Canada’s head coach Cindy Tye has unveiled the squad that will compete in the upcoming under-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland next month. The roster consists of 21 players, comprising 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 squad, six alternates will accompany the team to Poland to assist with preparations before the commencement of the World Cup. The players, coaching staff, and support personnel will convene in Lublin, Poland on August 23 and later move to their tournament headquarters in Bielsko-Biala on August 30. A closed-door match against Spain is slated for August 31.
Canada, one of the 24 participating nations, has been placed in Group B. The team’s campaign kicks off against England on September 5, followed by a match against Brazil on September 8. The group stage concludes with a fixture against Tanzania on September 11.
The Canadian team secured their spot in the U-20 World Cup following their victory at the 2025 CONCACAF Women’s U-20 Championship, where they clinched the regional title for the third time.
Head coach Tye expressed the team’s readiness for the challenges ahead, acknowledging the tough competition they will face. She emphasized the importance of embracing the opportunity to represent Canada on a global stage and urged the players to approach the tournament with confidence and determination.
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)
The alternates 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).