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Canada Soccer announces squad for training camp ahead Concacaf Women’s Olympic Qualifying Championship

Canada Soccer have announced a 22-player squad for a two-week preparation camp in Texas ahead of the 2020 Concacaf Women's Olympic Qualifying Championship. The pre-camp is the final preparation ahead of the eight-nation tournament that opens on January 29 in Edinburg, Texas.

Included on the roster are midfielder Julia Grosso and striker Jordyn Huitema, both alumni from the Whitecaps FC Girls Elite REX program in partnership with BC Soccer.

“It’s a crucial period for our Women’s National Team as we prepare for our opportunity to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games,” said Kenneth Heiner-Møller, Canada Soccer’s Women’s National Team Head Coach.