HOW TWO CS ST-LAURENT TALENTS NAVIGATED THE PATH TO DIVISION I
Making the jump to collegiate soccer requires more than just talent; it takes a roadmap. For CS St-Laurent standouts Carly and Josué, the path to NCAA Division I was shaped by patience, thoughtful decision-making, and a crucial partnership with local recruitment agency FMSpro.
By Paula Rossi | March 12, 2026
There has never been a more promising moment for young Québécois soccer players to dream of a professional career. In just the past two years, Quebec’s soccer landscape has gained two professional anchors: the Montréal Roses in the Northern Super League and FC Supra du Québec in the Canadian Premier League.
Mais à mesure que les opportunités se multiplient, le parcours lui-même devient plus complexe. Au milieu du bruit entourant la visibilité et le rythme effréné du recrutement moderne, l’ambition seule ne suffit plus pour effectuer la transition entre le soccer juvénile et le niveau professionnel. Sans stratégie et conseil, il est facile pour les athlètes et leurs familles de perdre de vue l’objectif global.
It is within this evolving landscape that the stories of Carly Ann Dziewirz and Josué Youta.
Both products of CS St-Laurent, these two attackers have long been among the club’s most clinical talents. Today, they share a new milestone: competing at the NCAA Division I level in the United States. Carly recently completed her sophomore season at Hofstra University, while Josué is preparing for his first spring season at The Ohio State University.
While their talent earned them their spots, both athletes bridged the gap to the U.S. collegiate system through Find Me Agency (FMSpro). A long-standing partner of CS St-Laurent, the agency connects local talent to collegiate and professional programs across North America. The partnership focuses on mentorship and realistic evaluation—helping families navigate logistical hurdles while keeping the athlete’s long-term development at the forefront.
Although Carly and Josué’s destinations are similar, their recruitment journeys were anything but.
Carly’s Path: Redefining the Window
At 21, Carly has developed into a powerful, efficient playmaker who thrives in the number 10 role. A Châteauguay native, she has been a fixture at CS St-Laurent for the last decade and will feature in the club's inaugural Ligue 1 Quebec women's side this coming summer.
A quiet leader, Carly has built a reputation for discipline and clutchness in a St-Laurent jersey. "I show up with 100% every practice and game," she says. "Energy is contagious. If I can stay composed and push forward in difficult moments, I can motivate my teammates to do the same."
While NCAA Division I has long been the gold standard for Canada's elite female talent, Carly faced a unique hurdle: she didn't begin the recruitment process until age 19. At a time when most commitments are already finalized, she worried the window to the DI stage had already closed.
That perception shifted when she met FMSpro founder Noah Eisenberg, who offered a vital reminder: every athlete’s timeline is unique. The key wasn't the when, but the where: finding the right academic and athletic fit.
Carly navigated the complexities of recruitment through the FMS network, eventually committing to Hofstra. Now a Psychology major, she credits the synergy between her club and her advisors for the smooth transition. “Knowing there was a strong relationship between FMSpro and CS St-Laurent made me much more comfortable that my best interests would be taken care of.”
Josué’s Path: Playing the Long Game
Josué’s trajectory followed a different logic. A dynamic attacker capable of devastating play as a striker or on the wing, the 23-year-old notably featured in CS St-Laurent’s historic 2023 Canadian Championship run, where the semi-pro side stunned the CPL’s Halifax Wanderers.
Participating in a FMS showcase showcase was almost an afterthought for Josué; he went because his peers were going, carrying zero expectations. Predictably, his performance ignited immediate interest of various college coaches, but he was initially hesitant. “I was unsure because I already had opportunities to go pro,” he explains.
Rather than pushing for a quick signature, Eisenberg acted as a sounding board for nearly two years while Josué evaluated his future. “Noah helped me consider my long-term value as a person, not just a player,” Josué says. “I started to see that education wasn't a distraction from pro soccer—it was a safety net for life after my career.”
Josué eventually chose a strategic stepping stone route, starting at Daytona State College before earning his spot at Ohio State. Now pursuing a degree in Business and Cybersecurity, he followed a blueprint similar to his friend, Canadian International Moïse Bombito—proving that the collegiate system is often the best environment to mature physically and mentally.
By choosing the patient path over the immediate one, Josué ensured that when he finally reaches the professional ranks, he will do so with a degree in hand and a game refined by the highest level of collegiate competition.
Looking Back and Moving Forward
Carly and Josué are just two examples within a network of over 85 CS St-Laurent athletes placed in North American programs through FMSpro. Because the club believes in holistic guidance, CS St-Laurent maintains a partnership that allows its athletes to access these recruitment services as a core part of their development. By managing the relentless logistics of outreach and eligibility, the partnership allows players to keep their focus where it belongs: on the pitch and in the classroom.
When asked for advice for the next generation at CS St-Laurent, their message combined pragmatism and persistence:
- Josué on Academics: “When I was younger, I only thought about soccer. I realize now that good grades are the key that opens doors abroad. You can chase the pro dream without sacrificing your education.”
- Carly on Persistence: “Stick with it, even when the process feels stressful. It seems scary, but playing at the next level is incredibly rewarding.”
This commitment to the next generation was recently on display as showcases FMSpro and CS St-Laurent co-hosted a series of high-profile showcases at the Complexe Sportif St-Laurent (January 23-25 for girls and February 13-15 for boys), providing young talent with the same platform that launched Carly and Josué.
Currently, both players are balancing the student and athlete roles they play at school: grinding through spring training while keeping their grades high. They remain on a firm trajectory toward professional careers, but in the meantime, you could catch them back in a CS St-Laurent kit this summer.