THE CANADIAN PRESS

Simeon Jackson and Desiree Scott have been named as Canada's soccer players of the month for January.

Jackson scored two goals and added one assist in five appearances for English Premier League club Norwich City FC.

The 24-year-old from Mississauga, Ont., saw action in three Premier League matches and two FA Cup contests, with the goals coming in FA Cup victories against Burnley and West Brom.

Jackson is in his fifth season with Canada's national team and a former player of the year award winner.

Scott, meanwhile, helped Canada's women's team qualify for the 2012 Summer Olympics thanks to a second-place finish at last month's CONCACAF qualification tournament in Vancouver.

The 24-year-old from Winnipeg was named Canada's player of the game in victories over Costa Rica and Mexico. She was again selected Canada's top player in the final, a 4-0 loss to the U.S.