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Jaclyn Sawicki

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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Demis and the surname or paternal family name is Sawicki.
Jaclyn Sawicki
Sawicki in 2022
Personal information
Full name Jaclyn Katrina Demis Sawicki[1]
Date of birth (1992-11-14) November 14, 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
Height 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Calgary Wild
Youth career
Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC
Vancouver Whitecaps
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2014 Victoria Vikes
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2011–2012 Vancouver Whitecaps 10 (2)
2016 North Shore Girls SC
2017–2018 Chifure AS Elfen Saitama 3 (1)
2018–2019 Assi 49 (5)
2022–2024 Western United 32 (1)
2025– Calgary Wild 0 (0)
International career‡
2011–2013 Canada Universiade
2012 Canada U20 6 (2)
2011 Canada 1 (0)
2022– Philippines 30 (0)
Medal record
Women's football
Representing the  Philippines
AFF Women's Championship
Winner 2022 Philippines Team
Southeast Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Vietnam Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 27, 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of November 1, 2023

Jaclyn Katrina Demis Sawicki (born November 14, 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Calgary Wild in the Northern Super League and the Philippines national team. Born and raised in Canada, she represents the Philippines at international level, after previously representing Canada at youth and senior level.

Early life

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Sawicki began playing youth soccer at age 7 with Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC.[2] When she was in grade seven, she joined the BC provincial team.[3] She later joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy.[4] In 2009, she played for Team BC at the 2009 Canada Summer Games.[5]

University career

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In 2010, Sawicki began attending the University of Victoria, where she played for the women's soccer team.[6] She was named the school's Female Rookie of the Year in her first season.[4] At the end of her second season, she was named a Canada West First Team All-Star and a CIS Second Team All-Canadian.[7][8] In her third season, she helped them win the national bronze medal[9] and was named a CIS Tournament All-Star and a Canada West First Team All-Star.[10][11] In 2013, she was again named a Canada West First Team All-Star, as well as a CIS Second Team All-Canadian.[12][13] In 2014, she was once again named a Canada West First Team All-Star.[14]

Club career

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In 2011 and 2012, Sawicki played with the Vancouver Whitecaps in the USL W-League.[15][16] She later spent a couple years playing with the Victoria Highlanders in the non-pyramid Pacific Coast Soccer League in 2013 and 2014.[17][18]

In 2016, she played with North Shore Girls SC in the Women's Premier Soccer League.[19]

In July 2017, Sawicki signed her first professional contract for Nadeshiko League Division 1 club Chifure AS Elfen Saitama.[20]

In March 2018, Sawicki joined Swedish Elitettan club Assi IF.[21] She subsequently re-signed with the club for the 2019 season.[22]

In August 2022, Sawicki signed with A-League Women side Western United, ahead of their inaugural season.[23][24][25] She was subsequently named the team captain for the 2022-23 season.[26] In herfirst season, she helped lead the team to the Australian Grand Final.[27] After the season, she re-signed with the club for another season,[28] where she would serve as a co-captain.[29] On February 3, 2024, she scored her first goal for the club in a victory over the Central Coast Mariners.[30] After two seasons with the club, she chose to depart the club to pursue another playing opportunity.[31][32] Over her time with the club, she scored one goal in 35 appearances.[33]

In November 2024, she signed with Northern Super League club Calgary Wild FC for the 2025 season.[34][35]

International career

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Sawicki was born in Canada to a Polish father and a Filipina mother, which made her eligible to represent Canada, Poland, and the Philippines at the international level.[36][37]

Canada

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In May 2010, she made her debut in the Canada program, attending a camp with the Canada U18 team.[2]

In 2011, Sawicki was named to the Canada roster for the 2011 Summer Universiade.[38] She was again named to the team for the 2013 Summer Universiade.[39]

In September 2011, she was called up to the Canada senior team for a pair of friendlies against the United States.[40] She made her debut on September 17.[citation needed] At the end of the year, she was nominated for the Canada Soccer Female U20 Player of the Year, finishing as runner-up.[41]

In February 2012, she was called up to the Canada U20 for the 2012 CONCACAF Women's U-20 Championship.[42][43] In August 2012, she was named to the team for the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.[44]

Philippines

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In 2013, she was invited to a training camp with the Poland national team, but she found the language barrier to be difficult.[37]

In 2017, the Philippine Football Federation approached her about joining the program, but she turned down the opportunity to focus on her club career.[37] In 2022, they approached her a second time, which she did not initially accept, as she had returned to Canada following a serious knee injury and the COVID-19 pandemic and was not playing professionally at the time, however, she ultimately accepted the invitation.[45]

In April 2022, she made her debut for the Philippines in a friendly against Tonga.[46] She then helped them qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, the first time the country participated in the tournament.[47][48]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of April 13, 2024[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Playoffs National Cup[a] Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Elfen Saitama 2017 Nadeshiko League Division 1 3 1 — 2 0 5 1
Assi IF 2018 Elitettan 24 3 — — 24 3
2019 25 2 — — 25 2
Total 49 5 0 0 0 0 49 5
Western United 2022–23 A-League 12 0 2 0 — 14 0
2023–24 20 1 1 0 — 21 1
Total 32 1 3 0 0 0 35 1
Career total 84 7 3 0 2 0 89 7
  1. ^ Includes Empress's Cup

Honours

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Western United

Canada U20

Philippines

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Jaclyn Sawicki at Soccerway
  2. ^ a b Jaclyn Sawicki at the Canadian Soccer Association
  3. ^ Kurial, Alex (October 31, 2013). "Sawicki looks to put a ring on it". Martlet.
  4. ^ a b "Jaclyn Sawicki Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Archived from the original on November 19, 2012.
  5. ^ "BC make winning start at Canada Games". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. August 17, 2009.
  6. ^ Tucker, Mike (January 26, 2010). "Sawicki highlights Vikes recruiting class". Victoria Vikes.
  7. ^ Watson, Andy (November 4, 2011). "Sawicki, Lawrence named conference all-stars". Victoria Vikes.
  8. ^ Watson, Andy (November 9, 2011). "Sawicki earns All-Canadian honour". Victoria Vikes.
  9. ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (July 22, 2023). "Former UVic Vikes star playing for Philippines in World Cup after being rejected by Canadian team". Times Colonist.
  10. ^ Wise, Natalie (December 5, 2012). "2012 Women's Soccer Year In Review". Victoria Vikes.
  11. ^ Lee, Ali (November 1, 2012). "Five Vikes get the nod from Canada West in women's soccer". Victoria Vikes.
  12. ^ "David honoured as top coach, three Vikes named all-stars". Victoria Vikes. October 31, 2013.
  13. ^ "Greig, Sawicki names CIS All-Canadians for women's soccer". Victoria Vikes. November 7, 2013.
  14. ^ Lee, Ali (October 30, 2014). "Five Vikes honoured in Canada West women's soccer". Victoria Vikes.
  15. ^ Human, Matthew (May 19, 2011). "Jaclyn Sawicki returns to play in her hometown this weekend". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  16. ^ "Canadian U-20 stars return to play for Whitecaps FC". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. April 5, 2012.
  17. ^ Paterson, Travis (August 1, 2013). "Stunning loss for Highlanders". Victoria News.
  18. ^ Dheensaw, Cleve (June 23, 2014). "Victoria Highlanders finish road trip with win". Times Colonist.
  19. ^ Prest]], Andy (May 27, 2016). "North Shore Girls team makes historic debut in international soccer league". North Shore News.
  20. ^ Baggott, Ali (July 13, 2017). "Sawicki's No. 6 heads to Japan for first pro soccer contract". Victoria Vikes.
  21. ^ Roininen, Marcus (March 26, 2018). "Ani lämnar och Jaclyn kommer" [Ani leaves and Jaclyn arrives]. Assi IF (in Swedish).
  22. ^ "Jaclyn Sawicki åter i Kalix" [Jaclyn Sawicki back in Kalix]. Assi IF (in Swedish). January 16, 2019.
  23. ^ "Jaclyn Sawicki joins Western United". Western United FC. August 18, 2022.
  24. ^ Masoy, Niel Victor C. "Sawicki signs with A-League team". The Manila Times.
  25. ^ del Carmen, Lorenzo (August 18, 2022). "Jaclyn Sawicki signs for Australia's Western United". Tiebreaker Times.
  26. ^ "Jaclyn Sawicki named Western United's inaugural A-League Women Captain". Western United. November 17, 2022.
  27. ^ Maningat, Raul (April 18, 2023). "Squad goals: Sarina Bolden 'fangirls' over Filipinas teammate Jaclyn Sawicki". One Sports.
  28. ^ Suing, Ivan (September 4, 2023). "Sawicki, Muens Snag Football Contracts Overseas". Daily Tribune.
  29. ^ Hughes, Nick (October 13, 2023). "Sawicki and Logarzo to lead Western United Women in season two". Western United FC.
  30. ^ Hughes, Nick (February 3, 2024). "ALW Match Report: Western United 2-1 Central Coast Mariners". Western United FC.
  31. ^ Hughes, Nick (August 20, 2024). "Jaclyn Sawicki farewells Western United after historic tenure". Western United FC.
  32. ^ Pisani, Sacha (August 20, 2024). "Western United's Philippines star departs for overseas opportunity: 'In our history books forever'". A-League.
  33. ^ "Sawicki departs United". Maribyrnong & Hobsons Bay Star Weekly. August 21, 2024.
  34. ^ "British Columbia Midfielder Jaclyn Sawicki Commits to Calgary Wild FC". Calgary Wild FC. November 26, 2024.
  35. ^ Gradon, Stuart (November 26, 2024). "Calgary Wild FC signs midfielder Jaclyn Sawicki". Total Soccer News.
  36. ^ O'Grady, Kelley (August 15, 2023). "Inspiring a nation: Jackie Sawicki's path to the FIFA Women's World Cup". Victoria Vikes.
  37. ^ a b c Alba, Katrina (February 24, 2023). "Filipinas midfielder Jaclyn Sawicki reveals reason in choosing Philippines over Canada".
  38. ^ Watson, Andy (May 20, 2011). "Current and former Vike among 20 named to Canadian Universiade team". Victoria Vikes.
  39. ^ Wise, Natalie (April 17, 2013). "Sawicki selected for Canadian soccer team competing at 27th Summer Universiade". Victoria Vikes.
  40. ^ Watson, Andy (September 14, 2011). "Jaclyn Sawicki named to Canada's 22-player roster for friendlies against U.S." Victoria Vikes.
  41. ^ "Morgan, Pietrangelo named Canadian U-20 Players of the Year". Canadian Soccer Association. December 12, 2011.
  42. ^ Watson, Andy (February 2, 2012). "Jaclyn Sawicki selected for shot to represent Canada at U-20 World Cup qualifier". Victoria Vikes.
  43. ^ Watson, Andy (February 26, 2012). "Sawicki makes cut, to represent Canada at CONCACAF Women's Under-20 Championship in Panama". Victoria Vikes.
  44. ^ Lee, Ali (August 8, 2012). "Canadian Soccer Association names Sawicki to Under-20 Women's World Cup team". Victoria Vikes.
  45. ^ Smithies, Tom (2022). "World Cup dream driving Sawicki to a Western frontier in A-League Women". A-League.
  46. ^ "Interview - Jaclyn Sawicki - Philippine Women's National Football Team". Football Brew. YouTube. August 9, 2022.
  47. ^ "Jaclyn Sawicki commits to give everything for Filipinas in Women's World Cup campaign". GMA News Online. July 26, 2023.
  48. ^ Maningat, Raul (October 15, 2023). "Jaclyn Sawicki gets real on being team captain of Western United, 'forever' moment with Filipinas". One Sports.
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