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Olivia Smith headlines Canada's roster for Montreal, Toronto friendlies

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Casey Stoney announced Canada’s women's soccer squad for upcoming friendlies against Denmark in Montreal on October 9 and Toronto on October 12. Key players like Olivia Smith, Kadeisha Buchanan, and Jessie Fleming are included, along with newcomer Kaylee Hunter who scored four goals at the U-20 Women’s World Cup. The roster includes 24 players across all positions but excludes injured Jordyn Huitema and Jayde Riviere, as well as Annabelle Chukwu due to academic commitments. Head coach Stoney sees these matches as crucial for team building and preparation for the upcoming CONCACAF W Championship.

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Head coach Casey Stoney announced Canada's women's soccer roster on Tuesday, featuring stars like Olivia Smith, Kadeisha Buchanan, and Jessie Fleming. The team will face Denmark in friendlies scheduled for October 9 in Montreal and October 12 in Toronto. Newcomers such as Kaylee Hunter are included alongside experienced players. Due to injuries, forwards Jordyn Huitema and defender Jayde Riviere were not selected, while Annabelle Chukwu was unavailable due to academic obligations. These matches precede the CONCACAF W Championship in November, which serves as a qualifier for both the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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AFC Toronto ORG · 4× Denmark GPE · 3× Stoney PERSON · 3× Chicago Red Stars ORG · 2× Jessie Fleming PERSON · 2× Kadeisha Buchanan PERSON · 2× Kaylee Hunter PERSON · 2× Montreal GPE · 2× Olivia Smith PERSON · 2× Toronto GPE · 2×

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The 24-player roster released on Tuesday features some of the country’s best-known players, including Arsenal striker Olivia Smith, veteran Chelsea defender Kadeisha Buchanan and Portland Thorns midfielder Jessie Fleming.

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🔮 Head coach Casey Stoney has unveiled the Canadian women’s soccer squad that will take on Denmark in a pair of friendlies next month.

2026-09-22 · Toronto Star

Olivia Smith headlines Canada's roster for Montreal, Toronto friendlies · assertive framing

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Head coach Casey Stoney has unveiled the Canadian women’s soccer squad that will take on Denmark in a pair of friendlies next month. asserted

that → unveil → friendlies

roster → release → Smith

Stoney is also integrating some newcomers into the group, such as 18-year-old AFC Toronto forward Kaylee Hunter who tallied four goals for Canada at the U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland this month. asserted

who → integrate → Poland

Canada Soccer says forward Jordyn Huitema (Chicago Red Stars) and defender Jayde Riviere (Manchester United) were not available for selection due to injuries, while Annabelle Chukwu (University of Notre Dame) could not be called up because of academic commitments. uncertain

Chukwu → say → commitments

The ninth-ranked Canadians will host No. 12 Denmark in Montreal on Oct. 9 before the two teams meet again in Toronto on Oct. 12. asserted

teams → rank → Oct.

It’s a busy fall for the national team as Stoney and her players prepare for the CONCACAF W Championship in November. asserted

Stoney → ’ → November

The tournament acts as a qualifier for both the 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. asserted

tournament → act → Brazil

“We haven’t had everyone together since June, so there’s a real excitement about coming into camp, seeing each other again and getting back on the pitch,” Stoney said of her team. asserted

Stoney → have → team

“These two games are an important opportunity for us to continue building and test ourselves against a strong Denmark side. asserted

us → continue → side

To play in front of our supporters in Montreal and Toronto makes all of this even more special.” asserted

all → play → this

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 22, 2026. asserted

report → publish → Press