Draft:Ava Villapando

Ava Villapando
Ava Jolina Villapando (born May 8, 2008) is a Canadian Filipino footballer who plays as a Midfielder for the U17 Philippines National Soccer team and Ontario Soccer Association registered Mississauga Soccer Academy. As of May 2024 she is 1 of 2 Philippine National Soccer players from Canada. She made her national debut in May 2024 at the age of 15yrs old playing at the 2024 AFU u-17 Asian Cup in Bali, Indonesia. Ava was selected as a started for all 3 games.

Early Life
Villapando was born in Toronto ON Canada at a Canadian/Filipino Father and Mother. Ava if part of a family of 6 with 4 children, her being the second oldest. Her family moved to Brampton when she was 3yrs old. In Brampton she joined her first soccer team at the age of 4 which started her love for the sport. Her club and most of her trainers are based in the Mississauga & Vaughn area.

Valedictorian and Female Athlete of the year in her elementary graduating class, her teachers and peers describe her as a kind, smart, all rounded kid. Trainers have described Ava as a very focused athlete with good work ethics and a pleasure to work with.

Club Career
Supernova FC (2019-2023)

-U14 Indoor Ontario Cup Champions -U16 Indoor Ontario Cup Champions (entered 1 age year up) -U15 Outdoor Ontario Cup Champions -U15 Toyota Canadian Cup Finalists

Mississauga Soccer Academy (2023-current)

-U16 Indoor Ontario Cup Champions -U16 Umbro Top Rated Soccer College Showcase Champions

International Career
Villapando joined the U17 Philippines National Team in January 2024. In April 2024 the team trained in Manila before heading over to Bali, Indonesia for the 2024 AFC u-17 Asian Cup. The team played three games. They played against Indonesia, North Korea and South Korea respectively.