Christine Sinclair, one of the most decorated soccer players around the globe, male or female, is headed to her 6th World Cup later this month. Canadian coach Bev Priestman, and Canada Soccer officially unveiled their roster for the upcoming FIFA Women’s World Cup in New Zealand and Australia on Sunday afternoon.
The tournament, which kicks off on July 20th, will feature 32 teams as the event heads down under in 2023. With Monday listed as the official deadline to finalize rosters, the Canadian squad waited until the last minute before making their selections official.
“I’m proud to name this dynamic and exciting 23-player roster,” Priestman said in a prepared statement. “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.”
Here’s who will be donning the Red & White in a few weeks time for Team Canada.
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)
- 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)
- Christine Sinclair (capt.), Maple Ridge, B.C., Portland Thorns (NWSL)
- Evelyne Viens, L’Ancienne-Lorette, Que., Kristianstads DFF (Sweden)
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