The FTF Toronto Summer Combine, held at Creditview Sandalwood Park from July 14th to 16th, was a vibrant showcase of talent! The three-day event kicked off with testing on Day 1, featuring the 40-yard dash, 5-10-5 agility test, fitness assessment, and vertical jump. Days 2 and 3 focused on gameplay, offering players the opportunity to be coached by college coaches from across North America. These competitive matches allowed participants to impress the attending coaches, both in person and via live stream. The combine was an exciting display of skill, and we are eager to highlight the top performers:
Overall MVP – Sunny Noble | LW | Ilderton Ignite Elite | 2028 Grad
Sunny Noble, a 2028 Grad from Ilderton Ignite Elite, was crowned Overall MVP after a strong showing over the course of the combine. Sunny impressed everyone at the combine with her mix of technical ability and physicality. She was constantly looking to receive the ball to feet and drive at her fullback, engaging them 1v1. In these situations she would use a combination of pace and tricks to beat her fullbacks and get into the opponent’s box. A strong ball-striker with an eye for goal, Sunny created plenty of chances for her teammates as well, proving her worth as both a goalscoring and creative winger. Sunny also showed she was a dual-threat offensively, looking to receive the ball in-behind and to feet. She capped off her performances with an excellent hat-trick.
Goalkeeper MVP – Clare Morrallee | GK | Hamilton United | 2028 Grad
Clare Morrallee, a 2028 Grad from Hamilton United, earned Goalkeeper MVP after a dominating display through the two days. Standing at an impressive 5’11, Clare consistently used her size to her advantage. Her defending of crosses impressed – she commanded her six-yard box well, looking to get a hand to any ball coming into her zone. Clare’s composure with the ball at her feet was impressive, and she displayed great accuracy with a variety of passes. Her strengths showed the most in 1v1 situations – she did an excellent job of making herself as big as possible, and pulled off a number of impressive saves.
Defender MVP – Elle Iarusso | CB | Soo United | 2028 Grad
Elle Iarusso, a 2028 Grad from Soo United, was awarded Defender MVP for an imposing performance at the heart of the back line. Elle proved to be a tough test for opposing attackers, with a combination of physicality and game understanding. She never shied away from a physical duel and showed high levels of anticipation to step to an opponent about to receive the ball, doing well to put them off. Elle arguably impressed more with her quality on the ball. She displayed an excellent passing range, whether it was a pass through the lines into a midfielder or a long switch out to the opposite winger. Her composure under pressure was also on display, as she consistently got away from pressing forwards with quick feet. Elle proved she could be an asset to any team looking for a ball-playing defender.
Midfielder MVP – Jessica Pang | CAM | Liverpool FC IA | 2029 Grad
Jessica Pang, a 2029 Grad from Liverpool FC IA, earned Midfielder MVP after a dominant attacking performance. Jessica showed not only fantastic technical ability, but also a high-level of football IQ from an attacking midfielder. Throughout the combine, she impressed with her vision, the ability to find a pass that no one else would think of. She displayed an excellent passing range and ball-striking ability, consistently using both feet to execute her actions. Her ability to turn in tight spaces and receive on the half-turn also stood out – she was able to find space where there didn’t seem to be any. Jessica ran the show whenever she was on the pitch and showed a game understanding beyond her years.
Attacker MVP – Nicole Rossi | ST | Oakville SC | 2028 Grad
Nicole Rossi, a 2028 Grad from Oakville SC, earned Attacker MVP after finishing as the top goalscorer at the combine and impressing with her overall play. She managed to score an impressive 5 goals in 4 games, adding 2 assists as well. Nicole was constantly running in behind to get 1v1 against the goalkeeper, and she would also make runs into the wide channels, finding space on the wing to either cut in and shoot or set up a teammate in the box. Out of possession, Nicole would consistently press opposition defenders and fight for loose balls. She showed a great understanding of how to use her physicality, defenders were struggling to knock her off the ball once she got into stride. Nicole’s display over the combine was an impressive showing of clinicality and physicality.
Young Player MVP – Blake Shepherd | CM | Liverpool FC IA | 2030 Grad
Blake Shepherd, a 2030 Grad from Liverpool FC IA, earned Young Player MVP after an impressive display in the middle of the park. Despite being the youngest player at the combine, Blake showed her level every time she stepped onto the pitch. Her technical ability stood out every time she was on the ball – an excellent first touch, even under pressure. Blake displayed an excellent understanding of when to carry the ball and when to find a teammate in a better position. She also showed an excellent ability to get out of pressure in different ways, using a variety of tricks and flicks. Blake displayed an impressive physical ability, especially her engine. Despite the heat, Blake never stopped looking to win the ball back – pressing and closing down opponents, never scared to get into a physical battle. Her excellent showing marks her as one to watch for the future.
First Team All-Combine:
GK – Clare Morrallee | GK | Hamilton United | 2028
DEF – Elle Iarusso | CB | Soo United | 2028
DEF – Sarah Olivieri | CB | Hamilton United | 2028
DEF – Nikita Ochoa | LB/RB | Oakville SC | 2029
MID – Xueqing (Claire) Zeng | CDM | Aurora SC | 2028
MID – Jessica Pang | CAM | Liverpool FC IA | 2029
MID – Blake Shepherd | CM | Liverpool FC IA | 2030
MID – Olivia Pereira | CM | Oakville SC | 2028
FWD – Quinn Smith | LW | Liverpool FC IA | 2028
FWD – Sunny Noble | LW | Ilderton Ignite Elite | 2028
FWD – Nicole Rossi | ST | Oakville SC | 2028
Second Team All-Combine:
GK – Paisley Bjorkenstam | GK | BVB IA | 2027
DEF – Isabella Edwards | CB | Vaughan SC | 2029
DEF – Francesca Aguiar | CB | Rush Canada | 2028
DEF – Caroline Carvalho | RB | Toronto High Park FC | 2028
MID – Lucy McIntyre | CM | Liverpool FC IA | 2028
MID – Scarlett Quira | CAM | Liverpool FC IA | 2028
MID – Claragh McCollum | CDM | Hamilton United | 2028
FWD – Alana-Rae Timoll | LW | Markham SC | 2028
FWD – Victoria Costa | ST | Richmond Hill SC | 2029
FWD – Abigail Froggatt | ST | East York | 2028
FWD – Kamryn Porco | RW | Liverpool FC IA | 2029
Third Team All-Combine:
GK – Riann Lilbourne | GK | Ilderton Ignite Elite | 2028
DEF – Violet Caskanette | CB | London TFC | 2028
DEF – Adrianna Madrick | RB | Oakville SC | 2028
DEF – Emma Auciello | CB | Markham SC | 2029
MID – Abby Hardy | CM | Alliance FC London | 2029
MID – Lily Jamieson | CAM | Rush Canada | 2029
MID – Maia Ziolek | CM | Aurora SC | 2028
MID – Emily Toma | CAM | North Toronto Nitros | 2029
FWD – Selena Gonzaga | LW | Burlington SC | 2028
FWD – Georgia Leeney | ST | Rush Canada | 2029
FWD – Sophia Maduri | RW | Vaughan SC | 2029
All Combine – Honorable Mentions:
Gia Hill | LW | Oakville SC | 2028
Cara Bisasor | CM | Hamilton United | 2028
Kiera Dyl | CAM | Barrie SC | 2029
Kyla Machuca | CAM | Rush Canada | 2028
Willow Schelter | RW | North Toronto Nitros | 2029
Hailey DeMederios | 2028 | Mississauga Soccer Academy | 2028
Ella Yetman | LW | Juventus Academy Niagara | 2029
Avery Zink | CAM | Rush Canada | 2029
Rylie Gilchrist | RW | Richmond Hill SC | 2028
Zoey Taylor | CAM | Alliance FC | 2029
Jessie Hudson | CAM | Whitecaps London | 2029
Sarah McMullen | CM | North Toronto Nitros | 2028
Samantha Brister-Burgoyne | CB | Ottawa TFC | 2028
