Cloey Uddenberg witnesses history as Canada crushes St. Kitts
- Cloey Uddenberg represented St. Kitts in a historic match against Canada.
- About 11 goals were scored by Canada during the game, as Christine Sinclair made history.
- Uddenberg's experience and accomplishments reflect her growth as a player and contribute to the development of women's soccer.
In January 2020, a significant match took place in Edinburg, Texas, where the women's national soccer team of Canada faced St. Kitts and Nevis in the CONCACAF Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship. During this match, notable Canadian player Christine Sinclair made history by scoring her 184th and 185th career goals, becoming the world's all-time leading goal-scorer. Cloey Uddenberg, a 17-year-old midfielder from Richmond Hill, Ontario, was on the field representing St. Kitts. Uddenberg's experience during this match was profound, as she admired the players she had always aspired to play with. The event was pivotal not just for Canada, but also for Uddenberg, who balanced her heritage with the pride of participating for St. Kitts, a country tied to her family roots. Uddenberg, along with her sisters Carley and Kayla, made a unique mark in the championship, representing their father's home country. This game marked a milestone for the Sugar Girlz as it was their first appearance at the Olympic qualifying event. Over the years, Uddenberg evolved as a player, moving from university soccer in Canada to playing collegiate soccer in the U.S. After starting her career at Guelph, she earned accolades including U Sports Rookie of the Year and a first-team OUA all-star selection. The significance of these accomplishments paved the way for her current role as a professional soccer player with AFC Toronto, where she joins her fellow Canadians in a supportive and competitive environment. This journey not only illustrates Uddenberg’s personal growth in soccer but also highlights the development of women's soccer within Canada and at an international level.