CanWNT Names Strong Squad Ahead Of FIFA WWC 2023

Summary

• Canada has announced a strong squad for Women’s FIFA World Cup
• FIFA World Cup starts on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand
• Veteran Christine Sinclair will lead Canada in her 6^th world cup

The FIFA Women’s World Cup will start on July 20 where 32 teams will compete in Australia and New Zealand to see who will be the 2023 World Cup champions.

Team Canada has named its final squad and it features a nice blend of experienced players and young players looking to make their mark on the tournament.

Canadian Coach Confident Of Success

Canada’s first assignment will be against Nigeria on July 20 in Melbourne, Victoria. Their second test will be on July 26 when they travel to Perth, Western Australia to take on Ireland which will be a tougher test for them. Their third match will be against hosts Australia in Melbourne, Victoria on July 31.

The team will be captained by veteran Christine Sinclair who will be playing her 6^th World Cup and likely her last. Bev Priestman, head coach of Team Canada took extra time to announce her final squad from a narrowed pre roster of 25 as she was waiting on the fitness of a couple of key players.

In a statement, Priestman said

I’m proud to name this dynamic and exciting 23-player roster. I know every single person has given their all to make this squad. It’s a great mix of veterans, experienced and new players who can all bring something different this summer.

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).Forwards: Christine Sinclair (capt.), Maple Ridge, B.C., Portland Thorns (NWSL); Olivia Smith, Whitby, Ont., Penn State. 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).

The tournament will be the first since Canada Soccer and the CanWNT agreed a new interim funding agreement after protests during the SheBelieves Cup earlier this year