VANCOUVER Whitecaps FC announced on Tuesday that the club has signed Whitecaps FC 2 (WFC2) midfielders Jeevan Badwal and Jay Herdman to MLS short-term agreements for Wednesday’s Concacaf Champions Cup Round One first leg against Tigres UANL.

This marks the first time Badwal and Herdman have signed MLS short-term agreements. Most recently, the pair were part of the first team’s preseason training camp in Marbella, Spain.

“This is a great opportunity for Jeevan and Jay,” said Axel Schuster, Whitecaps FC sporting director. “Our second team is an extension of our first team, providing a clear pathway for all of our players such as Ali Ahmed, who started his career in MLS NEXT Pro and has gone on to play with the Canadian men’s national team. We look forward to seeing Jeevan, Jay, and all of our young players continue to progress in their development.”

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