Youth Teams Triumph at 2025 National Championships

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The 2025 National Championships showcased a remarkable display of talent as several youth teams claimed their first national titles. The event was held on Thanksgiving Monday, featuring thrilling matches across Canada.

Youth Teams Triumph at 2025 National Championships

Glen Shields Juventus FC and Suburban FC emerged victorious in the U-17 Cup, while CS Optimum Victoriaville and Milton Magic FC celebrated success in the U-15 Cup. Hosted in Kamloops, British Columbia, and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, these competitions were significant milestones for the teams.

Champions of the U-17 Cup

Girls’ U-17 Final: Glen Shields Juventus FC (Toronto, Ontario) defeated PEI FC Charlottetown with a score of 3-2. Victoria Pimenta was awarded the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.
Boys’ U-17 Final: Suburban FC (Bedford, Nova Scotia) secured their title with a 2-1 victory over Saskatoon Alliance. Michael Allt received the MVP honor.

Winners of the U-15 Cup

Girls’ U-15 Final: CS Optimum Victoriaville (Québec) triumphed over Winnipeg Phoenix FC with a commanding score of 3-0. Fée Houde was named MVP.
Boys’ U-15 Final: Milton Magic FC (Milton, Ontario) secured a narrow 1-0 win against Saguenay Lac Saint-Jean. Ethan Secondino was recognized as MVP.

Significance of the Championships

This year’s event marked a record high for Canada Soccer’s national amateur competitions, with 580 youth teams participating in qualifying events from September 2024 to September 2025. A total of 48 teams made it to the championships.

Canada Soccer’s Youth Competitions Network plays a vital role in the development of young athletes, facilitating their journey from amateur to professional and international levels. The National Championships, held in October, serve as a pinnacle event, providing growth opportunities for Canadian youth soccer players.

For complete schedules and results from the National Championships, visit El-Balad.