Nominees announced, voting opened for annual Canada Soccer Player Awards

Canada Soccer has announced the list of nominees for the 2015 Canada Soccer Player Awards, with voting open today for both media and coaches. At the top of the list are the nominees for the 2015 BMO Canadian Players of the Year award, celebrating the top male and top female footballers from the 2015 calendar year.

Voting for the 2015 BMO Canadian Players of the Year award is split between media and coaches from coast to coast to coast across Canada. Voting is open from Monday 30 November to Friday 11 December.

Canadian coaches also have the opportunity to vote for both the Canadian U-20 Players of the Year and the Canadian U-17 Players of the Year. Voting for these two categories will be split between national team coaches and other coaches, including those from the Canada Soccer A & B Licences.

The 2015 Canada Soccer Player Awards will be announced from 11-18 December, with the Canadian Para Soccer Player of the Year (selected by the national team) the first announcement on 11 December. The two Canadian U-17 Players of the Year will be announced on 14 December, the two Canadian U-20 Players of the Year will be announced on 15 December, and the two BMO Canadian Players of the Year will be announced 17 and 18 December.

This marks the 23rd year since the Canada Soccer Player Awards were introduced in 1993. The awards recognise player performances with both the national teams and their respective club teams.

Canada Soccer, in partnership with its membership and its partners, provides leadership in the pursuit of excellence in soccer, both at the national and international levels. Canada Soccer not only strives to lead Canada to victory, but also encourages Canadians to a life-long passion for soccer. For more details on Canada Soccer, visit the official website at migmultidev-canada-soccer.pantheonsite.io

BMO Canadian Players of the Year

Voting by Canadian media and coaches, selecting first choice, second choice, and third choice. The award celebrates Canada Soccer’s top footballers in recognition of their 2015 achievements with both the National Team and their respective club teams. Winners to be announced on 17 and 18 December.

Canada Soccer Men’s National Team Program (#CANMNT)
Name / Club / Hometown
– Milan Borjan | BUL / PFK Ludogorets Razgrad | Hamilton, ON
– Julian de Guzman | CAN / Ottawa Fury FC | Scarborough, ON
– Atiba Hutchinson | TUR / Beşiktaş JK | Brampton, ON
– Dejan Jaković | JPN / Shimizu S-Pulse | Etobicoke, ON
– Cyle Larin | USA / Orlando City SC | Brampton, ON
– Samuel Piette | ESP / Racing Ferrol | Le Gardeur, QC
– Tosaint Ricketts | TUR / Boluspor FC | Edmonton, AB
– Kenny Stamatopoulos | SWE / AIK Fotbol | Markham, ON
– Adam Straith | NOR / Fredrikstad FK | Victoria, BC

Canada Soccer Women’s National Team Program (#CANWNT)
Name / Club / Hometown
– Josée Bélanger | SWE / FC Rosengård | Coaticook, QC
– Kadeisha Buchanan | USA / West Virginia U. | Brampton, ON
– Allysha Chapman | USA / Houston Dash | Courtice, ON
– Ashley Lawrence | USA / West Virginia U. | Caledon East, ON
– Erin McLeod | USA / Houston Dash | Edmonton & Calgary, AB
– Sophie Schmidt | GER / FFC Frankfurt | Abbotsford, BC
– Desiree Scott | ENG / Notts County Ladies | Winnipeg, MB
– Christine Sinclair | USA / Portland Thorns FC | Burnaby, BC

Canadian U-20 Players of the Year

Voting by Canadian coaches, selecting first choice, second choice, and third choice. Winners to be announced on 15 December.

Canada Soccer Men’s U-20 Program (#canm20) – players born 1995 or later
Name / Club / Hometown
– Fraser Aird | SCO / Glasgow Rangers FC | Scarborough, ON
– Kianz Froese | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC | Winnipeg, MB
– Luca Gasparotto | SCO / Greenock Morton FC | Ajax, ON
– Cyle Larin | USA / Orlando City SC | Brampton, ON
– Michael Petrasso | ENG / Queens Park Rangers | Woodbridge, ON
– Chris Serban | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 | Calgary, AB

Canada Soccer Women’s U-20 Program (#canw20) – players born 1996 or later
Name / Club / Hometown
– Gabrielle Carle | CAN / Dynamo de Québec | Lévis, QC
– Jessie Fleming | CAN / London Nor’West SC | London, ON
– Sarah Kinzner | CAN / Calgary Foothills SC & USA / University of Colorado | Calgary, AB
– Marie Levasseur | CAN / CS Haute St-Charles & USA / U. Memphis | Stoneham, QC
– Sarah Stratigakis | CAN / Unionville-Milliken SC | Woodbridge, ON
– Sura Yekka | CAN / Brams United SC & USA / University of Michigan | Mississauga, ON

Canadian U-17 Players of the Year

Voting by Canadian coaches, selecting first choice, second choice, and third choice. Winners to be announced on 14 December.

Canada Soccer Men’s U-17 Program (#canm17) – players born 1998 or later
Name / Club / Hometown
– Gabriel Boakye | CAN / Toronto FC II | Richmond Hill, ON
– Tristan Borges | CAN / Toronto FC II | Toronto, ON
– Kadin Chung | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2 | Port Coquitlam, BC
– Duwayne Ewart | CAN / Vaughan SC | Scarborough, ON
– Harrison Paton | ENG / Fulham FC U-18 Academy | Kitchener, ON
– Ballou Tabla | CAN / Académie Impact Montréal | Montréal, QC

Canada Soccer Women’s U-17 Program (#canw17) – players born 1999 or later
Name / Club / Hometown
– Kennedy Faulknor | CAN / Unionville-Milliken SC | Markham, ON
– Vital Kats | CAN / Scarborough GS United | Toronto, ON
– Lysianne Proulx | CAN / AS Varennes | Boucherville, QC
– Emma Regan | CAN / Vancouver Whitecaps Girls Elite | Vancouver, BC
– Deanne Rose | CAN / Scarborough GS United | Alliston, ON
– Sarah Stratigakis | CAN / Unionville-Milliken SC | Woodbridge, ON