Canada Soccer U-17 Women's National Team Roster Announced for Spain Camp: Preparing for CONCACAF Qualifiers
Canada Soccer has announced a 24-player roster for an upcoming camp in Spain in preparation for the CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship Qualifiers. The roster includes returning players from last year's U-17 Women’s World Cup squad, such as Melyna Alexis, Gabriela Istocki, Lacey Kindel, and Reed Tingley. The camp will take place in Salou from Feb. 2-14 and will feature three international matches against Andorra and Finland. Jesse Acteson will lead the team during the camp while head coach Jen Herst recovers from a medical procedure. The camp aims to integrate returning players and new talent as they prepare for the upcoming qualifiers in March.
Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. have received a bye in the first round of CONCACAF qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The remaining 28 countries will compete for eight spots in the final qualifying round. The 12-team final round will determine the four representatives from North and Central America and the Caribbean at the World Cup in Morocco. Canada has participated in eight of the nine previous editions of the tournament, with its best finish being fourth in 2018.
The roster for the upcoming camp includes players born on or after Jan. 1, 2009, with two training players also named. The team features players from various regions across Canada, including Quebec, British Columbia, Ontario, and other provinces. The players will have the opportunity to showcase their skills in an international setting and work towards representing Canada on the world stage. The camp will play a crucial role in shaping the team's identity and setting standards for the upcoming cycle.
The Canada Soccer camp in Spain will provide valuable experience for the young players as they prepare for the CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship Qualifiers. With the guidance of coach Jesse Acteson, the team will aim to build chemistry and cohesion ahead of the important matches in March. The camp will be a crucial step in the team's journey towards qualifying for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup and showcasing their talent on the global stage.