VW Game Changers

The Canadian Premier League and Volkswagen Canada Present

2024 Game Changers

Volkswagen Canada & the Canadian Premier League are thrilled to honour Canadians who are making positive impacts in their communities through the beautiful game of soccer, by way of the 2024 VW Game Changers program!

Since 2022, VW Canada and the CPL have proudly shared the stories of dozens of leaders who are changing the game in their regions. Through the VW Game Changers program, more than $50,000 has been donated to local organizations in recognition of those worthy community champions.

Meet and learn more about our 2024 VW Game Changer recipients below!

VW Game Changer Stories

Meet Desmond, who, over the past 10 years, has collected and distributed more than 250,000 items of used soccer equipment to underprivileged young people globally.

Meet Abbe, the founder of the Blazin’ Soccer Dogs, who, for the past 15 years, has created soccer opportunities for players with physical and developmental disabilities in Vancouver, B.C.

Meet Helen, the co-founder of The Arcelor Grassroots Soccer Program, which has helped more than 500 inner city youth in Hamilton, Ont. access soccer through programming, equipment, and facilities.

Meet Joe, the founder of Yellowknife Bay Soccer Club, who is a passionate advocate for soccer participation across all ages in Northern Canada.

Meet Matt, the founder of “Soccability,” which has provided Canadians of all-abilities with barrier-free access to tailored soccer programming, like the Blind Soccer Ontario program, since 2014.

Each 2024 VW Game Changer recipient received a $5,000 donation to their local soccer organization, a one-of-a-kind jersey, a video-message from one of our VW Game Changer ambassadors — award-winning OneSoccer host Andi Petrillo and former York United FC defender and OneSoccer analyst Jordan Wilson — and tickets to a CPL match of their choosing.

2025 Nominations now open! Click here to submit.