Kenny Porter - Ivanchuk

Ukrainian Lineage: Mother
Age: 26
Birthplace: Edmonton, Alberta
Position: Midfield
Favourite Club: Barcelona
Favourite Player: Ronaldinho
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "To make my mom proud!"
Nickname: Kennneeedddy
Background: Kenny "KENNNNNNEEEDDDY " Porter Ivanchuk, is the reason why the girls come to watch the games! Kenny is a top center midfield player, who is easily one of the best players in the league. He works both ways, defends, attacks, tackles, is the heartbeat in the midfield for Ukraina. When Kenny is in the team, Ukraina have a chance to win any game. Kenny is best known for partying in a different country every year, and his awful taste in dance type music that only Danilo can understand!

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!"
 

Morgan Kenny - Josefowich

Ukrainian Lineage: Grandmother
Age: 20
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario
Position: Keeper/Midfield/Striker
Favourite Club: Arsenal
Favourite Player: Thierry Henry
Main Reason For Joining The Club: "I love perogies!"
Nickname: Morgy
Background: "Moregano" is a versatile player for Ukraina, who is an outstanding goalkeeper, and can play out just as well. Morgan has had some immense games for Ukraina in goal, in huge games getting the win for Ukraina. He is also a solid midfield player and attacker who can score goals with a great shot. Morgan is best known for showing up to games in the tighest jeans, that don't leave a whole lot to the imagination.

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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Position: Striker
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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
Favourite Player:
Main Reason For Joining The Club: To have fun, I love team sports
Nickname:
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!