Canada’s head coach, Cindy Tye, has unveiled the squad that will compete in the upcoming under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The roster comprises 21 players, with a mix of three goalkeepers, five defenders, eight midfielders, and five forwards. The tournament is scheduled to take place from September 5 to 27.
Additionally, six alternates will accompany the team to Poland to provide support during preparations before the World Cup kicks off. The team members, coaching staff, and support personnel will assemble in Lublin, Poland, on August 23, and then transition to their tournament base camp in Bielsko-Biala on August 30. A closed-door match against Spain is scheduled for August 31.
Canada, among the 24 participating nations, is placed in Group B and will commence their campaign against England on September 5, followed by a match against Brazil on September 8. The group stage will conclude on September 11 with a game against Tanzania.
The Canadian team secured their spot in the U-20 World Cup following their victory at the 2025 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship, marking their third regional title win.
Coach Tye expressed the team’s readiness for the challenge, acknowledging the competitive nature of the World Cup and urging the players to embrace the opportunity to showcase their skills on a global stage.
The full roster includes goalkeepers Noelle Henning, Madison London, and Khadijah Cisse; defenders Bridget Mutipula, Iba Oching, Janet Okeke, Stephanie Schoeley, and Chloe Taylor; midfielders Olivia Chisholm, Jadea Collin, Sienna Gibson, Jeneva Hernandez Gray, Teegan Melenhorst, Ines Nourani, Noelle Sather, and Liana Tarasco; and forwards Sariyah Bailey, Annabelle Chukwu, Kaylee Hunter, Lea Larouche, and Emma Yee. The alternates are Amy Medley, Victoria Rocci, Taegen Stewart, Emily Wong, Kierra Blundell, and Melisa Kekic.