Canada’s head coach, Cindy Tye, has unveiled the squad that will represent the country at 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 set to compete in the tournament scheduled from September 5 to 27.
Additionally, six alternate players will accompany the team to Poland to assist in preparations ahead of the World Cup kick-off. The team, including 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 as part of their pre-tournament activities.
Canada, among the 24 participating nations, is placed in Group B and will commence its campaign against England on September 5, followed by a clash with Brazil on September 8. The group stage will conclude on September 11 with a match against Tanzania.
The Canadian team earned its ticket to the U-20 World Cup following a victory at the 2025 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship, securing the regional title for the third time.
Head coach Tye expressed the team’s readiness for the challenge, acknowledging the competition’s high level and urging the players to embrace the opportunity to represent Canada on the global stage with confidence.
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)
**Alternates:**
– 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)
– Melisa Kekic (University of Michigan)
