As the summer season progresses, the U16/2008 Boys teams in Canada continue to showcase their prowess across various leagues. Here are the top-ranked teams for August 2024:
1. Vaughan B16 | OPDL
Record: 15 Wins, 1 Draw, 2 Losses
Performance: Vaughan B16’s OPDL Cup victory, coupled with their strong league performance (first in OPDL Premier), cements their position among the elite.
2. FC Laval | PLSJQ
Record: 15 Wins, 2 Draws, 1 Loss
Performance: FC Laval remains dominant in the PLSJQ and had a perfect 6 win 0 loss record in the month of August.
3. Woodbridge B16 | OPDL
Record: 16 Wins, 1 Draw, 1 Loss
Performance: Woodbridge B16 continues to dominate the OPDL. Their only loss came in the OPDL Cup at the Ontario Summer Games, solidifying their place as one of the top teams in the country.
4. Coquitlam Metro Ford FC 08B | BCSPL
Record: 7 Wins, 3 Draws, 0 Losses
Performance: Despite an early exit in the BCSPL Cup, Coquitlam Metro Ford FC 08B’s consistent league performance keeps them in the top rankings.
5. Codiac U16 Boys | New Brunswick SL
Record: 7 Wins, 3 Draws, 0 Losses
Performance: Codiac U16 Boys continue to impress, playing up an age group in the U17 division and maintaining their strong, undefeated form.
6. Glen Shields Juventus | I-Model U16
Record: 6 Wins, 0 Draws, 0 Losses
Performance: Glen Shields continues to dominate the I-Model U16 league with convincing victories, establishing themselves as a top-tier team in Canada.
7. Fusion FC 08B | BCSPL
Record: 7 Wins, 1 Draw, 2 Losses
Performance: Fusion FC 08B’s consistent performance in the BCSPL keeps them among the top contenders. We will keep an eye on them as the BCSPL second season begins.
8. CS Longueuil B16 | OPDL
Record: 13 Wins, 2 Draws, 4 Losses
Performance: CS Longueuil B16’s strong performance in both the OPDL and the Summer Games secures their place in the top 10.
9. Dutch Connections Black | I-Model U17
Record: 8 Wins, 0 Draws, 2 Losses
Performance: Dutch Connections have struggled a bit playing a year up in the I-Model U17 league, but they remain a very strong squad despite their two losses.
10. Calgary Villains | APDL
Record: 11 Wins, 0 Draws, 4 Losses
Performance: Calgary rounds out the top 10, finishing the season as APDL U16 Champions. It will be interesting to see if they maintain this form in the upcoming competitive U17 APDL season.
Honourable Mentions
- Prostars FC M U16 2008 Blue | GHSL
- Oakville SC B16 | OPDL
- Vancouver Island Wave | BCSPL
- CS St. Laurent | PLSJQ
- AS Blainville B16 | PLSJQ
- WSEU U16B PR1 | WYSA
- BTB FC 2008B | EMSA
- Calgary SWU U16 | APDL
- Aurora FC | OPDL
- North Toronto SC B16 | OPDL
- London Alliance B16 | WRSL
- Kitchener TFC B 16 | WRSL