For the third year in a row, Jesse Fleming has been named the top women's soccer player in Canada.
The London-native was named one of two players of the year on Friday. Stephen Eustáquio was named the top men's player.
"Jessie Fleming featured in her third FIFA World Cup in 2023 and she captained Canada to yet another qualification to the Olympic Games," a statement from Canada Soccer said. Fleming played in 12 of Canada’s 13 matches and had one assist.
Apart from her play with Canada, she made 32 appearances and scored two goals with Chelsea FC. Her club won the 2022-23 FA Super League, the 2023 FA Cup, and reached the Semifinals in 2022-23 UEFA Champions League.
An Olympic gold and bronze medalist, Fleming began her soccer journey with London NorWest Optimist SC. She has since made 123 career international appearances for Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team since 2013.
She also helped Chelsea FC reach the UEFA Champions League Final in 2020-21.
The 2023 Canada Soccer Players of the Year awards are voted on by coaches and media.