Vancouver FC announced Friday the transfer of full-back James Cameron to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer, for an undisclosed fee and future considerations. Cameron, 20, is the second outgoing transfer of the off-season for Vancouver, after his former VFC teammate Grady McDonnell was moved to Club Brugge of the Belgian Pro League last month for a club-record fee. The native of North Vancouver was identified by his hometown club when he attended an open trial held by VFC ahead of its inaugural season in 2023. He represented the organization on back-to-back development contracts before signing his first professional contract with the Eagles in July. Cameron earned 37 pro appearances in all competitions for Vancouver over two seasons, scoring one goal. He is the club’s all-time leader in appearances by an under-21 player, and was nominated for the League’s Best Canadian Under-21 Player Award following the 2023 CPL regular season. “The path is clear: start here, grow here, and move on to the biggest stages in football,” said Rob Friend, Owner, President and CEO of Vancouver FC. “If you are an ambitious player looking to grow in the game, this is the place to be. Our environment, coaching staff, and commitment to development provide the perfect conditions for talent to thrive.” His emergence on the professional stage with Vancouver also drew interest from Canada’s U-20 men’s national team. Cameron was first called up to the squad in February 2024 for the Concacaf Under-20 Championship qualifiers, and then represented his country in the subsequent tournament last July. Cameron also went overseas several times during his time with VFC to train with English clubs including Luton Town and Burnley, earning valuable experience in his development as a young player. Cameron is set to begin his time within the Rapids organization with Colorado Rapids 2 of MLS Next Pro.
Written by:Charlie O'Connor Clarke