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U16 Boys Hazem Elmarakby | 2026 Grad | ATT | Vaughan SC Elmarakby is a “can’t miss” attacking prospect coming out of Vaughan SC. Preferring to line up out wide on the right, the left-footed wizard has that intangible quality of creating chances out of nothing on sheer will alone. The captain of his 2008-born […]

Avery Shafer | 2024 Grad | RW | Calgary West PDP 06 Shafer’s a massive threat going forward. She picks the right moments to receive a pass to her feet, while also threatening space in behind effectively. She’s confident in her 1v1 abilities when she is able to isolate the fullback and take them on.

The Playbook | 2023 Vancouver Whitecaps Showcase (GIRLS) Kaylee Hunter | 2026 Grad | ST | Calgary REX Hunter is an electric striker. She already moves around the pitch like a professional striker. Her hold-up play is excellent as she is able to bring midfielders into the attack by choosing the right player to link

The Playbook | 2023 Vancouver Whitecaps Showcase (BOYS) Ali Majed | 2025 Grad | CM | Edmonton MLS Majed is an elegant midfielder who moves around the pitch very well. He glides across the pitch picking out passes and switching the point of attack at will. More of a deep-lying midfielder, he likes to pick

U16 Girls Alexandra Osieck | 2026 Grad | CB | Markham SC 08G Osieck demonstrated her massive potential throughout the tournament for Markham SC. She has great size and is able to break lines with her passing over varying ranges. Where Osieck truly shines is in her defensive capabilities as she is hard to beat and

The Generation Adidas Cup took place in Bradenton, Florida April 1st-9th as 49 different clubs from 11 countries competed at the U15 (2008 and younger) and U17 (2006 and younger) championships. We at the Playbook had the opportunity to watch the ‘Group Stage’ of the event which featured (3) 60 minute games in 3 days.

1st Team Emma Sparrow | 2024 Grad | GK | Vancouver Island Wave Sparrow demonstrated great command of her box during the event. She is constantly communicating with her defenders to make sure her side is organized defensively. She is a great shot-stopper and distributes the ball efficiently for her team. Sienna Church | 2025

1st Team Graydon Sherle | 2024 Grad | GK | Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC Sherle has great command of his box and communicates extremely efficiently with his defenders to keep the defense organized. His distribution with his feet is very good and is able to pick out a pass to break the opponents press. He’s a

It was the “Jr 401 Derby” this past Sunday, as CF Montreal Academy made the trip up to Toronto, Ontario to face Toronto FC Academy in MLS Next action at the U15 & U17 level.  At the U15 level, the ‘Baby Reds’ defeated CF Montreal 3-0 & at the U17 level the two sides played