The Canadian women will only have an international window in April and a camp in advance of the World Cup to prepare for the soccer showcase, which is being expanded to a 32-team field from 24
Two years after making her debut as Canada coach at the SheBelieves Cup, Bev Priestman is headed back to the four-team tournament, this time stocked with a deeper arsenal.
"Right now I can hand on heart say I don't know how I'm going to even pick the 23 for the SheBelieves based on who's in front of me, " she added. Priestman and the Canadian women are preparing for the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand this summer. Canada plays No. 45 Nigeria on July 21 in Melbourne before facing No. 23 Ireland on July 26 in Perth and No. 12 Australia on July 31 back in Melbourne."I can't wait for that opening game to kick off," said Priestman. "But we've still got some growth to do between now and then.
Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott was not selected because of injury. Forwards Deanne Rose and Nichelle Prince are both recovering from long-term injuries but should be ready for the World Cup in July.
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