Blessing Mayi Kith (Université de Montréal) named U Sports women’s soccer Player of the Year
Carabins defender Blessing Mayi Kith, 23, was named U Sports player of the year at the national banquet in Vancouver on 12 November 2026. She is the fifth defender in 31 years to win the award. Her Montréal team, provincial champions this season, conceded only one goal in 16 matches.
Blessing Mayi Kith of the Université de Montréal’s Carabins earned U Sports women’s soccer Player of the Year at the national banquet in Vancouver on 12 November 2026. At 23, she joins an elite group as the fifth defender to receive the honour in 31 years. Mayi Kith was Canada’s rookie of the year in 2024. This season the Carabins allowed a single goal across 16 matches and captured the Quebec championship; they will face Thompson‑Rivers in the national quarterfinals. Coaches praised her defensive leadership and team contribution.
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