opportunities at the school. I like the
coaching staff and their style of play.”
Thanks: “I’d like to thank Winnipeg
South End United, and the Manitoba
Provincial Program, as well as my
family for pushing me to be my best,
and the coaching staff of the Manitoba
Blizzard for helping me pursue my
soccer career.”
Soccer Career Highlight: “My soccer
highlight is going to Belgium in Grade
7 for two weeks, to train and play with
elite European coaches and players.”
Adrianna Karpa
Emily Kananoja
Lia Tramely
Number: 77 Position: Midfield
University: University of Manitoba
Intended Major: Psychology
Why this University: “I chose this
university because it is close to home,
and has both a good soccer program
and academic programs.”
Thanks: “I’d like to thank Bonivital
Soccer Club, Manitoba Blizzard, and
my family for supporting me through
my youth soccer.”
Soccer Career Highlight: “My highlight
is going undefeated at the Players
Showcase in Las Vegas this past year
(2015).”
Rebecca Martin
Number: 28 Position: Midfield
University: University of Manitoba
Intended Major: Business
Why this University: “I chose the
University of Manitoba because they
have a good academic program for
business, and a high level coach with
lots of experience.
Thanks: I’d like to thank FC Northwest,
Manitoba Blizzard, the Manitoba
Provincial Program, and my family.
Soccer Career Highlight: My soccer
highlight is scoring the game winning
goal against BC at 2014 Nationals.
Hailey Sharpe
Number: 9 Position: Defender
University: University of Manitoba
Intended Major: Social Work
Why this University: “I chose this
university because it is close to home,
and they offer great programs and
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high academic programs, and I
love the small town environment.
And I also wanted to be part of a
developing program, like they have at
Northwestern.”
Thanks: “I’d like to thank FC
Northwest, the Manitoba Blizzard, my
goalie coaches: Chico, Pedro, Patrick,
and of course my family for being my
rock.”
Soccer Career Highlight: “When we
played against Shattuck St. Mary’s and I
recorded a shutout against them.”
Rebecca Martin
Carina McLennan
Number: 4 Position: Midfield
University: South Dakota State
University
Intended Major: Biology
Why this University: “I chose this
university because I like the coach, the
new facilities that they will have, an