ST. JOHN’S, Canada— If you’re good enough, you’re old enough.
That is the motto being adopted in the modern era of Canada Soccer, bringing with it a window of opportunity for youth standouts like Whitby, Ont., native Olivia Smith.
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Mindset, hardships and opportunities— 16 year-old, Olivia Smith explains her path to becoming the youngest woman to ever play for the Canadian Women’s National Team @GatoradeCanada #FTF #LeaveYourMark #FuelledByG pic.twitter.com/Rr7GltPhq2— FTF Canada (@FTFCanada__) November 20, 2020At 15 years and 94 days old, Smith became the youngest Canadian, male or female, to suit up for their country when she featured as a substitute against Brazil at the Four Nations Tournament in November of 2019—an opportunity she suggests only comes with the national program’s newfound aphorism.