The Canada Women’s national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer, controlled by the Canadian Soccer Association.
In the Year 1986 Canada’s women’s soccer team played its first international match away loss to the United States. And the team’s first major tournament was the 1995 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
The Canada women’s national soccer team, once Olympic gold medalists and a consistent global force, is now entering a transition phase with new leadership, fresh talent, and high expectations leading up to the Paris 2024 Olympics and the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Currently, Canada is in 6th no in the FIFA women’s ranking.
Canada famously won the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021), defeating Sweden in a dramatic final. Before that, they had earned bronze medals in London 2012 and Rio 2016, marking a golden era for Canadian women’s football under coach Bev Priestman.
However, after an underwhelming performance at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, where they were eliminated in the group stage, and controversies around team funding and internal politics, changes became inevitable.
Canada Women’s Current History and Information
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| Team | Canada Football Team |
|---|---|
| FIFA code | CAN |
| FIFA Current Ranking | 8th (June 12, 2025) |
| Top Scorer | Christine Sinclair (190) |
| Most caps | Christine Sinclair (331) |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Captain | Jessie Fleming |
| World Cup Appearances | 8 times Best Results- (2003) |
| Olympic | 5 times Best Results (Gold) – (2010) |
| CONCACAF W Championship | 10 times Best Results- (1998, 2010) |
Canada Women’s National Soccer Team
In January 2025, Casey Stoney, former England captain and coach of San Diego Wave (NWSL), was appointed as the new head coach. She brings tactical discipline, a strong defensive approach, and a commitment to youth development.
Under her leadership, Canada has already started showing signs of progress with a more aggressive and compact 4-4-2 formation.
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeeper | Kailen Sheridan, Sabrina D’Angelo, Lysianne Proulx, Noelle Henning |
| Defenders | Ashley Lawrence, Shelina Zadorsky, Vanessa Gilles, Jade Rose, Gabrielle Carle, Megan Reid, Jayde Riviere |
| Midfielders | Jessie Fleming (Captain), Julia Grosso, Simi Awujo, Marie‑Yasmine Alidou, Emma Regan, Kayla Briggs |
| Forwards | Adriana Leon, Jordyn Huitema, Nichelle Prince, Evelyne Viens, Janine Sonis, Holly Ward, Annabelle Chukwu, Olivia Smith |
| Captain | Jessie Fleming |
| Coach | Casey Stoney |
Canada Soccer Stars of the Future
- Annabelle Chukwu: The teenage striker scored the winning goal in extra time of the 2025 CONCACAF U-20 Championship Final against Mexico. She is now Canada’s all-time leading scorer at the youth level with 28 goals.
- Marie-Yasmine Alidou: A promising forward who scored a hat-trick against Chinese Taipei in the Pinatar Cup. She has quickly become a go-to player in attack.
Canada’s New Professional League
In April 2025, Canada launched its first-ever professional women’s football league — the Northern Super League (NSL). It features six teams, including:
- Vancouver Rise FC
- Montreal Roses FC
- AFC Toronto
This league is set to change the landscape of Canadian women’s football, offering local players consistent, competitive football on home soil — a major step toward building a deeper national team pool.
With the Paris 2024 Olympics approaching, expectations are high. The focus is on preparing a competitive squad that blends Olympic veterans with next-gen stars. The long-term vision is clear — reach the 2027 World Cup as serious contenders.
FIFA Women’s World Cup Performance
Canada Women’s national soccer team haven’t won any FIFA Women’s World Cup match till now best result is 4th position in the 2003 Women’s World Cup.
