Duncan wins National Para Award in back-to-back years
Duncan McDonald has been named Canada Soccer’s 2025 Para Player of the Year as selected by the National Team Program.
The Canada Soccer Para Soccer Player of the Year award celebrates Canada’s top Para Soccer player.
McDonald had an excellent 2025 for Canada Soccer’s Para Soccer National Team (CANPARA) leading Canada to a fourth-place finish at the 2025 IFCPF Copa América in Moldonado, Uruguay this October. Leading the line at the back, he finished in the tournament lead in tackles and blocked shots. Canada produced stellar results, defeating Chile 3:2 and CP Soccer US 2:1 as they just missed the podium slots at the tournament. At the age of 25, McDonald has a bright future ahead of him as he looks to lead CANPARA at future tournaments.
“As in the previous year, our captain and leader, Samuel Charron, was recovering from a second Achilles tendon injury and was limited in his playing time. As a result, Duncan stepped up as captain and provided outstanding leadership both on and off the field. He played every minute of every match at the 2025 IFCPF Copa América, operating at centre back, and led the tournament in tackles and blocked shots. He was a standout performer throughout the entire competition.” – Drew Ferguson, Head Coach of Canada Soccer’s Para Soccer National Team
Canada Soccer will announce their 2025 Canada Soccer Player Awards winners this week. Voting for the 2025 Players of the Year is underway. Canada Soccer coaching staffs from their respective programs will determine Canada Soccer’s Young, Futsal and Para Players of the Year.
2025 Canada Soccer Player Awards Schedule
December 11 – Canada Soccer Player of the Year nominees announced
December 15 – Canada Soccer Futsal Player of the Year winner announced
December 15 – Allstate Good Hands® Award winners announced
December 16 – Canada Soccer Para Player of the Year winner announced
December 17 – Canada Soccer Young Player of the Year winners announced
December 17 – Canada Soccer Player of the Year voting closes
December 18 – Canada Soccer Player of the Year Top 3 finalists announced
December 19 – Canada Soccer Player of the Year winners announced
Canada Soccer Para Player of the Year – Past Winners
|
Year |
Winner |
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2025 |
Duncan McDonald |
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2024 |
Duncan McDonald |
|
2023 |
Samuel Charron |
|
2022 |
Samuel Charron |
|
2019 |
Samuel Charron |
|
2018 |
Damien Wojtiw |
|
2017 |
Jamie Ackinclose |
|
2016 |
Samuel Charron |
|
2015 |
Trevor Stiles |
|
2014 |
Liam Stanley |
|
2013 |
Liam Stanley |
|
2012 |
Brendon McAdam |
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