Said Whitecaps along with Toronto, Montreal, Edmonton & Ottowa might have had a bit of a problem getting into the MLS if Canada still had its professional football league but that went bust about 10 years ago.
Monaco not only doesnt have a professional league but is also not a registered FIFA or UEFA Nation. If they were then there would probably be problems
The only reason Wales now has a 'professional' league was that FIFA threatened to remove their world cup spot back in the early 90s because all of their clubs were playing in the English League.
Canada are unlikely to have this problem because unlike Wales they don't have a vote in the IFAB. (IFAB voting structure is as follows - FIFA 4 votes, FA 1 Vote, SFA 1 vote, FAW 1 vote, IFA 1 vote. 6-2 majority is required to make any changes. A UK football league/ team would free up 3 votes and Blatter could go hog wild)
But enough about football - This independEEEEEEEEEEEEnce malarky then?