Jaclyn Sawicki

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Jaclyn Sawicki
Personal information
Full name Jaclyn Katrina Demis Sawicki[1]
Date of birth (1992-11-14) November 14, 1992 (age 29)[2]
Place of birth Coquitlam, Canada
Height 1.57 m (5 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Western United
Number 4
Youth career
Coquitlam Metro-Ford
Vancouver Whitecaps
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2015 University of Victoria
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Vancouver Whitecaps
2013 Victoria Highlanders
2016 North Vancouver
2017–2018 Chifure AS Elfen Saitama 1[3] (1)
2018–2019 Assi 28 (3)
2022– Western United 0 (0)
National team
2011–2012 Canada U20 6 (2)
2011 Canada 1 (0)
2022– Philippines 12 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:00; 30 April 2022 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11:06; 18 July 2022 (UTC)

Jaclyn Katrina Demis Sawicki (born November 14, 1992) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Western United in the A-League Women. Born in Canada, she represents the Philippines women's national team.

Early life[]

Born and raised in Coquitlam, Canada – Sawicki started playing the sport when she was 7 years old.[4]

Career[]

Youth[]

Sawicki had her youth career in Coquitlam Metro-Ford and Vancouver Whitecaps.[5][6]

College[]

Sawicki has played collegiate soccer at University of Victoria.[7]

Elfen Saitama[]

In 2017, Sawicki signed her first professional contract for Nadeshiko Division 1 League club Chifure AS Elfen Saitama.[8]

Assi IF[]

After a season in Japan, Sawicki joined Swedish Elitettan club Assi IF.

Western United[]

On August 18, 2022, Sawicki signed for A-League Women side Western United. She became the second international player to join the club.[9][10]

International career[]

Sawicki was born in Canada to a Polish father and a Filipina mother, which made her eligible to represent Canada, Poland and Philippines at international level.[11]

Canada U20[]

Sawicki was called up to represent Canada U20 in the 2012 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship after making her first international appearance with the senior team in 2011 against USA during their post World Cup Celebration Tour.[12] The team finished second in the tournament.[13] Five months later, Sawicki was once again called up to the Canada U20 team for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.[14]

Canada[]

Sawicki made her senior debut for Canada on September 17, 2011, as a 90th-minute substitution in a 1–1 friendly away draw against the United States.[11]

Philippines[]

Sawicki was included in the Philippines squad for a month-long training camp in Australia. The training camp was part of the national team's preparation for the 2021 Southeast Asian Games held in Hanoi, Vietnam.[15][16]

She made her debut for the Philippines as a starter in a 5–0 win against Tonga.[17][18]

Honours[]

Individual[]

  • U20 Female Canadian Player of the Year nominee: 2012[19]

International[]

Canada U20[]

Philippines[]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.aseanfootball.org/v3/wp-content/uploads/match_result/sea_games/2021/womans/football/M4.pdf[bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ "Jaclyn Sawicki". playmakerstats.com. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  3. ^ "Soccer: Jaclyn Katrina Sawicki". soccerstand.com. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  4. ^ Kurial, Alex (October 31, 2013). "Sawicki looks to put a ring on it". Martlet. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "Alumni". Coquitlam Metro-Ford Soccer Club. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  6. ^ Human, Matthew (May 19, 2011). "Jaclyn Sawicki returns to play in her hometown this weekend". Vancouver Whitecaps. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  7. ^ "Jaclyn Sawicki - Women's Soccer - University of Victoria Athletics". govikesgo.com. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  8. ^ "Sawicki's No. 6 heads to Japan for first pro soccer contract". govikesgo.com. July 13, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  9. ^ "Jaclyn Sawicki joins Western United". wufc.com.au. August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
  10. ^ Masoy, Niel Victor (August 20, 2022). "Sawicki signs with A-League team". The Manila Times. Retrieved August 22, 2022.
  11. ^ Jump up to: a b Jaclyn Sawicki at the Canadian Soccer Association. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  12. ^ "Vikes midfielder to join national U20 women's soccer team at CONCACAF in Panama". Goldstream News Gazette. February 3, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  13. ^ Greenizan, Nick (April 10, 2012). "South Surrey soccer pair return to Vancouver Whitecaps". Peace Arch News. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  14. ^ Paterson, Travis (August 9, 2012). "Pair of Vikes headed to world stage". Saanich News. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  15. ^ "Filipinas Head To Australia For SEA Games Preparations". Philippine Football Federation. March 31, 2022. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  16. ^ del Carmen, Lorenzo (March 31, 2022). "Malditas No More: PWNFT to carry 'Filipinas' as moniker". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  17. ^ Terrado, Jonas (April 30, 2022). "Pinay team crushes Tonga". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  18. ^ del Carmen, Lorenzo (April 30, 2022). "Castaneda, Madarang notch braces as Filipinas rout Tonga in another friendly". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  19. ^ "Morgan, Pietrangelo named Canadian U-20 Players of the Year". Canada Soccer. December 12, 2011. Retrieved May 1, 2022.

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