Canadian roster revealed for upcoming Women's World Cup

Christine Sinclair was one of the 23 players named to the Canada Soccer Women’s National Team on Sunday. (Fernando Llano/AP Photo via The Canadian Press/File)Canada coach Bev Priestman named her final roster for the FIFA Women's World Cup on Sunday, acknowledging wins and losses on the injury front ahead of the 32-team tournament that opens July 20 in Australia and New Zealand.Because of the health question-marks, Priestman waited until virtually the last minute to announce her squad, just ahead of FIFA's Monday deadline."I'm proud to name this dynamic and exciting 23-player roster," the 37-year-old coach said in a statement. "I know every single person has given their all to make this squad. It's a great mix of veterans, experienced and new players who can all bring something different this summer."Your World Cup Squad

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Canadian roster revealed for upcoming Women's World Cup

A women's soccer player claps her hands during a match. — Christine Sinclair was one of the 23 players named to the Canada Soccer Women’s National Team on Sunday. (Fernando Llano/AP Photo via The Canadian Press/File)

Canada coach Bev Priestman named her final roster for the FIFA Women's World Cup on Sunday, acknowledging wins and losses on the injury front ahead of the 32-team tournament that opens July 20 in Australia and New Zealand.

Because of the health question-marks, Priestman waited until virtually the last minute to announce her squad, just ahead of FIFA's Monday deadline.

"I'm proud to name this dynamic and exciting 23-player roster," the 37-year-old coach said in a statement. "I know every single person has given their all to make this squad. It's a great mix of veterans, experienced and new players who can all bring something different this summer."