Carl Robinson was over the moon after Vancouver Whitecaps gained qualification into the CONCACAF Champions League.
The Canadian club gained entry into the regional competition courtesy of the weekend's 0-0 draw with San Jose Earthquakes after the Canadian Soccer Association changed the qualification criteria.
Vancouver's result ensured they would finish higher than Canadian rivals Toronto FC and Montreal Impact in the 2014 MLS season meaning they will now be a part of the CCL in 2015/16, delighting head coach Robinson.
"[It's] very important to the club," said the Welshman.
"We've never done it, so it was important that we tried to do that, and we have done that. [It's] more games.
"Scheduling will be a nightmare for us, no doubt. Four Champions League games minimum, then we're talking about the Canadian Championship games as well. So there's definitely going to be six, maybe eight games.
"It's great for my young players. I want to develop more young players. I've got a talented young group, and it'll give them opportunities.
"It's great for the club and the organization to be in the Champions League, because only [four or five] teams get involved in that each year, and we're delighted for next year."
Vancouver currently sit fifth on the Western Conference table, a point ahead of sixth-placed Portland Timbers, ahead of the final game of the regular season next weekend.
