Make college soccer part of the conversation.
Whitecaps has access to the NCAA database and can refer film when a player is ready. Technical Director and college coach Rob Pereira brings connections across the OCAA and U SPORTS.
OPDL open trials London, Ontario
You’ve come this far. Come find out what else
you’re capable of. Choose risk over regret.
Register for trials
A parent or guardian must complete either form.
A wider world of football
Your game could go further than London.
You don’t have to know where football will take you to give yourself a chance to go further. Start with a stronger game and people who know what the next step can look like.
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Whitecaps athletes have moved on to opportunities around the world in the last four years.
Where players have gone
- NCAA Division 1
- Canadian universities and colleges
- Professional academies in Canada and Europe
- National and provincial programs
Connections that reach beyond Canada.
Holger Kraft brings MLS academy, Italy and Germany connections. Garrincha brings connections in Portugal and Belgium. Those relationships can help the club guide a player who is ready.
A club network that reaches around the world.
Players move on. Those 117 journeys have helped build a worldwide football network.
01OPDLCompete and develop
02U20For players aging out
03Railway City FCA possible League1 Ontario path
The real decision
You can love your team. And still ask more of yourself.
I love my team.
That can stay true while you explore a harder level.
I want a bigger test.
Train with players who make you decide and move faster.
I don’t want to leave my people.
A trial lets you see the next step. It does not commit you to take it.
A better week
Make every week move your game forward.
The next level starts long before match day. Three pitch sessions, weekly strength work and winter futsal give you more ways to work on your game.
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Pitch practice
Three pitch sessions put your decisions under more pressure.One session each week, Tuesday or Thursday
Physical preparation
Build the strength to keep working when the game asks more of you.After the game
Film feedback
Your own HUDL clips turn moments into a clear next action.Weekend competition
Match application
Bring the work into the weekend game and test it under pressure.This is a typical week. Ask for current times before planning travel.
Your game on film
See the game. See what comes next.
The final whistle doesn’t end the learning. In HUDL, choose your name and review every touch. Build clips for a coach or find something to work on next. Selected athletes may also receive deeper film review from senior technical staff.
How selection works
Ready to earn your place?
Coaches and technical staff assess players in training, skill work and games. Sessions may be recorded so they can take another look.
Register for trials
David Briand, Managing Director, answers family questions.
- 01Register firstOnline registration is required before a player can be evaluated.
- 02Get a fair chanceYou’ll have the chance to attend at least three open trials before a final decision.
- 03Hear what comes nextFamilies generally hear within seven days of the final trial.
Advanced player pathway
Earn a bigger challenge.
For an advanced OPDL player, LEADS offers a further challenge. A head coach can recommend a player, and the technical team assesses whether the demands are the right fit.
A harder game. A team to belong to.
Train with players who pull you forward.
Train with players who share your ambition and push you to improve. Our captains help new recruits find their place.
Leaving teammates is hard. Walking into a new team shouldn’t be.
2027 open trials
Take the first step. See where you stand.
Born between 2010 and 2014? Come explore the next level. Regional players usually trial by joining a team training session.
1 September to 19 October 2026
Players outside the OPDL
20 October 2026 to 21 February 2027
Players inside the Talented Player Pathway
22 February to 3 April 2027
All eligible players, for remaining places
Register for trials
Registration opens the club’s trial form. The enquiry is for a parent or guardian who wants to talk first.
- 01Choose the right phaseThe dates above show when each player group can attend.
- 02Register onlineThere are no walk-ups, so register before attending.
- 03Join the sessionRegional players usually trial by training and playing with the team.
A clear next move
Give your ambition somewhere to go.
A bigger step starts with a conversation. Tell us about your player and what they want next. David will reply by email.
Step 1 of 2
Which age group is your player?
This is an enquiry. Trial registration stays separate.
Questions families ask
Clear answers before you make a bigger decision.
01Can my player explore this without deciding to leave now?+
Yes. A trial helps your player and family understand the level. It does not commit them to leave their current team or join a new one.
02What if my player is not selected?+
They can stay with their current program. Whitecaps London also offers district and iModel, so the next conversation can focus on the right development level.
03Will Whitecaps London contact our current club?+
Contact rules depend on your player’s current pathway and the trial phase. Ask David what applies before you register, and he will explain the process.
04What does the weekly commitment look like?+
Plan for three pitch sessions, one strength session and a weekend game. Summer travel often reaches the Toronto area. Ask for the current calendar before you decide.
05Will the new team feel welcoming?+
Coaches choose captains who help new recruits feel comfortable. The standard is serious, and helping a new player settle is part of the team culture.
06Can we talk before we register?+
Yes. Tell us about your player and David Briand will reply by email. If your family needs a deeper conversation, it can continue by email, text or phone.