From SEFA to the Pros

Meet the SEFA Soccer Academy alumni who have advanced to the Whitecaps FC Academy, MLS NEXT, professional clubs, and national youth teams.

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Pro Pathway Alumni

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National Teams

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MLS NEXT MVP

The Big Four

Players Who Made It

Kunle Tokode - SEFA Soccer Academy graduate

Ayokunle Tokode

Forward · Al-Sadd Academy

Scored for Qatar at the AFC U-17 Asian Cup 2026 — including a goal vs Japan.

Tyler Brown - SEFA Soccer Academy graduate

Tyler Brown

Forward · Canada U-16

First-ever Canadian club player to win U-16 MLS NEXT MVP (2024-25). Scored 33 goals.

Yuma Tsuji - SEFA Soccer Academy graduate

Yuma Tsuji

Midfielder · Whitecaps FC 2

Signed with Whitecaps FC 2 in 2025 after progressing through the Whitecaps Academy pathway.

Sahil Deo - SEFA Soccer Academy graduate

Sahil Deo

Defender · Whitecaps FC 2

Selected to the 2025 MLS NEXT All-Star Game as a Whitecaps FC BMO Academy defender.

Your Child’s Journey Can Start Here

SEFA Soccer Academy develops ambitious young players through high-level training, competitive games, and a clear pathway for athletes in Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam, and Vancouver.