A young Whitecaps FC development group are headed to Mexico on Wednesday with a predominantly U-20 roster for a series of matches versus top Liga MX youth competition. The group features four prospects signed to MLS contracts.

The team is being led by Academy Centre director Marinos Papageorgopoulos and Whitecaps London head coach Mike Ayyash, along with Academy goalkeeper coach Lucas Menz.

Match schedule

Monday, October 8

vs. Deportivo Toluca FC U-20

Wednesday, October 10

vs. Cruz Azul U-20

Friday, October 12

vs. Club America U-20

*Due to a change in schedule, there will no longer be a match versus the Mexico U-20 national team

Roster

debuted last month in a friendly match at USL affiliate Fresno FC, falling 4-3 in a back-and-forth encounter. The WFC development group, falling 4-3 in a back-and-forth encounter.