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Amanda Marie Allen (born February 21, 2005) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Halifax Tides FC in the Northern Super League, on loan from the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League, and the Canada national team.
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Early life
[edit]Allen was born in Mississauga, Ontario, to mother Nicola and father Mark, both of whom were born in Kingston, Jamaica. She grew up participating in figure skating, gymnastics and track and field. Allen began playing soccer at age four with North Mississauga SC.[2] She later joined the youth ranks at Woodbridge Strikers before moving to the Canada Soccer NDC Ontario program.[3] She also played for the Team Ontario provincial team.[4] In 2022, she represented Ontario at the 2022 Canada Summer Games.[5]
Club career
[edit]NDC Ontario
[edit]In 2022, Allen played with NDC Ontario in the team's inaugural League1 Ontario season.[6] She made 14 regular season appearances and scored 10 goals as NDC Ontario finished runners-up behind Vaughan Azzurri. She made a further two appearances in the playoffs as the team beat Alliance United FC 3–1 in the final to win the championship title.[7] Allen was named a league Third Team All-Star and U18 All-Star.[8][9]
In November 2022, Allen signed a National Letter of Intent, committing to play college soccer for Syracuse Orange at Syracuse University beginning in August 2023[10] (however, she ultimately opted to forgo college and turn professional instead).
Orlando Pride
[edit]In March 2023, Allen began training with the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League during her high school spring break.[11] In April 2023, she signed a three-year contract with the club, choosing to forgo her NCAA eligibility to turn professional instead.[12][13] She began the team's youngest ever signing and also the youngest debutant, making her first league appearance on May 6, 2023, against Racing Louisville FC at the age of 18 years, two months and 15 days.[14] On March 16, 2024, she recorded her first professional assist, a header to Summer Yates in the Pride's season-opener.[15]
Lexington SC (loan)
[edit]In September 2024, Allen was loaned to Lexington SC of the USL Super League through May 2025.[16][17] In December 2024, Orlando recalled her from her loan, after she sustained a shoulder injury and placed her on the season-ending injury list.[18]
Halifax Tides FC (loan)
[edit]In July 2025, Allen was loaned to Canadian club Halifax Tides FC of the Northern Super League for the remainder of the 2025 season.[19] She scored her first goal on August 2, in a 1-1 draw against Montreal Roses FC.[20]
International career
[edit]Youth
[edit]Allen's first international involvement with the Canada Soccer program was in December 2021 when she was invited to an under-17 camp under coach Emma Humphries. The camp included a friendly with Mexico under-17s in which she debuted as a half time substitute.[2][21] In May 2022, Allen was selected to the roster for the 2022 CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship. She appeared in all seven games, including five starts, and scored four goals: two in the opening group stage match as Canada beat Dominican Republic 10–0, another in a 4–1 round of 16 win against Honduras and her fourth in a 3–0 third place playoff victory over Panama as Canada claimed the bronze medal.[2][22] The result also qualified the team for the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. She was named to the roster and started all three group stage games. She scored a penalty in the final match, a 1–1 draw with Tanzania, but Canada were eliminated after finishing third in the group behind Japan and Tanzania.[23]
Senior
[edit]After her performance at the U17 World Cup, Allen was called up to the Canada senior team for the first time, at age 17, for a double header of friendlies against Brazil in November 2022.[24][25] She made her senior debut on November 11, coming on as a 71st-minute substitute in a 2–1 victory against Brazil.[26]
Career statistics
[edit]Club
[edit]- As of October 17, 2025[27]
| Club | Season | League | Playoffs[a] | League Cup[b] | Other[c] | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| NDC Ontario | 2022[28] | League1 Ontario | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 10 | ||
| Orlando Pride | 2023 | NWSL | 3 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | — | 6 | 0 | ||
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | 11 | 0 | |||
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
| Lexington SC (loan) | 2024–25 | USL Super League | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | 9 | 0 | |||
| Halifax Tides FC (loan) | 2025 | Northern Super League | 11 | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 1 | |||
| Career total | 45 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 53 | 11 | ||
- ^ Includes NWSL playoffs
- ^ Includes NWSL Challenge Cup
- ^ Includes NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup
International
[edit]- As of November 11, 2022[2]
| Canada | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Apps | Goals |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |
Honours
[edit]NDC Ontario
- League1 Ontario championship: 2022
Orlando Pride
International
- CONCACAF Women's U-17 Championship third place: 2022
References
[edit]- ^ "Squad List, FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup India 2022: Canada" (PDF). FIFA. October 11, 2022. p. 2. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Amanda Allen at Canada Soccer
- ^ "WSC OPDL Alumni make U17 National Camp in Mexico". Woodbridge Strikers.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Team Ontario make their mark during the Inter-Provincial Competition". Ontario Soccer Association. April 30, 2018.
- ^ "Ontario Soccer Announces Its 2022 Canada Games Rosters". Ontario Soccer Association. July 25, 2022.
- ^ "Amanda Allen 2022 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Alliance United FC at National Development Centre-Ontario - August 6, 2022". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Simcoe skipper Cloey Uddenberg at the heart of the 2022 Women's Premier Division All-Star team". League1 Ontario. November 17, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Women's Premier Division U18 All-Star team littered with CANWNT potential". League1 Ontario. November 18, 2022.
- ^ "Two Sign Soccer National Letter With Syracuse". Syracuse Orange. November 17, 2022.
- ^ Johal, Harjeet (April 3, 2023). "'It wasn't a question': Canadian forward Amanda Allen on turning pro and signing with Orlando Pride at age 18". The Equalizer.
- ^ "Orlando Pride adds young Canadian forward Amanda Allen on three-year deal". Orlando Pride. April 3, 2023.
- ^ Davidson, Neil (April 3, 2023). "Teenage Canadian forward Amanda Allen signs with NWSL's Orlando Pride". Toronto Star.
- ^ "Orlando Pride loans forward Amanda Allen to Lexington Sporting Club". Orlando Pride. September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Match Report: 10-player Orlando Pride rallies to draw Louisville in 2024 season opener". Orlando City SC. March 16, 2024. Retrieved 2025-07-02.
- ^ Rollins, Sean (September 5, 2024). "Orlando Pride Loan Amanda Allen to Lexington SC". The Mane Land.
- ^ "Lexington Sporting Club Acquires Amanda Allen on Loan from Orlando Pride for the 2024 Season". Lexington SC. September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Orlando Pride forward Amanda Allen placed on season-ending injury list". Orlando Pride. December 9, 2024.
- ^ "Orlando Pride loans two players heading into second half of the season". Orlando Pride. July 2, 2025.
- ^ "Amanda Allen scores 1st NSL goal to help Halifax Tides net 1-1 tie with Montreal Roses". CBC Sports. August 3, 2025.
- ^ "Mexico U17 v Canada U17 match report". Canada Soccer. 20 January 2020.
- ^ "Canada beats Puerto Rico, qualify for U17 Women's World Cup". www.sportsnet.ca.
- ^ "Canada eliminated from FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after draw with Tanzania". CBC.
- ^ "Canada coach Bev Priestman calls up three youngsters for Brazil women's friendlies". Sportsnet. October 31, 2022.
- ^ "Allen, Chukwu and Ottey earn first Canada call ups". Canadian Soccer Association. November 6, 2022.
- ^ "Leon strike lifts Canada women past Brazil in soccer friendly". Sportsnet. November 11, 2022.
- ^ Amanda Allen at Soccerway
- ^ "National Development Centre-Ontario - 2022 regular season - Amanda Allen". www.league1ontario.com.
- ^ NWSL (2024-10-07). "Orlando Pride Claims 2024 NWSL Shield". NWSL. Retrieved 2024-10-09.
External links
[edit]- Amanda Allen at the National Women's Soccer League
- Amanda Allen at Canada Soccer
- Amanda Allen at Soccerway.com
- Amanda Allen at FBref.com
- Amanda Allen at kicker (in German)
- Amanda Allen at the Canadian Soccer Association
- Amanda Allen at National Women's Soccer League
Amanda Allen
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Early life
Upbringing
Amanda Allen was born on February 21, 2005, in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, to parents Nicola and Mark Allen, both of whom were born in Kingston, Jamaica.[3] Growing up in Mississauga, she was immersed in a variety of athletic pursuits from a young age, reflecting her family's emphasis on physical activity and her own early passion for sports.[3] At the age of four, Allen began playing soccer with North Mississauga SC, marking the start of her organized involvement in the sport that would define her career.[3] Alongside soccer, she participated in figure skating, gymnastics, and track and field during her childhood, developing a broad foundation in athletics that honed her agility, speed, and competitive drive.[3] Her family's ties to soccer extended through her uncle, Robert Coombs, a connection that likely influenced her early exposure to the game within a supportive Jamaican-Canadian heritage.[3]Introduction to soccer and early training
Amanda Allen first encountered soccer at the age of four, joining North Mississauga SC in her hometown of Mississauga, Ontario, where she began developing her skills in a local youth environment.[3] Raised in a family with Jamaican roots—her parents Nicola and Mark were born in Kingston—she initially explored a variety of sports, including figure skating, gymnastics, and track and field, which helped build her athletic foundation. However, soccer soon emerged as her passion, influenced by a family background in the sport, including her uncle Robert Coombs. Allen's early training emphasized grassroots participation, fostering her technical abilities and love for the game from a young age.[3] As she progressed, Allen transitioned to Woodbridge SC for further youth development, honing her forward position through competitive play and structured sessions typical of Ontario's club system. This period marked her shift toward dedicated soccer training, preparing her for advanced opportunities in Canada Soccer's national youth pathways. By her mid-teens, her consistent performances in these early club settings had caught the attention of national scouts.[6]Club career
NDC Ontario
Amanda Allen joined the senior team of NDC Ontario, Canada Soccer's National Development Centre program in Ontario, for the 2022 League1 Ontario season, the club's inaugural campaign in the league.[4][7] As a 17-year-old forward, she quickly established herself as a key attacking player, captaining the team in the playoff final.[8] During the regular season, Allen appeared in 14 matches and scored 10 goals, contributing significantly to NDC Ontario's second-place finish behind Vaughan Azzurri.[9][10] Her goal-scoring prowess highlighted her speed, creativity, and finishing ability against university-level opposition. In the playoffs, NDC Ontario advanced to the final, where they defeated Alliance United 3-1 on August 6, 2022, at the Ontario Soccer Centre, securing the Women's Premier Division championship; Allen started as captain but was substituted due to injury in the 75th minute after an earlier shot attempt.[8][11] Allen's performances at NDC Ontario drew attention from professional scouts, leading to her signing with the NWSL's Orlando Pride in April 2023 directly from the development program.[4][7] Her time with the club marked her transition from youth soccer to senior professional pathways, showcasing her potential as a prolific forward.[2]Orlando Pride
Allen signed with the Orlando Pride of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) via the discovery process on April 3, 2023, securing a three-year contract through the 2025 season and becoming the youngest player ever to join the club at age 18.[12] She made her professional debut as a substitute on May 6, 2023, in a regular season match against Racing Louisville FC, entering at 18 years, two months, and 15 days old—the youngest debut in Pride history.[2] Her first start occurred four days later on May 10, 2023, during the NWSL Challenge Cup against the Washington Spirit.[2] In her rookie 2023 season, Allen appeared in three Challenge Cup matches, starting one and logging 91 minutes total, though she did not record a goal or assist.[13] The following year, she transitioned to a substitute role in the regular season, featuring in eight games for 82 minutes and providing her first professional assist to Summer Yates on March 16, 2024, in the season-opening 2-2 draw at Racing Louisville FC, which contributed to the Pride's club-record 23-match unbeaten streak.[2][12] Allen also played 111 minutes across three matches in the inaugural NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup, helping the Pride reach the final.[12] Entering 2025 under contract, Allen added to her experience with limited appearances before being loaned out in July, bringing her total to 14 matches across all competitions during her time appearing for the Pride through 2024, during which she tallied one assist but no goals.[14] Her time with the club emphasized development as a versatile forward, drawing on her youth international background to contribute depth to the attacking line amid the Pride's successful campaigns, including the 2024 NWSL Shield and Championship wins.[12]Lexington SC (loan)
In September 2024, Amanda Allen joined Lexington Sporting Club on loan from the Orlando Pride for the duration of the inaugural USL Super League season, which ran from August 2024 to May 2025.[15][16] The move provided Allen, a 19-year-old Canadian international forward, with increased playing time in a professional environment following limited appearances with the Pride in the NWSL earlier that year.[15] Lexington's head coach Mike Dickey expressed enthusiasm about the acquisition, highlighting Allen's international experience and her potential to add dynamism to the team's midfield as they aimed to compete in the new league.[16] Allen debuted for Lexington shortly after the loan announcement and featured regularly in the early matches of the season.[17] Over the course of her stint, she made 9 appearances, primarily as a forward or attacking midfielder, but did not record any goals or assists.[17] Her contributions focused on supporting the team's build-up play and pressing, aligning with Lexington's ambitions in the league's founding year, though the club struggled overall, finishing outside the playoff positions. No standout individual moments, such as match-winning performances, were reported during this period. The loan was cut short on December 9, 2024, when it was mutually terminated due to Allen sustaining a season-ending injury.[18] She was subsequently recalled by the Orlando Pride and placed on their season-ending injury list, marking the end of her brief time with Lexington.[18]Halifax Tides FC (loan)
On July 2, 2025, Amanda Allen was loaned to Halifax Tides FC of Canada's Northern Super League from the Orlando Pride until the end of the 2025 season, bringing her professional experience and international pedigree to the expansion club.[19] Described by the team as a dynamic winger with exceptional pace and creativity, Allen was expected to enhance the Tides' attacking options by breaking defensive lines and delivering precise passes into the final third.[19] Her arrival followed the Pride's successful 2024 campaign, where she had contributed to their NWSL Championship and Shield wins, marking a return to Canadian soccer after her early development in Ontario.[14] Allen quickly integrated into the Tides' squad, making her debut shortly after signing and featuring regularly in the league's inaugural season.[17] She appeared in 12 matches, starting 7, and accumulated 617 minutes on the pitch while primarily operating on the right wing.[17] Her statistical output included 1 goal and 0 assists, demonstrating her role in creating scoring opportunities despite the team's mid-table position in the six-team league.[20] Allen also received 1 yellow card during her loan spell, reflecting her aggressive playing style.[17] A standout moment came in her first home game on August 2, 2025, when Allen scored the equalizing goal in a 1-1 draw against the Montreal Roses at Wanderers Grounds, marking her debut goal in the Northern Super League and helping the Tides earn a valuable point early in her tenure.[21] This strike, her only goal of the loan, underscored her ability to deliver in key moments, as she converted a chance with clinical finishing to level the scoreline.[1] Throughout the remainder of the season, Allen continued to provide width and energy on the flanks, contributing to the Tides' development as a competitive unit in the league's debut year, though the team did not qualify for playoffs. Her loan concluded at the end of the 2025 campaign, after which she returned to the Orlando Pride.[19]International career
Youth career
Allen made her youth international debut for Canada in 2021 at the age of 16 under coach Emma Humphries.[3] She earned 11 caps with the Canada U-17 team between 2021 and 2022.[22] In 2022, Allen played a key role in Canada's bronze medal win at the Concacaf Women's Under-17 Championship in the Dominican Republic, where she scored three goals, including two in the group stage.[2][1] This performance helped qualify Canada for the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India, to which she was named to the roster. At the tournament, Allen started all three group stage matches and scored Canada's only goal in a 1–1 draw against Japan.[4][16] Allen transitioned to the Canada U-20 team in 2023, accumulating 10 caps and four goals as of 2024. She was part of the squad for the 2023 Concacaf Women's U-20 Championship qualifiers in the Dominican Republic.[23] In March 2024, Allen was called up for European friendlies against England and France.[24] Later that year, she represented Canada at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup in Colombia, appearing in all three group stage matches—including starting against Fiji—and the round of 16.[25][26][27]Senior career
Allen received her first call-up to the Canada women's national team in 2022 at the age of 17.[2] She made her senior international debut on November 11, 2022, substituting into a friendly match against Brazil in Santos in the 71st minute, contributing to a 2-1 victory.[4][28] As of November 2025, Allen has recorded one cap for the senior team, with no goals or assists.[3]Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDC Ontario | 2022 | League1 Ontario | 14 | 10 |
| Orlando Pride | 2023 | NWSL | 6 | 0 |
| Orlando Pride | 2024 | NWSL | 8 | 0 |
| Lexington SC (loan) | 2024 | USL Super League | 0 | 0 |
| Halifax Tides (loan) | 2025 | Northern Super League | 12 | 1 |
International
Youth
| Year | Team | Tournament | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Canada U17 | Concacaf U-17 Championship | 7 | 3 |
| 2022 | Canada U17 | FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup | 3 | 1 |
Senior
| Year | Team | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Canada | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 |