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WFC2’s Wynne Set for Confederations Cup

By NICHOLAS MURRAY - nicholas.murray@uslsoccer.com, 06/08/17, 10:05AM EDT

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Reno loanee Colvey also named in New Zealand squad for major tournament


Photo courtesy Lori Scholl / Tulsa Roughnecks FC

Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2’s Deklan Wynne has been named in New Zealand’s squad for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia, with the All Whites’ 23-man squad being unveiled on Wednesday following its second warm-up contest in Ireland ahead of the tournament.

Wynne is joined in the squad by Reno 1868 FC loanee Kip Colvey, while former Whitecaps FC player Michael Boxall was also named in the group that will face hosts Russia, Portugal and Mexico in the Group stage.

The 21-year-old Wynne has made eight appearances for New Zealand in his young career, and will appear at his first major tournament for the full national team after making his way through the country’s youth system and competing for New Zealand at the FIFA U20 World Cup in 2015.

This season Wynne has made seven starts for WFC2, and recorded his first goal for the club in a 3-0 victory against Seattle Sounders FC 2 on April 8. He has also created four scoring chances, while averaging 47 passes per 90 minutes for Vancouver this season.

Colvey has made seven appearances for 1868 FC on loan from the San Jose Earthquakes this season, after having previously spent time on loan with Sacramento Republic FC. Colvey has created six scoring chances for Reno in its inaugural season, and has a pass-completion rate of 88.5 percent on 305 passes this season for 1868 FC.

New Zealand kicks off the 2017 Confererations Cup on Saturday, June 17 against Russia, with kickoff set for 11 a.m. ET. The side will then face Mexico on Wednesday, June 21 at 2 p.m. ET, and conclude the group stage against Portugal on Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m. ET. The top two teams in the group will advance to the semifinals. 

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