Jordan Canniff Joins Washington Spirit – Baltimore Armour
Washington Spirit – Baltimore Armour will welcome U.S. U17 WNT standout Jordan Canniff for the upcoming 2017/18 U.S. Soccer Girls’ Development Academy season. The Spirit will offer a Development Academy program in both Northern Virginia and Maryland, with each fielding U14, U15, U16/17 and U-8/19 teams.
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Youth Soccer News: U.S. U17 Women’s National Team player and Maryland native Jordan Canniff has joined the Washington Spirit – Baltimore Armour U.S. Soccer Girls’ Development Academy program ahead of the inaugural 2017/18 season.
Canniff, who turns 16 in July, has been a regular member of the U.S. U17 WNT since 14 years old. She recorded three caps, including two starts, while helping the U.S. win the 2016 CONCACAF Women’s U17 Championship in Grenada, and scored a goal in the semifinals versus Canada. Canniff also represented the U.S. at the 2016 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup.
“We are extremely excited to have Jordan represent the Washington Spirit – Baltimore Armour Development Academy in our inaugural season,” said Washington Spirit – Baltimore Armour Technical Director Denise Reddy. “Jordan’s international experience will bring a wealth of knowledge and quality to our training environment. We look forward to playing a part in the development of her game and supporting her on this journey.”
Canniff has continued to represent the U.S. U17 squad in 2017, most recently helping the team sweep its three opponents to win the Torneo Femminile Delle Nazioni in Italy. She scored a goal in the team’s 2-0 victory over England on April 28th, the team’s second game of the tournament.
A class of 2020 forward and midfielder, Canniff has spent the past several years playing in the Elite Clubs National League for Richmond United. She is verbally committed to Penn State University for her collegiate career.
Canniff is expected to play for the Washington Spirit – Baltimore Armour U19 squad, coached by former professional player and National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side Chicago Red Stars assistant coach Bonnie Young. A Penn State alum, Young spent eight years as Director of Coaching for Illinois-based youth club Naperville Soccer Association.
The Washington Spirit will operate two U.S. Soccer Girls Development Academy programs when the league for female players kicks off in Fall 2017.
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