23 player squad announced; CANWNT returns home with two BC matches
Canada Soccer has announced the 23-player squad set to represent Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team (CANWNT) as they return to home soil for an exciting pair of international friendlies against Argentina during the April FIFA window. This will mark CANWNT’s head coach Casey Stoney’s home debut, as she leads the team into their second window of the 2025 calendar.
The friendly series will see Canada, ranked number seven in the FIFA world rankings, take on 33-ranked Argentina at BC Place in Vancouver on Friday, 4 April, at 19:30 PT (22:30 ET) before concluding the action at Starlight Stadium in Langford on Tuesday, 8 April, at 19:00 PT (22:00 ET).
Be a part of action – tickets remain available for both matches here. Secure your seats today and show your support for the Canadian squad!
“We’re all excited to be playing on home soil in front of our fans in British Columbia. This group has a great blend of experience and emerging talent, and these matches will be an important chance for us to keep building and growing together.”
– Casey Stoney, Women’s National Team Head Coach
Canada enters the series with a perfect record against Argentina, winning all six previous meetings dating back to 2003. Their most recent clash saw Canada earn a 2-0 victory on 6 October 2022, in Cadiz, Spain.
Earlier this February, under the new leadership of head coach Casey Stoney, CANWNT were crowned the champions of the 2025 Pinatar Cup. The team recorded a 1-1 draw against China PR, a 2-0 win over Mexico, and a 7-0 win over Chinese Taipei, finishing top of the table and capturing their first piece of silverware in Stoney’s tenure.
CANWNT SQUAD
Canada’s three goalkeepers for the window are Sabrina D’Angelo from Aston Villa WFC, Lysianne Proulx from Juventus FC, and Kailen Sheridan from San Diego Wave FC.
The defenders selected are Gabrielle Carle from Washington Spirit, Vanessa Gilles from FCF Olympique Lyonnais, Ashley Lawrence from Chelsea FC, Jayde Riviere from Manchester United FC, Jade Rose from Harvard University, Bianca St-Georges from Utah Royals FC, and Shelina Zadorsky from West Ham United FC.
Joining the midfield are Marie-Yasmine Alidou and Jessie Fleming from Portland Thorns FC, Julia Grosso from Chicago Red Stars, Quinn from Vancouver Rise FC, Emma Regan from AFC Toronto, and Carly Wickenheiser from BK Häcken.
Rounding out the squad are forwards Clarissa Larisey from Crystal Palace, Adriana Leon from San Diego Wave FC, Nichelle Prince from Kansas City Current, Deanne Rose from Leicester City WFC, Olivia Smith from Liverpool FC, Janine Sonis from Racing Louisville FC, and Evelyne Viens from AS Roma.
Simi Awujo from Manchester United FC, Kadeisha Buchanan from Chelsea FC, Sydney Collins from NC Courage, Jordyn Huitema from Seattle Reign FC, and Cloé Lacasse from Utah Royals FC were all unavailable for selection due to injury.
Broadcast Information
Canada’s two matches against Argentina will air live on OneSoccer, available on the fuboTV Canada streaming service platform, as a linear channel on TELUS Optik TV (Ch. 980), as well as online at OneSoccer.ca and through the OneSoccer app. Fans will find extended coverage across Canada Soccer’s digital channels on Instagram, X, Facebook, BlueSky, TikTok, and YouTube featuring the hashtag #CANWNT.
TICKET INFORMATION
Group Ticket Discount Offer
Group discounts (10+ tickets) are available for the 4 April match in Vancouver. Fans organizing a group of 10+ are eligible to receive discounts of up to 30% off regular priced tickets. Goup ticket requests can be submitted via the group order form, indicating the price point and quantity of tickets via the official canadasoccer.com ticket page. Following the submission of the online form, group organizers will be contacted to confirm payment details and complete the processing of tickets. Group ticket orders will be processed on a first come, first serve basis so organize your group, club, or team today.
*Note that due to limited capacity group tickets will not be offered for the 8 April match at Starlight Stadium.
Premium Seating Experience
Fans looking to take their Canada Soccer National Team match day to the next level can access premium seating options for the 4 April match at BC Place in the Club Lounge. Featuring some of the best seats in the house plus in-seat service for those times you don’t want to miss a moment of the action. The fully dedicated food and beverage concession provide an elevated offering of alcoholic beverages and international cuisine options.
Voyageurs Canadian Supporters Group
The Voyageurs Canadian Supporters Group have been allocated dedicated sections in the stadiums for both matches. For more information on securing tickets with the Voyageurs Canadian Supporters please visit www.thevoyageurs.com. Please note that persistent standing will be permitted in these sections.
For complete match and ticket information visit the official match ticket pages via CanadaSoccer.com.
CANWNT (A-Z)
Player | Pronouns | Age | City in which they grew up | Notable youth clubs
Alidou, Marie-Yasmine | she/elle | 29 | Saint-Hubert, QC, CAN | CS Spatial Saint-Hubert
Carle, Gabrielle | she/elle | 26 | Lévis, QC, CAN | AS Chaudière-Est
D’Angelo, Sabrina | she/elle | 31 | Welland, ON, CAN | Welland SC Wizards
Fleming, Jessie | she/elle | 27 | London, ON, CAN | Nor’West Optimist SC
Gilles, Vanessa | she/elle | 29 | Ottawa, ON, CAN | Ottawa Capital United SC
Grosso, Julia | she/elle | 24 | Vancouver, BC, CAN | Vancouver’s Italian Canadian SF
Larisey, Clarissa | she/elle | 25 | Ottawa, ON, CAN | Ottawa Goulbourn SC
Lawrence, Ashley | she/elle | 29 | Caledon East, ON, CAN | Brams United SC
Leon, Adriana | she/elle | 32 | Maple and King City, ON, CAN | Vaughan Azzuri
Proulx, Lysianne | she/elle | 25 | Boucherville, QC, CAN | CS Boucherville
Prince, Nichelle | she/elle | 30 | Ajax, ON, CAN | Ajax SC
Quinn | they/iel | 29 | Toronto, ON, CAN | North Toronto SC
Regan, Emma | she/elle | 25 | Burnaby, BC, CAN | Burnaby Girls SC
Riviere, Jayde | she/elle | 24 | Markham, ON, CAN | West Rouge SC
Rose, Deanne | she/elle | 26 | Alliston, ON, CAN | Alliston SC
Rose, Jade | she/elle | 22 | Markham, ON, CAN | Markham SC
Sheridan, Kailen | she/elle | 29 | Whitby, ON, CAN | Pickering SC
Smith, Olivia | she/elle | 20 | Whitby, ON, CAN | Whitby Iroquois SC
Sonis, Janine | she/elle | 30 | Highlands Ranch, CO, USA | Real Colorado
St-Georges, Bianca | she/elle | 27 | St-Charles-Borommée, QC, CAN | St-Félix De Valois
Viens, Evelyne | she/elle | 27 | L’Ancienne-Lorette, QC, CAN | AS Mistral Laurentien
Wickenheiser, Carly | she/elle | 27 | St. Louis, MO. USA | St. Louis Scott Gallagher
Zadorsky, Shelina | she/elle | 32 | Kitchener & London, ON, CAN | Kitchener SC
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