BMO Featured Players
Whitecaps FC and BMO share a commitment to developing young soccer talent through a coast-to-coast network of Whitecaps BMO Academy Centres.
With World Cup 2026 fast approaching, get to know below some of your future Canadian stars with our Whitecaps FC BMO “Ones to Watch” and “Players of the Month”
Ones to Watch
Jeevan Badwal – Whitecaps FC BMO MLS Academy
Players of the Month – April
Name: Siyrah Banga
Birth Year: 2012
What her coaches say: She is very keen and willing in to learn. Siyrah is on time, coming to train with a willingness to improve. Well done, Siyrah!
Name: Priya Barry
Birth Year: 2012
What her coaches say: Priya always comes to each session prepared and ready to give her best effort. She’s a great teammate within each session, and assists in creating a positive training environment for all!
Name: Aliyah Pickett
Birth Year: 2012
What her coaches say: Aliyah has work-rate and bravery within each session, always striving to progress her skills and technique.
Name: Danica Zaruba
Birth Year: 2008
What her coaches say: Danica had a strong showcase in Vancouver, making strong runs and providing a target player to play off of. Danica helped in building strong team chemistry and showed a great attitude. She’s set up to have a great season. Congratulations Danica!
Name: Amare Boateng
Birth Year: 2008
What his coaches say: Amare had a great showcase in Vancouver scoring goals and creating opportunities for his teammates. Great work rate off the ball and solid play defensively should set Amare up for a great season. Congratulations Amare!
Name: Timofy Kir’Yanaki-Natashyn
Birth Year: 2008
What his coaches say: Timofy has shown incredible focus and composure throughout the month, consistently demonstrating a calm yet driven temperament. His relentless desire to get forward and take on defenders, combined with gritty determination and an ability to stay in the zone under pressure, makes him a standout performer in the program.
Name: Michael Asante
Birth Year: 2011
What his coaches say: Michael had some excellent performances at the Whitecaps FC Academy Showcase in Vancouver with the Nova Scotia Boys Prospects. He showed an ability to hold the ball up as a striker, skill and creativity to link up with teammates and keep possession and speed to find space in behind to score and create goal-scoring opportunities. Well done Michael.
Kamloops
Name: Fatima Nahle
Birth Year: 2012
What her coaches say: Fatima is new to our academy this phase but comes to every training session with a smile on her face and a willingness to want to learn. She has a great attitude and listens really well to the coaching staff and wants to get better every day. The coaching staff enjoys working with her and helping her to get better in her soccer journey! Great work Fatima!
Name: Everett Conolly
Birth Year: 2017
What his coaches say: Everett is new to our academy this phase and very young but has come in and shown a great desire to want to learn and play the game. He is a pleasure to coach and you can see he has a great love for the game at a very young age! Great work Everett!
Kelowna
Name: Eva Pap
Birth Year: 2016
What her coaches say: Eva has been making fantastic progress this season with our partner club, Kelowna City FC! Her technical ability has come a long way, and it’s been so great to see how committed she is during both training and games. She shows up ready to give her best every time, always eager to learn and improve. What’s really stood out lately is her growing leadership—her teammates are starting to really look up to her, and she sets a great example with her attitude and effort. Keep going, Eva! We’re super proud of you and can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve next!
Name: Alice Turnbull
Birth Year: 2010
What her coaches say: Alice has made a huge impact during her first few months in the SASK EXCEL program. Her desire to improve and meet her development objectives are evident every time she steps on the field. Alice makes an impact in every training session and every competition. She meets every challenge given to her in every moment of the game.
PLAYER | BMO ACADEMY CENTRE |
Addis & Semegn Atkinson | Kootenay BMO Academy Centre |
Alessandro Calado | Manitoba BMO Academy Centre |
Alesandro Comita | Kamloops BMO Academy Centre |
Alexis Tsaprailis | London BMO Academy Centre |
Anyang & Athiei Achiek | Newfoundland and Labrador BMO Academy Centre |
Brandon Tam | London BMO Academy Centre |
Camren Strang | Newfoundland BMO Academy Centre |
Ebalo Amuri | Manitoba BMO Academy Centre |
Elizabeth Hanson | Saskatchewan BMO Academy Centre |
Ellie Lancaster | Nova Scotia BMO Academy Centre |
Iba Oching | Whitecaps FC Girls Elite BMO Academy |
Ire Awosokanre | Nova Scotia BMO Academy |
Isaac Boehmer | Okanagan BMO Academy Centre |
Jacqueline Cardy | London BMO Academy Centre |
Joe Hanson | Yukon BMO Academy Centre |
Kimia Kassanda | Alberta BMO Academy Centre |
Kyle Steenstra | Alberta BMO Academy Centre |
Mihail Gherasimencov | BMO Whitecaps FC MLS Academy |
Molly Mertin | Northwest BMO Academy Centre |
Owen Antoniuk | Alberta BMO Academy Centre |
Riad Jaha | PEI BMO Academy Centre |
Sarina Tait | Kelowna BMO Academy Centre |
Senna Olivier | Okanagan BMO Academy Centre |
Taya Short | Kootenays West BMO Academy Centre |
Thomas Hasal | Saskatchewan BMO Academy Centre |
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