The Vancouver Whitecaps soccer team says two minors in their residency program have been charged with sexual assault after an alleged "serious incident" at their Burnaby training facility last week.

In a statement, the club said it involved male players and "was in clear contravention of the club's code of conduct."

Two players have been suspended indefinitely.

"The matter was referred to the RCMP," the statement read. "The safety and well being of our players is our top priority and we have been cooperating fully with the RCMP investigation."

Burnaby RCMP have not immediately responded to a request for comment.