Vancouver Whitecaps FC are mourning the passing of Travis Selje on Friday, May 5 after his vehicle was struck in a tragic car crash in Cloverdale, BC on Wednesday. Travis was a much loved former Residency player, teammate, and friend of many at the club and throughout the BC soccer community.

Selje, 17, was a member of the Whitecaps FC Residency program from 2012 to 2016, moving through Pre-Residency and up to the U-16 squad last year. Prior to joining the club, Selje played for his hometown Surrey United from 2005 to 2012, winning three league championships in 2009, 2011, and 2012. He rejoined Surrey United this past year.

The Celebration of Life for Travis Selje has been planned for Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at 2 p.m. at the Cloverdale Baptist Church (18685 64 Ave Surrey, British Columbia). All are welcome to come and pay their respects.

It is with extreme sadness that we pass along the news that Travis Selje passed away at 1:20pm this afternoon surrounded by family & friends — Surrey United (@SurreyUnitedSC) May 5, 2017

Travis will forever be a part of the Whitecaps FC family. The club wishes to offer condolences to the Selje family and friends at this difficult time.