Canada

Canada Womens 50s

We are Team Canada Women Over 50s, a diverse and spirited group of athletes who will proudly represent our country at the Walking Soccer World Cup of Nations in Spain in October 2025. Some of us are lifelong soccer players, others discovered the game later in life, and a few are brand new to walking soccer—but what unites us is a deep love of the sport and the opportunity to play it in a way that keeps us active, connected, and competitive. We come from many different ethno-racial, cultural, and professional backgrounds, but together we wear the maple leaf with pride and joy.
Our squad is made up of women whose journeys in soccer and in life are as inspiring as they are varied: former competitive athletes, healthcare professionals, teachers, business leaders, coaches, community builders, and more. From childhood playgrounds to university championships, from playing in global masters tournaments to creating women’s leagues at home, each player brings her own story of perseverance, passion, and love for the game. Walking soccer has provided us with a chance to continue competing, forming friendships, and showing that sport truly has no age limit.
Representing Canada is more than a dream come true—it is a chance to showcase a new and inclusive version of the beautiful game on the world stage. We know there will be challenges, sweat, and maybe a few tears, but above all there will be laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories. We are honoured to play for Canada, and we can’t wait to step onto the pitch in Spain.

Team selected from -

1 Fatima Harris – Ladies London

3 Avaleen Vopicka – Ladies Sarnia Warriors

5 Kerry Colborne – Ladies Oakville Wild Walkers

6 Lisa Bradish – Ladies London

7 Maureen McManus – Ladies Pickering Football Club

8 Lori Palser – Ladies London

9 Donna Perrie – Ladies London

11 Lisa Holtshousen – Ladies Oakville Wild Walkers

12 Negar Farjadnia – Ladies Toronto Loons

13 Ronda Evans – Ladies Pickering Football Club

14 Trudy Taylor-Fong – Ladies Oakville Wild Walkers

15 Pauline Fisher – Ladies London

Team Manager : Jasmine Suhner

Coach : Gregory Mitchell

General Manager : David Hamon

Canada Mens 70s

Canada Men’s 70s
Canada Men 70 are a newly formed team.
Our players are proud to have this chance to be representing Canada on the International stage for the first time in the at the 2025 World Nations Cup 70’s division.
The initial team consists of Ontario club players, primarily from the Oakville Wild Walkers, Ontario’s first walking soccer club, as well as members from the Toronto Loons and Stratford Sloths. For all our players this will be a new and exciting event with the chance to play soccer/football against many other nations, we have one player who has represented Canada, David Wilson who played with Canada Men’s 60’s team which finished 4th at the World Nations Cup at St George’s Park in Staffordshire, England, in 2023.
These twelve selected players plan to represent Canada with great sportsmanship while being able to be a part of something bigger where they can show a pathway for the next generation to dream even bigger and to achieve great things, that’s one reason why it’s so special to be Team Canada.
We all think that’s the beauty of being able to represent our country.
PS: Best of luck to all the other players & countries……. Go Canada Go

Team selected from -

Coach : Pat Brodie
Asst Coach : Alan Hughes
1 Bob Vile. (GK) O70, Oakville Wild Walkers
2 Richard Griffith. O70, Oakville Wild Walkers
3 Alan Manson. O70, Oakville Wild Walkers
4 Graham Foster. O70, Oakville Wild Walkers
6 Orlando Buonstella. O70, Toronto Loons
7 Tony Bonsall. O70, Oakville Wild Walkers
8 Davy Wilson. (C) O70, Oakville Wild Walkers
10 Tony Cristina. O70, Oakville Wild Walkers
11 Jorge Mota. O70, Stratford Sloths
12 Terry May. O70, Toronto Loons
13 Nick Baxter Moore. (GK) O70, Oakville Wild Walkers
16 Alex Boyd. O70, Oakville Wild Walkers

Canada Men’s 50s

Team Canada Men Over 50 is proof that you’re never too old—and it’s never too late—to keep playing the game you love. Our group of players brings together decades of soccer experience, stories from around the world, and a shared enthusiasm for walking soccer that’s as contagious as it is inspiring.
From kicking rolled-up newspapers in Bangladesh and playing matches at Wembley, to coaching youth teams in Toronto and co-founding clubs in Ontario, our players have done it all. Some, like Andrew Hilton and Kai Lamertz, have laced up in cities across the globe. Others, like Kerrin Hands and Darko Sporcic, have helped grow the game right here at home. The Toronto Loons, Toronto’s first and only walking soccer club, is well represented, with players like Dave Clarke, Simon Pope, and Mehmet Yagci rediscovering their love for the game—minus the sprints and slide tackles of course.
Our squad’s roots span the globe, with players originally from England, Germany, Croatia, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Türkiye—who are all now proud Canadians. Whether we were born here or drawn here, we’ve brought a deep passion for the game and a strong sense of community that shines on and off the pitch.
Off the field, our lads are just as impressive: artists, engineers, designers, professors, brewers, and tech pros all united by our passion for the pitch. Whether we’re coaching kids, swapping stories, or perfecting their one-touch passing, we’ve found new energy and community through walking soccer.
Now, our spirited and tight-knit team is heading to Spain to represent Canada at the 2025 World Nations Cup. With boots polished (well, maybe), spirits high, and a few ice packs just in case, we’re ready to show the world what our seasoned players can still do—with a little finesse, a lot of heart, and just the right walking pace.

Team selected from -

1	Andrew Hilton	O50	Stratford Sloths
2	Faisal Ahmed	O50	Toronto Loons
3	Paul Barker	O50	Toronto Loons
4	Dave Clarke	O50	Toronto Loons
5	Kerrin Hands	O50	Toronto Loons
6	Eddie Lam	O50	Toronto Loons
7	Kai Lamertz	O50	Gorge (Vancouver Island)
8	Simon Pope	O50	Toronto Loons
9	Darko Sporcic	O50	Oakville Wild Walkers
10	Mehmet Yagci	O50	Toronto Loons
	Coach : Kerrin Hands
	Asst Coach : Aidan Butterworth

Canada Men’s 60s

Team selected from -

1	George Lubberts	O60	Lethbridge
4	Mike Okeefe	O60	Oakville Wild Walkers
5	Alan Hughes	O60	Oakville Wild Walkers
6	Bill Docherty	O60	Oakville Wild Walkers
7	David Wright	O60	Oakville Wild Walkers
8	Pat Brodie	O60	Oakville Wild Walkers
9	Brace Gjoci	O60	Toronto Loons
11	Colin Saravanamuttoo	O60	Toronto Loons
12	Dan Festoso	O60	Stratford Sloths
13	Vladimir Suanez	O60	Toronto Loons
15	Will Tietz	O60	Lethbridge
89	Joe McManus	O60	Toronto Loons
	Coach : Nick Baxter-Moore