Congratulations Xavier!
Xavier shines as a standout player within our OPDL program, consistently displaying exceptional skills and unwavering commitment year after year. His path to attaining this esteemed recognition is marked by steadfast dedication and commitment.
We asked Xavier his thoughts on making the U14 Boys Provincial XCEL Team.
“I am extremely excited and honoured that I made the XCEL Team. I will be playing with the top talent in Ontario and it will it be a great experience for me. I am also happy to be representing Niagara Falls Soccer Club.”
He also added what he hopes to achieve in his years playing in the OPDL and the Provincial Team.
“I hope to become a better soccer player playing in OPDL and to continue to have these great experiences. I want to go as far as I can with soccer just like my sister who made NDC and my brother who will be playing D1 soccer. It is my dream to play for the Canadian National team or TFC one day!”
Xavier's success serves as an inspiration to aspiring soccer players everywhere, illustrating the rewards of persistent determination and unwavering passion for the game. We applaud Xavier for his exceptional accomplishment and we eagerly anticipate the impact he will undoubtedly make on the Provincial XCEL team and the sport as a whole.
Congratulations, Xavier, on this incredible achievement!
Our President, Paul Lepiane, shared his thoughts on this remarkable achievement,
"Xavier's accomplishment serves as a beacon of inspiration for players throughout our entire OPDL Program. It embodies the excellence our players aim for, underscored by the caliber of coaching and the dedicated efforts of everyone involved in nurturing this soccer program across the Niagara Region."
Honorable Mentions!
Niagara Falls Soccer Club would like to CONGRATULATE the 10 NFSC - NIAGARA FC OPDL players who attended the Ontario Soccer Provincial XCEL Screening Competition!
The following players should be commended for their hard work and efforts and embrace the achievement and experience of being invited to compete for the Provincial teams.
U14 Girls
Adelaide Dearborn - Striker
Sophie Vaughan - Center Midfield
U14 Boys
Sami Nezali - Striker
Xavier Nicolazzo - Attacking Midfielder
U15 Girls
Maggie Bell - Goalkeeper - U14 Girls 2023 Provincial XCEL Team
U15 Boys
Gianluca Arghittu - Striker
U16 Girls
Scarlett Steele - Goalkeeper
Sophie Costantini - Right Back
U16 Boys
Liam Armstrong - Goalkeeper - U15 Boys 2023 Provincial XCEL Team
U17 Boys
Matthew Schirru - Striker