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
Racquel Partovi – Whitecaps FC Girls Elite Academy
Players of the Month – March
Kootenays East
Name: Reese Niedermayer
Birth Year: 2010
What her coaches say: Reese has been an excellent player over the season and I’m proud to announce her as the East Kootenay Player of the Month! Her growth this season has been great to watch and has come a long way since the beginning of the program. She has improved plenty in both the technical and mental elements of the game. She demonstrates confidence on the ball as she is unafraid to take players on 1v1 and has really pushed herself out of her comfort zone by participating with the older players in Caps to College. Other coaches in the program praise her on her coachability and commitment to the sport. She has been awesome to work with over the last several months and I look forward to seeing how much further she will progress in the game. Keep up the good work Reese, well done!
Kootenays South
Name: Sophie Veitch
Birth Year: 2007
What her coaches say: Sophie has really grown as a player in these last few months. She has entered the senior Caps to College team and immediately become an irreplaceable part of the team. Sophie was fantastic in our recent Penticton games, dominating the game in possession and out of possession. Keep up the great work! Congrats, Sophie!
Kootenays West
Name: Fiona Rooney-Frederick
Birth Year: 2007
What her coaches say: Fiona has massively stepped up in her Grade 11 year with the Kootenay Caps to College program. She is becoming a leader both on and off the field. Not only does Fiona demonstrate great calmness and game understanding when she steps on the field, but she competes and battles to the best of her ability every time. One thing we keep telling Fiona is to believe in her ability as she has the tools to make things happen! Fantastic month, Fiona, this is a well-deserved award!
Name: Luke Cunningham
Birth Year: 2012
What his coaches say: Luke has really come into his own these past few months and has taken his game to the next level. His pace is electric, his determination is endless and his vest for the game is infectious. He is a pleasure to coach and always gives 110% to every single training session. Well done Dash
Name: Kennedy Kergen
Birth Year: 2007
What her coaches say: Kennedy exhibits a positive outlook and attitude on and off the field. She is a great teammate and is consistently pushing herself and others in training. We are excited to select Kennedy as our March Player of the Month
Name: Michael Allt
Birth Year: 2008
What his coaches say: Michael continues to excel in the NS Prospects program. A composed technical midfielder with leadership qualities and the ability to create and score goals, Michael is also a consistently good trainer and teammate. Among his accomplishments in the last few months is being identified by Canada Soccer on the long list of the U15 Canadian National Team. Michael also spent time in Vancouver training and playing with the U16 MLS Academy team and will be attending the Whitecaps FC Academy Showcase with the NS Prospects team in April. Well done Michael
Kelowna
Name: Knox Munday
Birth Year: 2014
What his coaches say: Knox joined our programs in partnership with Kelowna City FC last year and has been a great addition to the KCFC 2014 team. He is a hard-working player that never gives up. Knox is performing very well in training and games, especially when playing on the left wing. He has a good awareness of the game, always looking to assist his teammates and score. His left foot is very strong, showing great potential in 1×1 dueling and finishing. Also, Knox did a great job this year on the Winter Skill Challenge! Congratulations on being the player of the month, Knox! Keep working hard and I am sure you will become a great soccer player!
Name: Sybil Bechervaise
Birth Year: 2012
What her coaches say: Sybil has excellent athleticism and speed and excels at dribbling in those 1v1 situations. She is continually working at improving her technique and game understanding. She is very composed in front of goal and an excellent finisher scoring many goals for her team. Sybil also has a great attitude to learning more about the game
Name: Blake MacDonald
Birth Year: 2012
What his coaches say: Blake consistently shows good composure on the ball, has great vision and awareness and demonstrates good decision-making under pressure. He always gives his best effort, is very coachable and a great team player who loves the game
Mainland – Girls
Name: Kinsley Fritz
Birth Year: 2012
What her coaches say: Kinsley is a long time member of our Girls Academy and works hard to improve her skills every week. As a multi sport athlete, Kinsley enjoys a challenge. Kinsley shows great technique in her 1v1 duels. Coaches felt Kinsley was excelling within her own age group and have now extended her an invite to train up an age group to continue to stretch her abilities and challenge her in new ways. Keep up the great work, Kinsley!
Mainland – Boys
Name: Amos Kazimirski
Birth Year: 2010
What his coaches say: Amos shows a real dedication to the sport and his own personal development. We enjoy seeing Amos on each Sunday he is with us, he always comes in with a big smile and desire to work hard. Amos has made some nice improvements in his game including his 1v1 attacking and defending. Keep working hard Amos!
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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