Mya Jones

Jones was born in Calgary, Alberta, to parents Jason Jones and Kristin Sherriff.

In high school, Jones ran track and field and was a six-time academic honoree.

Mya speaks fluently English and French.

Named the 2020–21 AAC Midfielder of the Year for her performances, Mya also received numerous accolades for her 2023 performance, including the AAC Championship Most Outstanding Offensive Player title and a unanimously-decided AAC Offensive Player of the Year award.

She represented Canada at the under-15, 17 and under-20 levels.

She became the first player from the University of Memphis to be drafted into the National Women's Soccer League.

Enjoys soccer, running, hanging out with friends and family.

Her favourites from the world of football include James Rodríguez, Eden Hazard, Luis Suarez, Andrés Iniesta, Chelsea FC.

12 years of age...that's when Mya made her youth team debut under eventual Canada women's national soccer team coach Bev Priestman.

Mya was part of the Canadian squad that won gold at the 2014 CONCACAF Girls' U-15 Championship.

Traveling and exploring new places with her loved ones is a must.

Jones helped found the University of Memphis Athletics for Diversity and Equality group (UMADE) and played a key role between connecting UMADE and Memphis’ SAAC, which she was an executive member of.

Her major was health studies.