Canada Soccer is working on a national youth residency centre. The centre will bring together the country's best 15- to 17-year-old players.

What is the goal of this project?

The goal is to provide a daily environment that resembles the best development programs in Europe and the United States. Danilo Veselinovic, Canada Soccer's director of technical development, is leading this project.

How will it work?

The concept begins with the best 30 players in this age group, who will live with billet families, train together, attend school, and compete in domestic leagues. | Category | Description | | --- | --- | | Age Group | 15- to 17-year-old players | | Training | Daily environment resembling European and US development programs |

What are the challenges?

Canada Soccer faces challenges created by geography, uneven resources, and a fragmented youth soccer landscape. The country has produced stars like Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, and Moïse Bombito, but the pathway remains inconsistent. Last result: Canada 2-0 Venezuela (2025-11-19). Recent form: 1W-4D-0L (WDDDD, most recent first), unbeaten in the last 5.

What comes next?

Canada Soccer has issued a request for information to find a host for the national training centre. The project is still in the planning stage, but it has the potential to make a significant impact on the development of young Canadian players.