Comox Valley-raised Nolan Wirth is a goalie on the Vancouver Whitecaps U17/18 squad that placed sixth at the U.S. Soccer Development Academy playoffs in Texas. The team opened with a 3-1 win over Seattle, lost 1-0 to eventual tourney winner New York Red Bulls, held Albertson FC to a scoreless draw, then lost 1-0 Saturday to Missouri in the match for fifth place.