Academy

A look at the 'Caps Girls Elite program

Aman Shergil

Vancouver Whitecaps FC U-18 Girls Elite are in full swing in their full-time training program. Head coach Jesse Symons has seen his young squad dominate throughout their first season in the Metro Women's Soccer League (MWSL),  posting a record of (7W-1L-0D) with their only blemish being a match that was defaulted. In their unbeaten run of matches played, they've outscored their elder opponents 40-6.


Recently, 10 girls from the U-16 team of EA SPORTS BC Soccer Premier League club Mountain United FC joined the 'Caps Girls Elite program. Now, Symons and his group prepare for the 2012 Women's Final Four College Showcase in San Diego, California, from November 29 to December 2.


Fore more information on the Girls Elite program, visit whitecapsfc.com/youth/eliteteams/girlselite.