Deklan Wynne is taking his game to the North American scene.

All Whites defender Deklan Wynne, the player at the centre of New Zealand Football's Olympics eligibility scandal, has been signed by the Vancouver Whitecaps of Major League Soccer in the United States.

The club confirmed the deal on Friday with Wynne to initially play for the club's second side WFC2.

He could debut as early as Monday (NZ time) against the Portland Timbers.

"Deklan has a cultured left foot and is very comfortable on the ball," Alan Koch, head coach of Vancouver's WFC2, said.

"He comes from a good environment and is willing to learn. We're looking forward to getting him integrated with the team."

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South African-born Wynne credentials to play for the Junior All Whites saw the Kiwis kicked out of the Olympics qualifying final, wrecking their hopes of making Rio 2016.

The former Wanderers SC player is excited at taking his game offshore.

"This is an exciting opportunity to continue my development with a strong club," Wynne said.

"They've got a great set up and this move will really benefit me as a footballer. I can't wait to get started and I'm fully focussed on doing my best for my new club."

All Whites coach Anthony Hudson is delighted for the 20-year-old defender.

"I couldn't be happier for Deklan. He thoroughly deserves this chance and after being thrown in the deep end with the All Whites he has stepped up really well. I see him going from strength to strength now," Hudson said.