Nathan Saliba, Olivia Smith named Young Players of the Year

Olivia Smith and Nathan Saliba capped off sensational stints for their clubs and country on Wednesday by being named Canada Soccer’s 2024 Young Players of the Year.

Players born in 2004 or later were eligible for the Young Player of the Year award. 

Smith also won this award in 2019, while it's the first for Saliba.

Saliba, a 20-year-old from Longueuil, Que., made two appearances for the Canadian men's team in 2024, earning his first cap in a 2-1 win over the United States on Sept. 7.