Maria Saavedra '23 Recruiting Profile
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My name is Maria Jose Saavedra, I've been playing soccer competitively since I was 10. I have had the opportunity to play tournaments indoor and outdoor in Canada and United States, where I have played a prominent role. In 2020 I was offered a spot on a High Performance Youth League (OPDL- Ontario Player Development League) for Whitecaps U16 OPDL team, and currently play for Whitecaps U17 OPDL team. In November of 2021 I was personally invited to attend The Canada Soccer National Development Centre (NDC) combine down in Markham Ontario where I got to play an 11v11 game against the U17 girls who are already in the program, it was an amazing experience!
I'm a fast and strong striker, my teammates and coaches describe me as a hard working leader. I am very versatile and creative, I can read the game and explore the space using my speed but also play as a playmaker on the ball and create goal-scoring opportunities. For as long as I can remember playing University soccer has been a huge deal as well as playing professionally. I work towards my goals on and off the pitch daily, I am dedicated to everything I do athletic wise as well as academically.
Athletics
Club Information
- Seasons of Club Experience
- 4 seasons
- 2022 Whitecaps (OPDL)
- 2021 Whitecaps (OPDL)
- 2020 Whitecaps (OPDL)
- 2015 London Gryphons (Regional 2015 to 2019)
- Several international showcases/tournaments, 2018 Ontario futsal cup finalist,
Coach References
- Club Coach
- Anthony Vassallo
- Club Coach
- Goncalo Pinto
Events
- Camp/Event
- Umbro Top Rate Showcase
- 5/20/22 to 5/23/22
- Canada’s largest and most recruited soccer tournaments
- Camp/Event
- Whitecaps FC Combine
- 4/04/22 to 4/08/22
- This event provides a great opportunity to develop, compete and showcase, best with the best players across the country
- Camp/Event
- Ontario Soccer Provincial Screening Competition
- 3/19/22 to 3/19/22
- Provincial Xcel Program
- Camp/Event
- 4ward Recruiting Showcase
- 3/14/22 to 3/14/22
- Camp/Event
- The Canada Soccer National Development Centre (NDC)
- 11/22/21 to 11/23/21
- The combine is the initial phase of Scouting and Talent ID for player intake into the NDCO program.
- Camp/Event
- CrossRoads
- 4/26/19 to 4/28/19
Training
- Bofit Fitness
- 2 years
- Referee
- 1 year
- Program provided by Ontario soccer
Statistics
Academics
Grades
Test Scores
High School Information
Academic Accomplishments
Registered with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
YesAwards and Activities
- AwardsWhitecaps player of the month by Ontario Soccer Association (July 2022) School Soccer player of the season (2022) Whitecaps U17 OPDL team of the month (August 2022) by OSA
- ActivitiesI have had the opportunity to volunteer throughout various charitable organizations that give hope and support to vulnerable people in the community, such as, The London Food Bank, Salvation Army and others
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