Canada’s head coach, Cindy Tye, has unveiled the roster for the upcoming under-20 Women’s World Cup set to take place in Poland next month. The squad comprises 21 players, featuring three goalkeepers, five defenders, eight midfielders, and five forwards. The tournament is scheduled to run from September 5 to 27.

Additionally, six alternate players will accompany the team to Poland to assist in preparations before the World Cup kicks off. The team, including players, coaches, and staff, will assemble 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 planned for August 31 as part of the team’s preparations.

Canada, one of the 24 nations participating in the tournament, has been placed in Group B. They are set to begin their campaign against England on September 5, followed by a clash with 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 following their triumph at 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 upcoming challenge, acknowledging the higher level of competition they will face at the World Cup. She emphasized the importance of embracing the challenge, competing with confidence, and maximizing the opportunity to represent Canada on the global stage.

The complete 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)