Canada’s under-20 Women’s World Cup squad has been revealed by head coach Cindy Tye for the upcoming tournament in Poland next month. The roster consists of 21 players, comprising three goalkeepers, five defenders, eight midfielders, and five forwards. Six additional players will accompany the team to Poland as alternates to assist in preparations before the World Cup commences.
The team, including players, coaches, and staff, will convene in Lublin, Poland, on August 23 and then relocate to their tournament base camp in Bielsko-Biala on August 30. A closed-door match against Spain is scheduled for August 31 as part of the team’s preparation. Canada, among the 24 participating nations, is placed in Group B and will kick off their campaign against England on September 5, followed by a match against Brazil on September 8. The group stage concludes on September 11 with a game against Tanzania.
The Canadian team secured their spot in the U-20 World Cup through their victory at the 2025 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship, marking the country’s third regional title win. Coach Tye emphasized the significance of the CONCACAF triumph, stating that while it boosted their confidence, they are aware of the heightened challenges they will face at the World Cup. She encouraged the players to embrace the competition, play with confidence, and seize the opportunity to represent Canada on a global stage.
The full roster includes:
– Goalkeepers: Noelle Henning (Michigan State University), Madison London (Creighton University), Khadijah Cisse (University of Kentucky)
– Defenders: Bridget Mutipula (Florida State University/Vancouver Rise FC), Iba Oching (University of Iowa), Janet Okeke (Florida State University), Stephanie Schoeley (Providence College), Chloe Taylor (Vancouver Rise FC)
– Midfielders: Olivia Chisholm (AFC Toronto), Jadea Collin (University of Wisconsin—Madison), Sienna Gibson (University of British Columbia), Jeneva Hernandez Gray (Sporting CP), Teegan Melenhorst (University of Miami), Ines Nourani (University of Connecticut), Noelle Sather (Baylor University), Liana Tarasco (University of Iowa)
– Forwards: Sariyah Bailey (Louisiana State University), Annabelle Chukwu (University of Notre Dame), Kaylee Hunter (AFC Toronto), Lea Larouche (University of Iowa), Emma Yee (University of Illinois)
The alternates are Amy Medley (Arizona State University), Victoria Rocci (University of South Alabama), Taegen Stewart (Calgary Wild), Emily Wong (North Carolina State University), Kierra Blundell (Arizona State University), and Melisa Kekic (University of Michigan).
