Oliver MacLeod

My name is Oliver MacLeod, and I’m a 2028 student-athlete at Western Canada High School in Calgary, Alberta. I am 6-foot-1 and weigh 160 lbs. I’ve played goalkeeper since the age of 8, a position I naturally gravitated toward due to my size and presence. Academically, I maintain a 3.3 GPA in a French Immersion Program and intend to pursue studies in business.   At the age of 14, I was selected to join the Cavalry FC pathway and was added to their U21 second team and academy. Training above my age group in a professional environment has accelerated my development. In addition to this training environment, I play for the Calgary Rangers U17s (also as an underage player) in the Alberta Professional Development League (APDL).   As a goalkeeper, I pride myself on being a dependable playmaker from the back. My game is built around elite distribution: consistently finding players’ feet, breaking lines, or clipping balls over the top to start threatening runs. Alongside my technical ability, I bring a strong presence, leadership and fearlessness to the pitch. These attributes, combined with my size and athleticism, led to my selection as one of a limited number of players from my province and age group to participate in the Canada Soccer REX Camp in May 2025.   Being part of the Cavalry FC program at a young age is both an honor and a responsibility that I reflect on daily. Training consistently with older players and first-team athletes pushes me to improve technically, mentally and personally, helping shape me into a tougher and more complete goalkeeper. I take pride in my work ethic and coachability, and after college I plan to play professionally.   Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss your program.