Athlete of the week: Jordyn Huitema, soccer
15-year old Chilliwack striker scored an early goal to lead Canada to victory at the U-17 Women's World Cup
Name: Jordyn Huitema
Age: 15
Hometown: Chilliwack
Teams: Canadian U-17 national team, Whitecaps FC Girls Elite
Latest Achievement: Huitema scored the opening goal in team Canada's 3-2 win over Cameroon Friday at the U-17 Women's World Cup in Irbid, Jordan. Canada's next game is Monday versus Germany.
Story: The striker is one of the youngest players on the Under-17 Canadian National Team. Two years ago she scored the penalty shoot-out goal that won Canada the gold medals at the CONCACAF Under-15 Championships. Earlier this year Huitema had a chance to train with the Senior Women's National team and her idol, Christine Sinclair.
Jordyn Huitema Scores goal to put Canada 1 up against Cameroon FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/womensfootball?src=hash">#womensfootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/U17WWC?src=hash">#U17WWC</a> Video: Eurosport <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CANWNT?src=hash">#CANWNT</a> <a href="https://t.co/Vzlq6AJ1KM">pic.twitter.com/Vzlq6AJ1KM</a>
—@WSUasa