Canada’s Cindy Tye, the head coach, has unveiled the lineup for the upcoming under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland set for September 5 to 27. The squad comprises 21 players, featuring three goalkeepers, five defenders, eight midfielders, and five forwards. Additionally, six alternates will accompany the team to Poland for pre-tournament preparations.
The team, along with players, coaches, and staff, will convene in Lublin, Poland, on August 23, before relocating to their tournament base camp in Bielsko-Biala on August 30. A closed-door match against Spain is scheduled for August 31. Canada, part of 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, and concluding the group stage against Tanzania on September 11.
The Canadian team secured their spot in the U-20 World Cup during the 2025 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship, where they clinched the regional title for the third time. Coach Tye expressed the team’s readiness for the challenge ahead, acknowledging the elevated competition level in the World Cup and urging the players to embrace the opportunity to represent Canada on the global stage.
The full roster includes:
– Goalkeepers: Noelle Henning, Madison London, Khadijah Cisse
– Defenders: Bridget Mutipula, Iba Oching, Janet Okeke, Stephanie Schoeley, Chloe Taylor
– Midfielders: Olivia Chisholm, Jadea Collin, Sienna Gibson, Jeneva Hernandez Gray, Teegan Melenhorst, Ines Nourani, Noelle Sather, Liana Tarasco
– Forwards: Sariyah Bailey, Annabelle Chukwu, Kaylee Hunter, Lea Larouche, Emma Yee
– Alternates: Amy Medley, Victoria Rocci, Taegen Stewart, Emily Wong, Kierra Blundell, Melisa Kekic
The team is gearing up to face stiff competition at the World Cup, aiming to make their mark on the global stage.
