Aaliyah Scott, Markham SC, at the CONCACAF Women's Under-17 Championship
Canada Soccer’s Women’s National EXCEL program is preparing for a U17 Four Nations Tournament in Weifang, China, with matches against China 12 July, USA 14 July, and Japan 16 July.
“We are looking forward to three matches against three difficult opponents, including two Asian teams who are preparing for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification in September, and we have our neighbours from the USA who have brought some experienced players who played in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Jordan 2016,” said Bev Priestman, Canada Soccer National EXCEL Director 14-20. “I think we are going to have three very tough games, but three very tough games that I believe this group of players can manage by implementing the things they have learned over the last couple of camps in this U-17 cycle.”
“We are looking forward to three matches against three difficult opponents, including two Asian teams who are preparing for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualification in September, and we have our neighbours from the USA who have brought some experienced players who played in the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Jordan 2016,” said Bev Priestman, Canada Soccer National EXCEL Director 14-20. “I think we are going to have three very tough games, but three very tough games that I believe this group of players can manage by implementing the things they have learned over the last couple of camps in this U-17 cycle.”
Twelve players from Ontario have been called to the squad. Ten of those players hail from OPDL License Holders and all of them are part of Ontario's Provincial Program.
The young squad in China will be presented with many firsts on their Canada Soccer journey. With a heat wave engulfing Weifang and temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius during the day, Canada Soccer’s U-17 team will get an opportunity to experience playing in difficult conditions, a reality of international competition, that prepares players for future fixtures. Additionally, many members of the young squad will wear the maple leaf on their chest for the first time.
“For many of the players this tournament will be the first time they put on the Canadian jersey in international competition and it represents the beginning of their journey through the Canada Soccer system, a pressure that can’t be underestimated,” said Priestman. “For others who have played in this tournament, or a prior FIFA Women’s World Cup at the youth level, it’s an opportunity to continue their development and bring their experience to the rest of the squad. There are some really difficult weather conditions here in China, and with that, the group must adapt and learn how to play in high temperatures, which will help them when they progress to qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.”
In the lead up to the FIFA youth tournaments slated for next year, there will be an additional development camp in 2018, as well as a CONCACAF tournament to qualify for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup expected early in the year.
“Our objective, for all our EXCEL players, continues to focus on development through our nationally aligned talent development system to ensure a progression towards the Women’s National Team and the top level of women’s football,” said Priestman. “These tournaments, in alignment with their national and regional training environments, is crucial to truly maximize our curriculum and reach our potential in producing world class players.
Canada Soccer Women’s National EXCEL Program brings together the best with the best at the national youth level. Operating across the U-14 to U-20 age groups, the program is designed to deliver an aligned talent structure and system that progresses more top players to Canada’s Women’s National Team.
The young squad in China will be presented with many firsts on their Canada Soccer journey. With a heat wave engulfing Weifang and temperatures reaching 37 degrees Celsius during the day, Canada Soccer’s U-17 team will get an opportunity to experience playing in difficult conditions, a reality of international competition, that prepares players for future fixtures. Additionally, many members of the young squad will wear the maple leaf on their chest for the first time.
“For many of the players this tournament will be the first time they put on the Canadian jersey in international competition and it represents the beginning of their journey through the Canada Soccer system, a pressure that can’t be underestimated,” said Priestman. “For others who have played in this tournament, or a prior FIFA Women’s World Cup at the youth level, it’s an opportunity to continue their development and bring their experience to the rest of the squad. There are some really difficult weather conditions here in China, and with that, the group must adapt and learn how to play in high temperatures, which will help them when they progress to qualification for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup.”
In the lead up to the FIFA youth tournaments slated for next year, there will be an additional development camp in 2018, as well as a CONCACAF tournament to qualify for FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup expected early in the year.
“Our objective, for all our EXCEL players, continues to focus on development through our nationally aligned talent development system to ensure a progression towards the Women’s National Team and the top level of women’s football,” said Priestman. “These tournaments, in alignment with their national and regional training environments, is crucial to truly maximize our curriculum and reach our potential in producing world class players.
Canada Soccer Women’s National EXCEL Program brings together the best with the best at the national youth level. Operating across the U-14 to U-20 age groups, the program is designed to deliver an aligned talent structure and system that progresses more top players to Canada’s Women’s National Team.
Roster (By Name, Year Born, Club and Hometown)
Oluwateniola (Teni) Akindoju, 2001, Soccer Nova Scotia REX Program / Dunbrack Soccer Club,
Aaliyah Scott, 2001, Markham Soccer Club, Pickering, ON | OPDL
Jayde Riviere, 2001, Markham Soccer Club, Pickering, ON | OPDL
Maliah De Rosario, 2001, Markham Soccer Club | OPDL
Serita Thurton, 2002, Markham Soccer Club, Ajax, ON | OPDL
Anna Karpenko, 2002, Vaughan Soccer Club, | OPDL
Maya Antoine, , Vaughan Soccer Club, Vaughan, ON | OPDL
Maya Ladhani, 2002, Vaughan Soccer Club, | OPDL
Olivia Scott, 2001, Aurora Youth Soccer Club, Aurora, ON | OPDL
Sonia Walk, 2002, North Toronto Nitros, | OPDL
Kaila Novak, 2002, FC London Academy,
Isabella Hanisch, 2002, Ottawa South United Club | OPDL
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12 ONTARIO PLAYERS CALLED FOR U-17 CHINA FOUR NATIONS TOURNAMENT
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l Young, 2001, Ottawa Fury,
Jordyn Huitema, 2001, Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite BC Soccer Rex, Chilliwack, BC
Caitlin Shaw, 2001, Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite BC Soccer Rex,
Maya Rogers, 2003, Vancouver Whitecaps FC Girls Elite BC Soccer Rex, Vancouver, BC
Julianne Vallerand, 2001, Quebec REX / Varennes, Terrebonne, QC
Audrey Chelsie François, 2004, Quebec REX / CS Monteuil U15 F AAA, Laval, QC
Elisabeth Tsé, 2002, Quebec REX / Phénix des Rivières de Quebec, Quebec City, QC
Sophie Guilmette, 2001, Quebec REX / Lakeshore SC,
Lara Kazandjian, 2002, Quebec REX / Lakeshore SC,
Latifah Abdu, 2001, Lakeshore U16AAA, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC
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