It was a memorable time donning the York United colours for Lowell Wright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 18-year-old Brampton native came to the Canadian Premier League at the tender age of 16 and immediately turned quite a few heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wright scored in his debut with the club in the Island Games, to become the youngest goal scorer ever in CPL history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, after 44 appearances, seven goals and five assists later, Wright will be taking his talents to western Canada to join Vancouver Whitecaps 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ahead of his move out west, Wright, told CanPL.ca\u2019s Kristan Jack, it was a \u201cdream come true\u201d when he came to York United to play pro soccer and he couldn\u2019t be more excited to move on to bigger things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In his early life, Wright was the team captain of Toronto FC\u2019s U-12 team and also played for Sigma FC\u2019s youth team. In 2019, Wright joined the Woodbridge Strikers\u2019 youth team, scoring 42 goals for the U-17 side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After appearing for the League 1 Ontario Woodbridge Strikers team, Wright made his way to the Canadian Premier League and now is on the cusp of being a part of the MLS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier this year, Wright was also called up for U-20 Canada side and played two friendlies against Costa Rica. In June, he made the team for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With this move, Wright will be an excellent acquisition for the Whitecaps 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 6-foot-forward is tough on the ball and has excellent finishing qualities any coach would love in a striker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
York, who suffered a 2-0 defeat on the road against Valour FC on Sunday, could have used Wright\u2019s services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Nine Stripes, take on FC Edmonton at home this Sunday. Kick-off is at 4.00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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