During that qualification Xausa led the Canadian team to final playoff against Australia for a qualification spot. The attempt was unsuccessful but as a result of his play he relocated to Stoke-on-Trent, England in January 1998 to play for Port Vale on trial. Unable to secure a contract he was asked to join their rivals Stoke City the following month.
During that qualification process, Xausa led the Canadian team to a playoff against Australia for a qualifying spot. His performance resulted in him relocating to Stoke-on-Trent, England in January 1998 to play for Port Vale on trial. Unable to secure a contract, he was asked to join their rivals, Stoke City, the following month.