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

Players of the Month – November

Name: Parker Klein
Birth Year: 2009
What his coaches say: Great work-rate and spirit within each session, striving to improve.
Kootenays South
Name: Charlie Boone
Birth Year: 2013
What his coaches say: Charlie is really establishing himself as a top competitor in our Kootenay Development Academy. Charlie works tirelessly with and witihout the ball and is a role model for those in the group. Coaches have been really impressed with how Charlie is starting to dominate games and make much more of an impact with and without the ball. Overall, what a great start to the season, very well done Charlie!
Kootenays West
Name: Casey Tyler
Birth Year: 2014
What his coaches say: In his first year in our Development Academy, Casey has started off the season really strong! He is a highly skillful player and loves havnig the ball at his feet, but Casey has really impressed the coaching staff recently with his commitment to winning the ball back and competing with intensity when we loses iit. Overall, a very good start to the season, well done Casey!
Name: Cassie Molina
Birth Year: 2010
What her coaches say: Cassie displays positive attacking skills with the ability to ask questions of defenders and very good awareness. She brings a very positive attitude to training every morning.
Name: Genevieve Sherlock
Birth Year: 2010
What her coaches say: Genevieve is an athletic central midfielder who has demonstrated excellent training habits and consistent effort since the start of the Prospects program this fall. A tireless player who is always moving and looking to get on the ball in build-up, Genevieve is also developing and adding more tools to her game and is also an attacking threat going forward. We look forward to her continued growth and development over the coming months.
Kamloops
Name: Emma Barwise
Birth Year: 2011
What her coaches say: Emma has been with our program for close to 3 years. Emma has grown into a very solid player and has continually improved her technical and physical skills. She is a very determined player with an excellent mindset and attitude. We as a coaching staff enjoy working with Emma as she continually wants to grow and get better in the game! Great work!
Name: Weston Greer
Birth Year: 2011
What his coaches say: Weston has been with our program for close to 3 years and has steadily improved his technical skills and training habits and becoming a very solid player. We as a coaching staff enjoy working with him and seeing him improve and enjoy the game more and more everyday! Great work!
Kelowna
Name: Macai McIntosh
Birth Year: 2015
What his coaches say: Macai, a standout member of the U9 Kelowna City FC squad (Network Parter), has truly impressed us this season, especially with his exceptional performance in the recent Richmond tournament. His vision and awareness on the field are impressive, consistently creating opportunities and reading the game with remarkable insight. Macai also demonstrated impressive leadership skills, guiding his teammates and setting an example with his dedication and positive attitude. It’s been a pleasure to watch him grow and excel. Keep up the fantastic work, Macai—your hard work and commitment are setting you on the path to becoming a top player!
Mainland – Girls
Name: Mariana Serna
Birth Year: 2011
What her coaches say: Mariana has excelled this month in her performances and character. Her technique on the dribble, especially her change of direction with pace, along with her vision and awareness have led to much success in her decision-making and finishing, week in and week out. She also has an incredibly positive and fearless attitude that makes her a joy for us all to coach. Keep it up, Mariana!
Mainland – Boys
Name: Zion Khan
Birth Year: 2014
What his coaches say: Zion is brand new to the Academy from overseas and has fit in seamlessly from his first touch. He has a uniquely strong ability to dribble with deception in order to throw off his opponents, in addition to a stellar work rate on and off the ball. We are very excited to watch his development continue in the coming weeks and months. Keep it going, Zion!
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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