Canada’s top U16 Boys (2010) youth soccer teams, ranked after a defining 2026 postseason.
How the November rankings were determined
This age group saw some of the biggest movement in November, with Calgary Foothills surging, North Vancouver earning a debut and two Ontario postseason performers joining the list. FTF Scout considers national and provincial championship results, league performance, direct matchups, strength of opposition, FTF showcase results and the complete 2026 season. PDP National Championships are evaluated at a higher competitive tier than Toyota National Championships where both apply; a strong tournament result does not automatically override an otherwise superior season.
Canada’s Top 10 — Team-by-Team Breakdown
#1 AS Laval
Quebec · PLSJQ — AS Laval retains first place as the benchmark for this birth year, supported by its strong PLSJQ season and the totality of its 2026 results.
#2 North Mississauga SC
Ontario · OPDL — North Mississauga climbs one place to second on a competitive OPDL résumé and sustained high-level results.
#3 Calgary Foothills
Alberta · APDL — Calgary Foothills climbs four spots. An unbeaten 6-0-0 opening to the cited APDL standings provides a compelling case for a top-three position.
#4 Coastal FC
British Columbia · BCSPL — Coastal holds fourth, reflecting its performance against quality BCSPL opposition across the campaign.
#5 North Vancouver FC
British Columbia · BCSPL — The BCSPL leaders enter the rankings in fifth. Their provincial form warrants immediate recognition in the national top ten.
#6 Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC
British Columbia · BCSPL — Coquitlam drops one position but remains one of BC’s standout teams in a deep age group.
#7 Burlington SC
Ontario · OPDL — Burlington moves to seventh, with its OPDL-level résumé keeping it competitive among established national programs.
#8 Edmonton BTB
Alberta · APDL — BTB drops five places as other provincial and postseason results reshape the list. Its overall program quality still earns a top-ten spot.
#9 Vaughan SC
Ontario · OPDL — Vaughan makes its debut following a strong FTF Fall Showdown run, including a win over Bryst FA in the final.
#10 Glen Shields Juventus
Ontario · I-Model — Ontario I-Model champions Glen Shields Juventus break into the top ten after adding a significant provincial title to their résumé.
Honourable Mentions — Unranked
Notable honourable mentions include Bryst FA, RED Academy of Soccer, Ottawa South United, Woodstock, FC Toronto, CS Longueuil, Celtix Haut-Richelieu, Langley United, Surrey United, St. Albert Impact and Saskatoon Alliance Black. For the full 39-team unranked list, consult the official ranking graphic.
What these rankings mean
The Top 10 is an editorial assessment of performance and competitive context—not an official Canada Soccer ranking. Teams outside the top ten remain important to the national picture, and honourable mentions are deliberately unranked. The graphic above is the definitive list and reflects the finalized November 2026 positions.FTF Scout / FTF Canada · November 2026 · National Youth Soccer Rankings