- Canada’s 23-player roster for the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand has been unveiled.
- Canada’s first match is against Nigeria on July 20.
- Head coach Bev Priestman made the final selection after a pre-tournament camp.
- Olivia Smith replaced injured midfielder Desiree Scott, while Gabrielle Carle replaced injured defender Jade Rose.
- Six players on the roster will be making their World Cup debut.
- 18 players from the 2021 Olympic gold-winning team have been included.
- Notable absences include Jade Rose, Janine Beckie, Desiree Scott, and Marie-Yasmine Alidou.
- Canada is determined to surpass their previous round of 16 exits in the 2019 World Cup.
- The team will have friendly matches against England before the tournament commences.
The Canadian Women’s National Soccer Team has announced its final 23-player roster for the upcoming Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.
The squad consists of a mix of veterans and new players, with notable absences due to injuries. Olivia Smith and Gabrielle Carle have been added as replacements.
The team aims to improve on their round of 16 exit in the 2019 World Cup and will face Nigeria in their tournament opener on July 20. The roster includes 18 players from the Olympic gold-winning team of 2021 and features six players making their first World Cup appearance.
2023 Canada World Cup Roster
Goalkeepers:
- Sabrina D’Angelo, Welland, Ont., Arsenal (England)
- Lysianne Proulx, Boucherville, Que., SCU Torreense (Portugal)
- Kailen Sheridan, Whitby, Ont., San Diego Wave (NWSL)
Defenders:
- Kadeisha Buchanan, Chelsea (England)
- Gabrielle Carle, Levis, Que., Washington Spirit (NWSL)
- Allysha Chapman, Courtice, Ont., Houston Dash (NWSL)
- Vanessa Gilles, Ottawa, Olympique Lyonnais (France)
- Ashley Lawrence, Caledon East, Ont., Chelsea (England)
- Jayde Riviere, Markham, Ont., Manchester United (England)
- Shelina Zadorsky, Kitchener and London, Ont., Tottenham Hotspur (England)
Midfielders:
- Simi Awujo, Atlanta, USC
- Jessie Fleming, London, Ont., Chelsea (England)
- Julia Grosso, Vancouver, Juventus (Italy)
- Quinn, Toronto, OL Reign (NWSL)
- Sophie Schmidt, Abbotsford, B.C., Houston Dash (NWSL)
Midfielders/Forwards:
- Christine Sinclair (capt.), Maple Ridge, B.C., Portland Thorns (NWSL)
- Olivia Smith, Whitby, Ont., Penn State
Forwards:
- Jordyn Huitema, Chilliwack, B.C., OL Reign (NWSL)
- Cloe Lacasse, Sudbury, Ont., Arsenal (England)
- Adriana Leon, Maple and King City, Ont., Manchester United (England)
- Nichelle Prince, Ajax, Ont., Houston Dash (NWSL)
- Deanne Rose, Alliston, Ont., Reading (England)
- Evelyne Viens, L’Ancienne-Lorette, Que., Kristianstads DFF (Sweden)
