by Joaquin Henson
Manila, Philippines - For teenaged Fil-Canadian goalkeeper Stephanie Ang-Cogswell, the ultimate dream is to represent the Philippines in international competition and elevate her game to the highest level possible.
Stephanie, or Buppy as she is fondly called, was introduced to football when she was six and took to goalkeeping like fish to water. At 13, the 5-5 daughter of former PBA broadcaster Ronith Ang plays the game she loves five days a week, 11 months of the year. She’s the netkeeper for the Vancouver Football Club from September to March, the Little Flower Academy varsity from April to May and Mountain Football Club in the summer league from June to July.
Last weekend, Stephanie led Mountain F. C. to the Baker Blast title in Bellingham, Washington. The three-day tournament gathered 12 under-14 teams from British Columbia and Washington. Mountain F. C. posted a 5-0 record, scoring 27 goals and yielding only one on a penalty.
