Didn't the Whitecaps start pumping massive money into the Residency program before MLSE even purchased an MLS franchise?
Even though player development is a wise investment, it is not a guarantee of consistent returns. Arsenal's Hale End Academy is one of the envies in England yet it's having quite the barren run.
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