Whitecaps FC U-17 and U-15 Academy teams concluded regional qualifying for the 2019 Generations adidas Cup on Monday.
U-17
Kamron Habibullah – who recently went to Hawaii for preseason with the first team – scored twice for the 'Caps, but after going up 2-1 they ultimately fell 3-2 to San Jose Earthquakes.
Highlights of the two beauties from Kam Habibullah yesterday in the #GACup, scored only a minute apart
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) February 19, 2019
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The U-17s finished in fifth place in Group A and will move on to play in the Premier Division later this year. Their international clubs they will be facing off against will be announced at a later date.
@WFCAcademy U17 vs. San Jose Earthquakes - Starting Line-Up: Alexander; Manetta, Facchineri, Hajdarpasic, Bains; Pecile, Brienza, Antoniuk, de Brienne, K.Habibullah, Cambridge
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) February 18, 2019
U-15
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) February 18, 2019
The U-15s concluded their play in the Generation adidas Cup with a 2-1 defeat against Los Angeles FC.
The younger 'Caps will not play in the final stage of the GA Cup, instead turning their attention to an international tournament abroad later this year.
@WFCAcademy U15 vs. LAFC U15 - Starting Line-Up: Anchor; Campedelli, Ndakala, Norman, Tome; Campagna, Kapila, Budisa; Herdman, Mutombo, Afework
— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) February 18, 2019