1UP Player Profile: Anna Hauer
Anna Hauer
Without a doubt, Anna Hauer will go down as one of — if not the — best female footballers to come out of Calgary.
Starting her youth career through the Calgary Foothills pathway, Hauer also spent time with the Vancouver Whitecaps Girls Elite REX Program, in addition to training in 1UP’s small group sessions alongside current teammate Nyema Ingleton.
“As a young player, I was full of energy and super competitive,” Hauer said, reflecting on her youth career.
“I always wanted to be on the ball, and I wasn’t afraid to take risks. I loved taking players on 1v1 and looking for ways to score or assist.”
That exact mindset was on display in her 1UP small group training sessions, as she explained:
“1UP has been a game-changer for me. The extra training is necessary to reach the next level,” Hauer said.
“They’ve helped me improve my speed of play, technique and decision-making under pressure. More than that, the environment pushes you to be your best every single day — and the support system there is unreal. It was always a fun time, and I have some great memories from training,” she added.
As she progressed through the Whitecaps program at a young age, Hauer began to attract attention from the Canadian national youth setup.
She was selected for the Canada Under-17 women’s national team at age 16 and went on to win a bronze medal at the 2022 Concacaf Women’s U-17 Championship in the Dominican Republic.
“To stand on the podium with my teammates, knowing all the hard work and sacrifice had paid off,” she said.
“It wasn’t just about the medal, but everything behind it — the training camps, the challenges we faced, and the way we came together as a team.”
Following that, Hauer started and played in every match at the 2022 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in India. She was later selected for Canadian U17 national team camps in Mexico and Spain.
“Wearing the Canadian jersey and hearing the anthem before a game — it gave me chills every time,” she said.
“The level of professionalism and pride that comes with representing your country really changes how you approach the game. Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of that moment.”
After the U17 World Cup, Hauer was named to Team Alberta for the 2022 Canada Summer Games held in Niagara, Ont.
She then transitioned into post-secondary soccer, signing with NCAA Division I side the University of Memphis Tigers in 2023.
Hauer continued her hard work at the University of Memphis, starting 20 matches and playing in all 23 as a rookie. She finished third on the team with eight goals and three assists in her first season with the Tigers.
She also brought home several honours, including 2023 AAC co-rookie of the year, selection to the 2023 All-AAC Second Team and All-Rookie Team, and a spot on the 2023–24 AAC All-Academic Team.
Hauer described what the transition was like, moving to the U.S. and stepping into NCAA Division 1 soccer.
“The jump was challenging at first — the pace, the physicality, and the demands both on and off the pitch are next level,” she said.
“You go from being one of the top players in your area to competing with and against top players from all over the world.
“It forces you to grow fast, mentally and physically. But being in a D1 environment has helped me elevate every part of my game.”
In her second season with the Tigers, Hauer continued to impress.
She was named to the 2024 All-AAC Second Team and the 2024 AAC All-Tournament Team. She also earned AAC Offensive Player of the Week honours on Sept. 2, 2024.
Next for Hauer is a new challenge: joining the West Virginia University women’s soccer team.
“Right now, I'm focused on continuing to develop and contribute at West Virginia University,” Hauer said.
“A long-term goal would be to break into the senior national team and hopefully play professionally — whether that’s in the NWSL, A-League Women, or overseas.”
Hauer also shared a message for the young 1UP ballers:
“Stay hungry and stay humble. Don’t be afraid to work hard when no one’s watching. Every extra session, every rep, every bit of effort adds up,” she said.
“Trust the process, listen to your coaches, and never stop believing in yourself. You’re capable of more than you think — and if you put in the work, it’ll show.”
We wish Anna the best of luck on her new journey at West Virginia University!
The 1UP family will always be supporting her and her goals.
This Week in Training:
1v1 Attacking
(May 20th - May 26th)
Photo Courtesy of ShotsbySB
Attacking & Defensive
Transition
This week’s objective: Players will gain the ability to beat defenders by both dribbles and a double pass with a teammate
Coaching Points:
Attacking Transition:
Commit defender
Analyze space between defender and ball
Analyze space behind the defender
Decision wether to pass or dribble
Change of pace
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