Full Name
Ms. Anita Polson
Job Title
Executive Director
Organization
DeRo Foundation
Country
CANADA
Speaker Bio

Dwayne De Rosario is one of Canada’s most decorated athletes, an inductee of the Canada Sports Hall of Fame, former Captain and representative of the Canadian Men’s National Soccer Team, FIFA Legend, and FIFA World Cup 26™ Toronto Host City Ambassador.

Dwayne is a passionate motivational speaker and Ambassador for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), De Rosario is also dedicated to giving back. Through the DeRo Foundation, he provides free after-school soccer programs and Nike Soccer Camps hosted by Dwayne De Rosario for youth across Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and the Caribbean.

Career Highlights:

Four-time MLS Cup Champion

Seven-time MLS All-Star

Named among the MLS Top 25 Players of All Time

2011 MLS MVP

2011 MLS Golden Boot Winner

Four-time Canadian Player of the Year

Six-time MLS Best XI selection

Member of the Order of Ontario

Inducted into the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame (2019)

Inducted into the Canada Sports Hall of Fame (2022)

Inducted into the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame (2024)

Anita Polson