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 next month. The roster consists of 21 players, including three goalkeepers, five defenders, eight midfielders, and five forwards. This tournament is scheduled to take place from September 5 to September 27.
In addition to the primary squad, six alternates will accompany the team to Poland to aid in preparations before the commencement of the World Cup. The players, coaching staff, and support personnel will convene 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 slated for August 31 as part of their pre-tournament activities.
Canada, one of the participating 24 nations, has been placed in Group B for the competition. The team will kick off their campaign against England on September 5, followed by a match against Brazil on September 8. The group stage will conclude with a game against Tanzania on September 11.
The Canadian squad secured their spot in the U-20 World Cup following their victory at the 2025 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship, clinching the regional title for the third time. Coach Tye emphasized the significance of the team’s accomplishment in the CONCACAF championship, acknowledging the tougher challenges that lie ahead at the World Cup and urging the players to embrace the competition with confidence.
The full roster announcement includes Noelle Henning from Michigan State University, Madison London from Creighton University, and Khadijah Cisse from the University of Kentucky as goalkeepers. Defenders comprise 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 selected 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 line consists of 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 named 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).