Canada’s head coach, Cindy Tye, has announced the squad for the upcoming under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. The roster consists of 21 players, with three goalkeepers, five defenders, eight midfielders, and five forwards. The tournament is scheduled to take place from September 5 to 27.
In addition to the main roster, six alternates will accompany the team to Poland to assist with 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.
Canada, one of the 24 participating nations, is placed in Group B and will kick off their campaign against England on September 5. Subsequently, they will face Brazil on September 8 and Tanzania on September 11 to conclude the group stage.
The Canadian team secured their spot in the U-20 World Cup by winning the 2025 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship, clinching the regional title for the third time. Coach Tye expressed the team’s readiness for the upcoming challenge, acknowledging the higher level of competition at the World Cup and encouraging the players to embrace it with confidence.
The full roster comprises three goalkeepers: Noelle Henning (Michigan State University), Madison London (Creighton University), and Khadijah Cisse (University of Kentucky). The defensive line includes Bridget Mutipula (Florida State University/Vancouver Rise FC), Iba Oching (University of Iowa), Janet Okeke (Florida State University), Stephanie Schoeley (Providence College), and Chloe Taylor (Vancouver Rise FC). The midfielders are 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), and Liana Tarasco (University of Iowa). The forward lineup includes Sariyah Bailey (Louisiana State University), Annabelle Chukwu (University of Notre Dame), Kaylee Hunter (AFC Toronto), Lea Larouche (University of Iowa), and Emma Yee (University of Illinois).
The alternates for the team 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).