24 players called up; Desiree Scott Celebration Match in Winnipeg; CANWNT returns to Montréal
Canada Soccer has announced the 24-player squad that will represent Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team (CANWNT) as they return home for a series of friendly matches against Haiti in Winnipeg and Montréal. The series will kick off with a special celebration match honouring the extraordinary international career of native Winnipegger Desiree Scott on Saturday 31 May at 13.00 CT (14:00 ET / 11:00 PT) at Princess Auto Stadium in Winnipeg, before concluding at Stade Saputo in Montréal on Tuesday 3 June (19:30 ET / 16:30 PT).
Be part of the action – tickets remain available for both matches here. Secure your seats today and show your support for the Canadian squad!
Led by Head Coach Casey Stoney, the CANWNT roster for the series against Haiti includes 17 returning players from the recent BC Series against Argentina. Joining them is veteran midfielder Desiree Scott, who will be honoured in Winnipeg for her exceptional career. The squad also welcomes back key players Simi Awujo, Jordyn Huitema, Olivia Smith, and Evelyne Viens, all returning from injury, as well as Marie Levasseur, making her first appearance with the national team since 2022. Rounding out the roster is newcomer Zara Chavoshi, who earns her first senior national team call-up.
“This camp is about celebrating our past and building our future. We’re excited to honour and celebrate a legend like Desiree Scott on home soil, in her hometown. It’s set to be a special moment. At the same time, this camp presents a valuable opportunity to test ourselves against a dynamic Haitian side and continue to build and shape our identity as a group.”
– Casey Stoney, Canada Soccer Women’s National Team Head Coach
Canada holds a perfect all-time record against Haiti, having won all three of their previous encounters. The two nations first met in 1991, with their most recent meeting coming in 2012 during a Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying match in Vancouver, BC, where Canada earned a commanding 6-0 victory.
The 31 May Celebration Match comes as Desiree Scott announces her international retirement, marking the end of an exceptional 14-year career. Affectionately known as “The Destroyer” for her tireless work in midfield, Scott has been a cornerstone for the CANWNT, earning an impressive 187 caps, including 144 starts, between 2010 and 2024. Her leadership, defensive grit, and tactical brilliance have been instrumental in the CANWNT’s success over the last decade.
Scott’s outstanding career highlights include playing in three FIFA Women’s World Cups (Germany 2011, Canada 2015, and France 2019) and three Olympic Games. Notably, she played a pivotal role in securing bronze medals in London 2012 and Rio 2016, and Olympic gold in Tokyo 2020, and is one of three Canadian players to win three consecutive Olympic medals.
Winnipeg is set to host the CANWNT for the first time in nearly eight years. The last home fixture in Winnipeg was on 8 June 2017, when Canada triumphed 3-1 over Costa Rica in a match that drew 14,434 fans. That memorable game saw hometown favorite Desiree Scott earn her 125th cap.
The CANWNT will return to Montréal for the first time since June 2024, when they defeated Mexico 2–0 at Stade Saputo in the opening match of the Summer Send-Off Series. That match, played in front of 15,319 fans, saw second-half goals from Adriana Leon and Cloé Lacasse, both set up by Evelyne Viens. It also marked the long-awaited return of veteran midfielder Desiree Scott, who made her first appearance since November 2022 after recovering from a knee injury.
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, Zara Chavoshi from Orlando Pride, Vanessa Gilles from FC Bayern Munich , Ashley Lawrence from Chelsea FC, Marie Levasseur from Montpellier HSC, Jade Rose from Harvard University, and Shelina Zadorsky from West Ham United FC.
Joining the midfield are Marie-Yasmine Alidou and Jessie Fleming from Portland Thorns FC, Simi Awujo from Manchester United FC, Kayla Briggs from Michigan State University Julia Grosso from Chicago Red Stars, Emma Regan from AFC Toronto, and Desiree Scott from Ottawa Rapid FC.
Rounding out the squad are forwards Jordyn Huitema from Seattle Reign FC, Adriana Leon from San Diego Wave FC, Nichelle Prince from Kansas City Current, Olivia Smith from Liverpool FC, Janine Sonis from Racing Louisville FC, Evelyne Viens from AS Roma, and Holly Ward from Vancouver Rise FC.
Kadeisha Buchanan from Chelsea FC, Sydney Collins from NC Courage, Cloé Lacasse from Utah Royals FC, and Jayde Riviere from Manchester United FC, were all unavailable for selection due to injury.
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Canada’s two matches against Haiti 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 two matches. Fans organizing a group of 10+ are eligible to receive discounts of up to 30% off regular priced tickets. Starting Friday 2 May, group 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.
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 | 30 | Saint-Hubert, QC, CAN | CS Spatial Saint-Hubert
Awujo, Simi | she/elle | 21 | Atlanta, GA, USA | AFC Lightning
Briggs, Kayla | she/elle | 19 | Toronto, ON, CAN | Leaside SC
Carle, Gabrielle | she/elle | 26 | Lévis, QC, CAN | AS Chaudière-Est
Chavoshi, Zara | she/elle | 22 | Potomac, MD, USA | Hockessin SC
D’Angelo, Sabrina | she/elle | 32 | 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
Huitema, Jordyn | she/elle | 24 | Chilliwack, BC, CAN | Chilliwack FC
Levasseur, Marie | she/elle | 28 | Stoneham, QC, CAN | CS Haute-St-Charles
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 | 26 | Boucherville, QC, CAN | CS Boucherville
Prince, Nichelle | she/elle | 30 | Ajax, ON, CAN | Ajax SC
Regan, Emma | she/elle | 25 | Burnaby, BC, CAN | Burnaby Girls SC
Rose, Jade | she/elle | 22 | Markham, ON, CAN | Markham SC
Scott, Desiree | she/elle | 37 | Winnipeg, MB, CAN | Maples Cougars
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
Viens, Evelyne | she/elle | 28 | L’Ancienne-Lorette, QC, CAN | AS Mistral Laurentien
Ward, Holly | she/elle | 21 | Portland, OR, USA | Portland Foothills SC
Zadorsky, Shelina | she/elle | 32 | Kitchener & London, ON, CAN | Kitchener SC
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