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Vancouver Whitecaps stars show how soccer's Promised Land can turn sour

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The dream of European football is universal for any youth with pro aspirations.

But the love they feel can be unrequited at times.

Ali Ahmed's dream led him across the Atlantic to Lisbon as a 17-year-old .

Jayden Nelson was another Toronto prospect with dreams of Champions League football.

Nelson went on loan to Ulm in Germany during the summer window.

Vancouver 's record-setting debut and dynamic start to the season confirmed the wisdom of the move.

Vancouver Whitecaps have plenty of familiar faces in MLS , including Ralph Priso and Sam Adekugbe .

Adekugsbe spent four years in Europe , and three more in Turkey , before returning to MLS .

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