Jaclyn Sawicki

Jaclyn Katrina Demis Sawicki (born November 14, 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Western United in the A-League Women, which she captains. Born and raised in Canada to a Polish father and a Filipina mother, she plays for the Philippines women's national team. She previously represented Canada at under-20 and senior levels.

Early life
Born and raised in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Sawicki started playing the sport when she was 7 years old. Her mother hails from Buguias, Benguet, Mountain Province, Philippines which makes her eligible to play for the Philippines.

Youth
Sawicki spent her youth career on the Coquitlam Metro-Ford and Vancouver Whitecaps clubs.

College
Sawicki played collegiate soccer at the University of Victoria.

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

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

Western United
On August 18, 2022, Sawicki signed with A-League Women side Western United. She became the second international player to join the club. Later, it was announced that Sawicki was appointed as club captain for the inaugural season.

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

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 the USA during their post-World Cup Celebration Tour. The team finished second in the tournament. Five months later, Sawicki was once again called up to the Canada U20 team for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.

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.

Philippines
Sawicki was part in the historic Filipinas run at the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 last July 2023. She 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.

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

Honours
Western United
 * A-League Women Championship runner-up: 2022–23

Canada U20
 * CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship runner-up: 2012

Philippines
 * Southeast Asian Games third place: 2021
 * AFF Women's Championship: 2022

Individual
 * U20 Female Canadian Player of the Year nominee: 2012