Graeme Webber

Ukrainian Lineage: Great Grandmother
Age: 21
Birthplace: Vancouver
Position: Midfield
Favourite Club: Hammary
Favourite Player: Ballack
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "To help build it, win trophies and have a good time with friends."
Nickname: G Unit
Background: "G Unit" is a top player in the city of Ottawa. He is no doubt the best player in most leagues he plays in, and is a great addition to the Ukraina squad as he plays great soccer, with a great attitude and makes players around him better. Graeme is a fit, great tackler whose defensive presence is a massive lift when he is in the squad. Graeme is best known for his flowing blond locks, and describing his first appearance with Ukraina in a league game as "frantic!"
 

Konstantin Privalov

Ukrainian Lineage: Grandmother
Age: 28
Birthplace: Perm, Russia
Position: Midfield
Favourite Club: FC Barcelona
Favourite Player: Alexander Hleb
Main Reason For Joining The Club: For the love of the game.
Nickname: Konnie
Background: "Kon Dog" is a versatile player who on his day can be a very solid defender, or a tricky winger going forward. He enjoys the game and is good with the ball at his feet. He is a very committed player who is always keen for training and Club functions. Kon Dog is best known for his tricky feet, and the biggest pusher of beer funnels in the northern hemisphere.

Pascal Stefan Bastien

Age: 33
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario
Position: Defender
Favourite Club: Paris Saint-Germain
Favourite Player: Franz Anton Beckenbauer – aka “der Kaiser”
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "To get the ball rolling once more and to defend the name of Ukraina."
Nickname: Dr. Vocal
Background: Pascal "Dr. Vocal" Bastien is a big, strong defender for Ukraina. His size, arial ability and vocal leadership on the pitch are much needed by the team. His presence at the back to shut down the opposition will be crucial for Ukraina, and there is no doubt he will be a top defender for Ukraina for many many years. Pascal is best known for shouting out, spurring the players on in a deep frightening voice "LETS GO BLUE!" that can wake bears up from hibernation.

Constantin Sharypkin

Age: 37
Birthplace: Lviv, Ukraine
Position: Defender/Midfield
Favourite Club: Dynamo Kyiv
Favourite Player: Pele
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "It's a great game and it's a great way to make friends. "
Nickname: Connie
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Roman Dzioba

Age: 24
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario
Position: Midfield
Favourite Club: Los Tigres Machios
Favourite Player: Diego Maradona
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "Enjoyed playing over the last few seasons and looking to keep fit."
Nickname: Encylopedia
Background: Roman "Encylopedia" Dzioba. Is Ukraina's utility man. He can play every position, and has for Ukraina. He is very keen, and always willing to give his all for the team which is brilliant. Scored on his debut in a friendly versus Croatia. Roman is best known for knowing everything, about everything, all the time. And its not an act, he just knows it!

Erik Kulakowsky

Ukrainian Lineage: Grandfather
Age: 29
Birthplace: St. Catherines ON
Position: Midfield
Favourite Club: Ottawa Ukraina
Favourite Player: Alex Zaslavsky, circa 2001
Main Reason For Joining The Club: Marc paid me $10, and I want to get closer to my Ukrainian roots and get my beach bod back.
Nickname: Kula
Background: Erik is Ukraina's newest signing, having played with Coach Marc Lapointe many years ago. Erik is a very strong technical player, with great skill and versatility. He has a great mentality to play at a very high level, and will be a force for Ukraina. Erik's nickname will have to stick, as we have an Eric, and that can be confusing for Ukrainians!

Jesse Page - Manryk

Age: 19
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario
Position: Midfield
Favourite Club: Barcelona
Favourite Player: Wayne Rooney
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "To play at a competitive level as well as represent my heritage."
Nickname: Tiny Shorts
Background: Jesse "Tiny Shorts" Page Manryk, is brand new to the team, and one of the best signings Ukraina have made ever. His calm presence in the center of midfield, and simple game are highly effective. He has formed a solid partnership with Kenny already, and Jesse's stamina and passing ability will be crucial to the success of the team. Jesse is best known for having been given the smallest shorts on the face of the earth before his first preseason game with Ukraina.

Andriy Sawchuk

Age: 35
Birthplace: Burlington, Ontario
Position: Midfield/Striker
Favourite Club: Dynamo Kyiv
Favourite Player: Andriy Shevchenko
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "Something different for Ukrainian participation."
Nickname: Sawchuk
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Mark Shwed

Age: 37
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario
Position: Keeper/Defender/Midfield
Favourite Club: No regular leagues - rather Brazil in World Cups
Favourite Player: Maradona
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "To be able to keep up to my 3 year old, as well as meet some local Ukie soccer enthusiasts."
Nickname: Schwed
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Michael Baran

Age: 32
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario
Position: Defender/Midfield
Favourite Club: Chelsea
Favourite Player: Maradonna
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "It's been too long since last I played..."
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David Budnaruk

Age: 23
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario
Position: Midfield
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Mike Popowych

Age: 30
Birthplace: London, Ontario
Position: Defender/Midfield
Favourite Club: Any team that beats Man United
Favourite Player: The man who scores the goal to defeat Man United
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "An opportunity to play on a soccer team with my two brothers and cousin."
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Nicholas Radzichowsky

Age: 40
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario
Position: Defender/Midfield
Favourite Club: Cobras
Favourite Player: Kristopher and Kalyna (my kids)
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "To play soccer with Ukrainian teammates."
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Ben Makuch

Age: 18
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario
Position: Midfield
Favourite Club: Manchester United
Favourite Player: Roy Keane
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "To get in touch with my slavic roots."
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Brian Budnaruk

Age: 22
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario
Position: Defender/Midfield
Favourite Club: Canadian National Team
Favourite Player: Mia Hamm
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "To play soccer and meet some cool people."
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Andriy Ryzhyy

Age: 22
Birthplace: Lviv, Ukraine
Position: Striker
Favourite Club: Kasablanka
Favourite Player: Vasyl Shevciv ("Sheva")
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "Love to score."
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Alex Popowych

Age: 32
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario
Position: Defender
Favourite Club: Any team that's not Man United
Favourite Player: Robert Huth
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "To lose weight and scrape oppenents legs with my cleats."
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Andrij Hluchowecky

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Andriy Szkwarek

Age: 26
Birthplace: Winnipeg, Mb
Position: Keeper/Striker
Favourite Club: Manchester United
Favourite Player: Lionel Messi
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "I heard Wally's wife makes good holopchi."
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Chris Arnone - Iwanuch

Age: 19
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario
Position: Midfield
Favourite Club: Italian National Team
Favourite Player: Francesco Totti
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "To join a great club with deep roots and try to help win championships."
Nickname: Chrissy
Background: Chris "Chrissy" Arnone Iwanuch, another one of Ukraina's younger players. He is a player with loads of pace, and skill to match. He is a very important player for Ukraina, giving the team width, and speed down the wing. His ability to get forward to attack is fantastic, and his determination to defend and help out his teammates is much appreciated by the players. Chris is best known for his saying "damn I can't go out and drink with you guys, I am only 18!" Mario look away, (we will get you in Chris!)

Will Reid

Ukrainian Lineage: Grandparents from Boukovena & Ternopil (Vasyl Semchuk & Pearl Listopad)
Age: 34
Birthplace: Montreal, QC
Position: Striker
Favourite Club: Ottawa Ukraina
Favourite Player: No favourite players, equally appreciate all athletes
Main Reason For Joining The Club: Joining to proudly & playfully connect with my Ukrainian Roots
Nickname: Willy
Background: Willy is an enthusiastic individual, who has a competitive edge to him. He works hard on the field, fighting through the physical game with great tenacity. He is very eager to succeed, and learn which make him a pleasure to coach, and will improve all the time. Will's shinpads match the uniform - number 22!

Dmytro Hys

Ukrainian Lineage: Born in Ukraina
Age: 31
Birthplace: Volodymyr-Volynsky, Volyn, Ukraine
Position: Midfield
Favourite Club: Ottawa Ukraina
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Main Reason For Joining The Club: To have fun, I love team sports
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Background: Dmytro is a very fit athlete, who has a great engine and can run and work hard for hours. He plays with a fire, and determination that not many can match. He is a great find for Ukraina, and has one of the thickest accents on the team!

Taras Figol

Ukrainian Lineage: Parents
Age: 36
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec
Position: Striker
Favourite Club: Montreal Impact
Favourite Player: Andriy Shevchenko
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "The only thing better than the Ukrainian team spirit on the field is the Ukrainian camaraderie and beers after the game."
Nickname: Tarasy
Background: Taras is an Ukraina Original, signing right from the start, and is one of the most committed, hard working players I have ever seen. His work rate is second to none, giving his all every second he is on the pitch. Taras is best known for turning as red as a poppy on every shift!

Igor Plechtchenko

Ukrainian Lineage: Wife, Daughter, Last Name
Age: 30
Birthplace: Minsk
Position: Midfield
Favourite Club: Manchester United
Favourite Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "To play the game."
Nickname: Igs
Background: "Igs" is one of the most skillful players in the league.  His attacking ability from center midfield is unrivaled, and has a ferocious shot that frightens goalkeepers. He is a very important part of the team, and he is a great 2 way player as well. He is best known for his famous one liners in the thick accent!

Michael Bodnar

Ukrainian Lineage: Father and maternal grandparents
Age: 45
Birthplace: Montréal, QC
Position: Keeper
Favourite Club: Newcastle United; AC Milan
Favourite Player: Zlatan Ibrahimovi?; Dwayne De Rosario
Main Reason For Joining The Club: Meet soccer playing Ukrainians in Ottawa while getting in shape for the over-50 league!!
Nickname: Mike the Body
Background: Bodnar is an experienced keeper with a great enthusiam to play for Ukraina. Recorded a shutout in his first ever appearance for Ukraina, and will be a great asset for the squad with his experience and composed demeaner. What a keeper jersey!

Bohdan Kaluzny

Ukrainian Lineage: Parents
Age: 32
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec
Position: Defender
Favourite Club: Montreal Canadiens
Favourite Player: None
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "Defected from Montreal and seeked sport refuge "
Nickname: Boggs, Boggy
Background: Bohdan "Boggs" Kaluzny, one of Ukraina's fastest players. Can play numerous positions, using his pace to great ability. He makes great forward runs to support the attack, and will always work hard for people around him. A great player to have in any team. Bohdan is best know for his astonishing green mouthpiece, and hosting parties where his main focus is not ruining his couch.

Andriy Popowych

Ukrainian Lineage: Parents
Age: 29
Birthplace: Berwick, Nova Scotia
Position: Keeper/Striker
Favourite Club: Ukrainian National Team
Favourite Player: Edwin Van Der Sar
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "Proud to be a member of an organization that brings together my culture and sport."
Nickname: Popes
Background: Andriy "Popes" Popowych, co-founder of the Club, a goalkeeper for Ukraina, is an original member of the Club. He is a good vocal keeper, who when on his game, can steal victories for the team on his own. He is the all time leading shutout leader for Ukraina, and is best known for his loud, off tune renditions of Ukrainian songs after victories and for birthdays.

Andriy Pawlowsky

Ukrainian Lineage: Parents
Age: 27
Birthplace: Montreal, Quebec
Position: Striker/Midfield
Favourite Club: Dynamo Kiev
Favourite Player: The Shevster
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "Love playing soccer and I love Ukraine, this team is like a second family to me. "
Nickname: Beast
Background: Andrij "Beast" Pawlowsky, is a very strong, hard working players. His ability to put pressure on defenders and force mistakes is second to none and unmatched by anyone on the team. He is the ultimate team players, thinking of the team first and when called upon, does his job as well as anyone else. Will bang in some goals for Ukraina as well. Beast is best known for his ability to score goals without even knowing!

Myroslav Palenychka

Ukrainian Lineage: Born in Ukraina
Age: 27
Birthplace: Lviv, Ukraine
Position: Defence
Favourite Club: Ukrainina National Team
Favourite Player: Andriy Shevchenko
Main Reason For Joining The Club: Playing best sport while being part of Ukrainian community
Nickname: Myro
Background: Myroslav is also a new signing to the team, and a great talent to have around. He is a hard worker, with good skill to go along with it. He tackles hard, and wins most of his 50/50 challenges. He is a great defender, who opposing teams will not enjoying playing against. Myro has already made a name for himself on the field.

Boris Ignatchkov

Age:18
Birthplace: Kharkov, Ukraine
Position:Keeper
Favourite Club: Real Madrid
Favourite Player: Iker Casillas
Main Reason For Joining The Club: To improve my skills
Nickname:Bo
Background: Boris is a young, phenominal keeper who has great reflexes. he is very agile, and his shot stopping is second to none. Ukraina are happy to have him in the Club and hope for a long and successful time with Boris as a keeper!

Danylo Ostash

Age:14
Birthplace: Kyiv, Ukraine
Position: Midfielder
Favourite Club: Dynamo Kyiv
Favourite Player: Artem Milevskyi
Main Reason For Joining The Club: to show everyone that no one can play soccer better than Ukrainians.
Nickname:Danny
Background: Danylo is the youngest player in Ukraina history, playing in a men's league at the tender age of 14. He holds his own with his technical ability, and desire. he has skill which makes him a key player in playmaking and keeping possession of the ball.

John Blahuta

Ukrainian Lineage: Grandfather
Age: 21
Birthplace: Blackburn, England
Position: Midfielder/Striker
Favourite Club: Blackburn Rovers
Favourite Player: Andres Iniesta
Main Reason For Joining The Club: I look forward to training and competing alongside people from the same cultural background as me.
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Steve Sabadoz

Ukrainian Lineage: Grandfather
Age:20
Birthplace:
Position:Forward
Favourite Club:Liverpool
Favourite Player:Stevie G
Main Reason For Joining The Club:I'm looking forward to playing with ukranian players and making a name for Ukranian soccer in ottawa
Nickname:Saba
Background: Steve is a solid technical player. He is new to the Club and hopefully as he picks up more games with Ukraina he will become an integral part of the attacking prowess of Ukraina.

Denis Pogrebinski

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Jon Udell

Ukrainian Lineage: Mother
Age: 28
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario
Position: Midfielder
Favourite Club: AC Milan / Ukraine
Favourite Player: Shevchenko
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "I love soccer, burning calories and the Ukraine."
Nickname: Tootsie, Udes
Background: Jon "Tootsie" Udell, an original member of Ukraina, who has an engine that can keep going and going... His work rate and fitness rival anyone in the league, he covers more ground in a game then anyone. He is known to score some cracking goals for Ukraina. Is best known for his loud yells when he is fouled, and his collection of yellow cards, not to mention his 10-20 arguments per game against the referee, the other team, the ball, the corner flags, and whatever else he can find.