We sat down with the Pickering native to chat about his game day preparations and his greatest soccer achievement.

Q: Describe yourself on the pitch vs. off the pitch?

On the field I think I’m a vocal leader. I’m a ball winner. I enjoy tackling strikers and physically imposing myself on the other team.
It’s funny because off the field I think I’m more of a quiet guy. I’m kind of calm and relaxed person.

Q: What are some things you like to do on your downtime?

Right now I usually play cards with my roommates. I read a bit and also like to play video games.

Q: What player do you like to emulate your game off of?

I like to watch Vincent Kompany. He’s a real aggressive, strong centre back and he’s good with his feet as well.

Q: Favourite soccer team?

Arsenal.

Q: Favourite player?

Loving Arsenal back in the day I would say Thierry Henry.

Q: How do you prepare for match day?

I’m a sleeper that’s for sure. I go to bed early the night before, wake up, eat breakfast, go for a little run to kind of stretch my legs and then I go right back to bed.

Q: Favourite spot in the city?

I got love for Pickering. I’m not too much of a city guy. I kind of like the outskirts of the city so I think my favourite spot would have to be Island Mix in Pickering.

Q: What is one or some of your greatest soccer achievements?

Getting drafted by Toronto FC, my hometown, was a pretty big achievement for myself. Coming to Syracuse University, graduating and going through the draft was a great feeling.
Skylar was selected 11th overall in the 2015 MLS SuperDraft by Toronto FC.

Q: If you weren’t playing soccer what would you be doing?

I feel like I would be somewhere in athletics, maybe in different sport like basketball or maybe even volleyball.