the match with the FT score: #VWFC 0-2 #IFA
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 31, 2018

Sunday

vs. Sandefjord Fotball (Norway)

Good morning Vancouver...?
Well it's morning of day 2 of the #WestHamCup2018 here in London. The @WhitecapsFC U14s have 2 matches remaining including their last group match of the tournament vs. @sfjfotball. #VWFC enter this match with a record of 1W & 2L. #VWFCLondon2018
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) April 1, 2018

Early field position and possession dominance lead to a clinically finished goal by Theo Afework after getting slipped through the back line by Kyle Dent. #VWFC 1-0 #SFC
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) April 1, 2018

Moments later a lofted ball by Sebastian Cenedese floats into the box where a couple @WhitecapsFC players challenge for the ball with the @sfjfotball keeper and after the pieces fell Theo Afework finds his 2nd of be day. #VWFC 2-0 #SFC
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) April 1, 2018

Early 2nd half corner for the Caps' and after a decent service the ball bounces off of Yayo Mutombo and falls sweetly for Kyle Degelman to volley home his 2nd goal of the tournament. #VWFC 3-0 #SFC
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) April 1, 2018

That's the final whistle.
A full effort and dominant performance by the U14s propel them to a 3-0 victory and set them up at 2W & 2L heading into the final match of the event. #VWFCLondon2018
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) April 1, 2018

With the 2W & 2L from the group stage, The @WhitecapsFC U14s are set to play @WillemII in the 3rd place crossover match. The winner here will leave London with 5th place in the overall final standings. #VWFCLondon2018
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) April 1, 2018

vs. Willem II (Netherlands)

And we're off in the final match of #WestHamCup2018 #VWFCLondon2018
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) April 1, 2018

3 minutes in and the young Caps' find the opener off a turnover where Theo Afework got off a clean strike looking for his 3rd goal today. The keeper makes a decent save but the rebound drops to Jay Herdman who makes no mistake. #VWFC 1-0 #WII
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) April 1, 2018

HT Score: #VWFC 1-0 #WII
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) April 1, 2018

After an eventful and physical 2nd half against a dogged @WillemII, your @WhitecapsFC U14s prevail with a 1-0 victory that completes their tournament with a 5th place finish and a 3W & 2L record. #VWFCLondon2018
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) April 1, 2018

Thank you @WestHamUtd and @AcademyTrips for hosting the #WestHamCup2018 and a great football experience for the @WhitecapsFC U14 group. Looking forward to more international competitions in the future. #OurAllOurHonour
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) April 1, 2018

Fun off the pitch

In between matches, the U-14s had a bit of fun.

Roommates on the Road: U-14s in London version

Hosts Max Anchor/Harrison Gough check in on Jarrod Smith/Brandon Momotani

How'd we do @JordanCHarvey and @BBKnighton? pic.twitter.com/B9kgJoSALj
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 30, 2018

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